OdbCle Posted September 11, 2023 Report Share Posted September 11, 2023 All the ranked teams held serve this week, but not without some drama for #1 St. Edward who survived a trip to the Pit (the location of their last loss with such a lofty national ranking back in 2014). The gap at the top appears closer than at any point this season. 1. St. Edward (#1, beat Elder 34-33) - Ed's defense looked vulnerable for the first time this season, having no answer for the QB run against Elder. Atypical game from the LB's who could not get good reads on where the ball was going or get off blocks. Over 100 yards in penalties, including a few of the unsportsman variety. A repeat performance will almost certainly spell doom in Tiger Town this week, and the Eagles may be without QB1 Casey Bullock who left the game with some sort of lower extremity injury. @ #3 Massillon on 9/15. 2. Hoban (#2, beat Akron East 39-0) - Kudos to Akron East for having the stones to schedule this game, but a drubbing was never in doubt. The Knights will travel to Euclid this week to take on a reeling Ignatius team who suffered another loss this week at the hands of Fitch in a double OT affair. Hoban should handle this version of the Cats with ease, but they always seem to tense up a bit when playing the D1 big boys. @ Ignatius on 9/15. 3. Massillon (#3, beat Elkhart (IN) 55-0) - The Tigers have to be licking their chops after seeing what transpired in Cincinnati this week. In that same token, they haven't faced anyone with a pulse the past few weeks and the physicality that Ed's will bring in this game is a major step up. Massillon is still employing both QB's, and while Slaughter has had success in the previous meetings against Ed's, the mobile Owens may be the hot hand they ride if Ed's can't stop the QB runs. vs. #1 St. Edward on 9/15. 4. TCC (#4, beat Brother Rice (MI) 33-7) - The Irish having been making quick work of the competition up in Michigan so far and show no signs of letting down. vs. De La Salle Collegiate (MI) on 9/15. 5. Avon (#5, beat Elyria 42-6) - Handled Elyria as expected. Big Southwestern Conference showdown this week as they go on the road to take on an undefeated North Ridgeville team who just knocked off undefeated Olmsted Falls. @ North Ridgeville on 9/15. 6. Pick North (#6, beat Pick Central 39-34) - The Panthers finally knock off their nemesis in the battle of Pickerington, but it wasn't easy. The rest of the schedule sets up nicely and they should be undefeated heading into a week 10 matchup with Gahanna-Lincoln. @ Reynoldsburg on 9/15. 7. Glenville (#7, beat John Adams 36-0) - The Tarblooders could have named their score in this one, but let off the gas against an overmatched Senate League opponent. Big chance to make a statement this week in a premier national game as they head to Florida to take on IMG. Keeping it within a couple TD's would count as a win in my book, but I honestly don't see that happening. @ IMG Academy (FL) on 9/15. 8. Gahanna-Lincoln (#8, beat Reynoldsburg 49-6) - No-doubter of a game against an overmatched Reynoldsburg. Biggest test of the year so far awaits this week as they go on the road against a Pick Central team looking to rebound. They could make a jump back over Pick North with a convincing win. @ Pick Central on 9/15. 9. Princeton (#10, beat Mason 20-3) - Solid win over Mason on the road as the Viking defense continues to impress. vs. Hamilton on 9/5. 10. Winton Woods (#9, beat Turpin 20-0) - Drop another spot this week with another less than impressive offensive performance. Thought about putting Elder here after what they have showed against Ed's this past week and Pick North a few weeks back. The Panthers could easily be 4-0 with a few bounces of the ball. WW has another patty-cake this week, but has a better chance to impress in the coming weeks with Anderson (3-1), Kings (3-1) and Milford (4-0) all in a row. vs. Little Miami on 9/15. Others: Elder, X, Olentangy, Cleveland Heights, Hudson, Moeller, Lakota West, Riverside, Chardon, Canton McKinley, Walsh Jesuit, Centerville, Pick Central, Trotwood-Madison, Hilliard Davidson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggid Posted September 11, 2023 Report Share Posted September 11, 2023 NE Ohio has some really good teams across all divisions this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OdbCle Posted September 12, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2023 Top games this week: #1 St. Edward (4-0) @ #3 Massillon (4-0) #2 Hoban (4-0) @ St. Ignatius (1-3) #4 TCC (4-0) v. De La Salle Collegiate (MI) (2-1) #5 Avon (4-0) @ North Ridgeville (4-0) #7 Glenville (3-1) @ IMG Academy (FL) (3-0) #8 Gahanna-Lincoln (4-0) @ Pick Central (2-2) #9 Princeton (4-0) v. Hamilton (3-1) Mentor (2-2) @ Cleveland Heights (3-1) Chardon (3-1) @ Bishop Watterson (4-0) Hilliard Davidson (4-0) @ Olentangy Berlin (3-1) Hilliard Bradley (4-0) @ Dublin Jerome (2-2) Wayne (3-1) @ Miamisburg (3-1) Centerville (3-1) @ Northmont (3-1) Milford (4-0) @ Kings (3-1) St. X (3-1) v. Moeller (1-3) Trotwood Madison (3-1) @ Withrow (3-1) Elder (2-2) Louisville St. X (KY) (3-0) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggid Posted September 15, 2023 Report Share Posted September 15, 2023 A win by X, and Moeller will officially be the biggest disappointment in the state this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardhit1 Posted September 15, 2023 Report Share Posted September 15, 2023 Ed’s Mass tied at zero 3:50 first Eds starting QB Bullock not playing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardhit1 Posted September 15, 2023 Report Share Posted September 15, 2023 Tied with 8:45 in second each team with 3 possessions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardhit1 Posted September 15, 2023 Report Share Posted September 15, 2023 Ed’s D dialed in with INT White with 31 yard TD reception XP blocked 6-0 Ed’s with 5 left in half Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OdbCle Posted September 15, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2023 2 minutes ago, hardhit1 said: Ed’s D dialed in with INT White with 31 yard TD reception XP blocked 6-0 Ed’s with 5 left in half Ugh. Hate the blocked XP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardhit1 Posted September 15, 2023 Report Share Posted September 15, 2023 1 minute ago, OdbCle said: Ugh. Hate the blocked XP. Yeah gives me nightmares Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OdbCle Posted September 15, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2023 Terrible tackling. Two weeks in a row. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardhit1 Posted September 15, 2023 Report Share Posted September 15, 2023 Mass Owens 7 yd TD Mass 7-6 3 left in half Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggid Posted September 16, 2023 Report Share Posted September 16, 2023 7-6 at the half. Ed’s all-world O-line not playing great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardhit1 Posted September 16, 2023 Report Share Posted September 16, 2023 Just now, reggid said: 7-6 at the half. Ed’s all-world O-line not playing great. Well when your running 85% of the time with a QB with his first start 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggid Posted September 16, 2023 Report Share Posted September 16, 2023 The only good news is that even with a backup QB and not plying well at all, it’s only 7-6. The D might need to win this one with a couple scores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardhit1 Posted September 16, 2023 Report Share Posted September 16, 2023 IMG 23 Glenville 6 close to half Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardhit1 Posted September 16, 2023 Report Share Posted September 16, 2023 Hoban 21 Iggy 0 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardhit1 Posted September 16, 2023 Report Share Posted September 16, 2023 5 minutes ago, reggid said: The only good news is that even with a backup QB and not plying well at all, it’s only 7-6. The D might need to win this one with a couple scores. QB had Sullivan on a long throw. Would have been a nice catch but need those plays for your 2nd teamer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OdbCle Posted September 16, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2023 The lack of a threat to run from the QB is allowing Massillon to be a lot more aggressive up front in terms of attacking the LOS. Id like to see a better effort up front as well, but they are up against it right now. Csanyi can throw pretty well though, and I think we need to attack the short middle of the field more off of play action. On the defensive side, have to quit guessing, stay home, and make tackles. Too much guessing and diving at ankles. Two weeks in a row of subpar play from Gregory, a guy who is known for his read/run/react. Best game from Thomas so far 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OdbCle Posted September 16, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2023 Anyone else lose the stream? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardhit1 Posted September 16, 2023 Report Share Posted September 16, 2023 Just now, OdbCle said: Anyone else lose the stream? Back on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardhit1 Posted September 16, 2023 Report Share Posted September 16, 2023 7 minutes ago, OdbCle said: The lack of a threat to run from the QB is allowing Massillon to be a lot more aggressive up front in terms of attacking the LOS. Id like to see a better effort up front as well, but they are up against it right now. Csanyi can throw pretty well though, and I think we need to attack the short middle of the field more off of play action. On the defensive side, have to quit guessing, stay home, and make tackles. Too much guessing and diving at ankles. Two weeks in a row of subpar play from Gregory, a guy who is known for his read/run/react. Best game from Thomas so far Like to see a sideline pump then throw down field and maybe a wheel route Gregory taking bad angles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardhit1 Posted September 16, 2023 Report Share Posted September 16, 2023 Yea lost the stream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OdbCle Posted September 16, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2023 3 and out first series. Not a good start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OdbCle Posted September 16, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2023 Big turnover for Ed’s. Have to capitalize. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggid Posted September 16, 2023 Report Share Posted September 16, 2023 D comes up with another turnover, but the D may need to return one for a score tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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