OdbCle Posted September 4, 2023 Report Share Posted September 4, 2023 Time for the weekly Ohio preview, brought to you by GardenStateBaller! Mixed bag this week. The D1 field looks muddled after St. Edward. Moeller and X took it on chin against out-of-state opponents and a hobbled Springfield team drops its second in a row. D2, on the other hand, is flexing its muscles. Avon throws themselves squarely into the mix after a nice win against Glenville. 1. St. Edward (#1, beat Rock Creek Christian (MD) 42-14) - Two defensive TD's, a kick return for a TD, and 3 offensive TD's en route to a running clock performance. Biggest concern right now is Bullock's penchant for INT's, of which he has 6 through 3 games. That needs to be cleaned up this week with the first long bus trip of the year to the Pit to take on Elder team that always looks to play spoiler to Ed's. @ Elder 2. Hoban (#2, beat Trinity Episcopal (VA) 34-6) - Another resounding win for the Knights as their defense continues to suffocate its opponents. vs. Akron East 3. Massillon (#3, beat Mansfield Senior 51-10) - One more tune-up game this week before the week 5 showdown with St. Edward. vs. Elkhart (IN) 4. TCC (#4, beat DCC (MI) 42-21) - Could TCC be the second best team in the state again this year? Maybe. Hard to see a loss coming on their schedule and I don't know that they will have a serious threat in D3. @ Brother Rice (MI) 5. Avon (others, beat Glenville 24-16) - Big jump this week for Avon after knocking off Glenville. It was a one score game but Avon was in control most of the outing. With no TCC in their way in R6 this year they should be in great position for a final 4 birth. @ Elyria 6. Pick North (others, beat Upper Arlington 28-8) - Giving PN a big bump this week after a convincing win over UA, combined with two other nice wins against Elder and Pine-Richland. The battle of Pickerington is this week and this is a chance to show they have overtaken PC. vs. Pick Central 7. Glenville (#6, lost to Avon 24-16) - Can't drop the Tarblooders too much, but they will need much better QB play if they can hope to keep it within 3 scores of IMG in a few weeks. vs. John Adams 8. Gahanna-Lincoln (#10, beat Olentangy Liberty 46-28) - The Lions trailed heading into the 4th quarter before exploding for 27 points in a comeback effort. vs. Reynoldsburg 9. Winton Woods (#9, beat West Clermont 21-13) - Much closer than expected game against West Clermont. If not for so many other teams losing, I probably would have dropped them. @ Turpin 10. Princeton (others, beat Lakota East 30-16) - R4 four is wide open right now and Princeton looks to be the best of the bunch...at the moment. @ Mason Others: Elder, X, Olentangy, Medina, Cleveland Heights, Hudson, Moeller, Lakota West, Riverside, Chardon, Canton McKinley, Walsh Jesuit, Centerville, Pick Central, Trotwood-Madison 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wosinc Posted September 5, 2023 Report Share Posted September 5, 2023 You should put out a bogus analysis. Then, after it is inevitability plagiarized, put out the real one. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OdbCle Posted September 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2023 Top games this week: 9/9 - St. Ed's (3-0) @ Elder (2-1) 9/9 - Hoban (3-0) v. Akron East (3-0) 9/8 - Medina (2-1) @ Mentor (1-2) 9/8 - Olmsted Falls (3-0) v. North Ridgeville (3-0) 9/8 - Ignatius (1-2) @ Fitch (2-1) 9/8 - Centerville (2-1) v. Miamisburg (3-0) 9/8 - Dublin Coffman (2-1) v. Dublin Jerome (2-1) 9/8 - Wayne (2-1) v. Springfield (1-2) 9/8 - Pick North (3-0) v. Pick Central (2-1) 9/8 - Princeton (3-0) @ Mason (1-2) 9/8 - St. X (2-1) @ Withrow (3-0) 9/8 - Moeller (1-2) @ Center Grove (IN) (2-1) 9/8 - Lakota West (1-2) v. Middletown (2-1) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardhit1 Posted September 9, 2023 Report Share Posted September 9, 2023 Austintown Fitch 7 Iggy 0 halftime Sorry out of town with bad internet Any other Ohio updates? @OdbCle @reggid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OdbCle Posted September 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2023 Moeller 21, Center Grove 13 Half St. X 14, Withrow 10 3rd Mentor 28, Medina 21 3rd Pick North 20, Pick Central 14 3rd Wayne 21, Springfield 14 3rd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OdbCle Posted September 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2023 Medina 35, Mentor 28 3rd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardhit1 Posted September 9, 2023 Report Share Posted September 9, 2023 Fitch Iggy overtime at 14 each Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardhit1 Posted September 9, 2023 Report Share Posted September 9, 2023 Fitch wins in double OT 24-21 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardhit1 Posted September 9, 2023 Report Share Posted September 9, 2023 Center Grove , In 35 Moeller 34 OT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggid Posted September 9, 2023 Report Share Posted September 9, 2023 If Mentor got its kicking team out a couple seconds quicker, Iggy would be winless. Good times. Elsewhere, Avon hammered Elyria 42-6. Pick North beats Pick Central 39-34. Cleveland Heights ekes out a low-scoring game over Brunswick 13-10. Massillon 55, Elkhart (IN) 0 Colerain loses to Sycamore, 35-14 X squeaks past Withrow 14-10 La Salle beats Lou. Central (KY) 21-0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggid Posted September 9, 2023 Report Share Posted September 9, 2023 Princeton 20, Mason 3 Dublin Coffman 35, Dublin Jerome 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OdbCle Posted September 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2023 Friday finals: Mentor 42, Medina 41 Fitch 24, Ignatius 21 OT Wayne 27, Springfield 22 Centerville 27, Miamisburg 14 Pick North 39, Pick Central 34 St. X 14, Withrow 10 Princeton 20, Mason 3 Center Grove (IN) 35, Moeller 34 OT Massillon 55, Elkhart (IN) 0 Winton Woods 20, Turpin 0 TCC 33, Brother Rice (MI) 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OdbCle Posted September 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2023 Wild finish to the Wayne/Springfield game. Wayne goes into victory formation at the close, but fumbles. Springfield recovers and scores to go up. Then Wayne returns the ensuing kickoff (not sure if it was squibbed or not) for the game winning TD. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggid Posted September 9, 2023 Report Share Posted September 9, 2023 Iggy is 1-3 and should be 0-4. Expect the PD to still have them ranked in the top 25. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OdbCle Posted September 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2023 10 minutes ago, reggid said: Iggy is 1-3 and should be 0-4. Expect the PD to still have them ranked in the top 25. Well, they probably are still among the 25 best in the PD’s coverage area. Their schedule is doing them no favors, especially with the youth movement they are undergoing. But it’s not like they wouldn’t be favored over the current #25 team, Norton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OdbCle Posted September 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2023 St. Edward 10, Elder 10 in the 2nd. Nightmare start for Ed’s with a fumble and interception on first two possessions turning into 10 points for Elder. Ed’ s responded with a TD, onside recovery and FG. Elder offense moving the ball again. Little chunks at a time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OdbCle Posted September 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2023 Elder TD before the half but XP blocked. Elder will receive at half up 16-10. Chess match with Pappas and Ramsey. Ed’s has to adjust to the screens and short throws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardhit1 Posted September 9, 2023 Report Share Posted September 9, 2023 12 minutes ago, OdbCle said: Elder TD before the half but XP blocked. Elder will receive at half up 20-10. Chess match with Pappas and Ramsey. Ed’s has to adjust to the screens and short throws. It’s 16-10 at halftime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OdbCle Posted September 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2023 4 minutes ago, hardhit1 said: It’s 16-10 at halftime Correct, 16-10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardhit1 Posted September 9, 2023 Report Share Posted September 9, 2023 1 minute ago, OdbCle said: Correct, 16-10. Like you said, let’s see what adjustments are made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardhit1 Posted September 9, 2023 Report Share Posted September 9, 2023 Ed’s forces Elder 3 & out then moves the ball 85 yards on 2 runs 17-16 Ed’s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OdbCle Posted September 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2023 St. Edward 17, Elder 16. Mason with TD after Eagle D forces turnover on downs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggid Posted September 9, 2023 Report Share Posted September 9, 2023 Back and forth game. Eds leads 31-30 with the ball and less than 6 minutes left. Refs doing their best — weak call against Eds, plus a personal foul on Eds on top of it for complaining. Must have called the ref’s mom something sensitive. ; ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggid Posted September 9, 2023 Report Share Posted September 9, 2023 Ed’s forced to punt after the flags. Elder with the ball a their own 28 with less than 5 minutes left, trailing Eds 31-30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggid Posted September 9, 2023 Report Share Posted September 9, 2023 Elder already back in the redzone. Two and a half minutes to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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