Ohio 2024: Week 7

[OdbCle]

Moeller is back in the driver's seat this week after Massillon has a letdown against DeMatha. The Buckeye state has not fared well in the OOS slate this year. Aside from one magnificent quarter by St. Edward against SJP, the top teams have dropped pretty much every other premier matchup. After having multiple top-25 caliber teams last year, I don't think we even have one this year. Probably a few in that 30-50 range. 

1. Moeller (previously #2, beat La Salle 38-0) - Dominated a previously unbeaten LaSalle team, but I think everyone knew the Lancers record was largely fools gold given the strength of schedule. Regardless, this Moeller offense is the real deal and Ponatoski has to be in the Mr. Football conversation. 10/4 v. Elder. 

2. Hoban (previously #3, beat Mt. Vernon (IL) 56-13) - The Knights did not get caught looking ahead and blew out this overmatched opponent. Hoban has a chance to make some big statements these next few weeks with Walsh, Glenville and Ed's on the slate. Walsh is undefeated once again heading into this game and looking for a program-defining win. Last year they got blow out twice against Hoban, so we'll see if a year makes a difference. 10/4 @ Walsh Jesuit. 

3. Massillon (previously #1, lost to DeMatha 14-20) - The Tiger offense has been tamed this year by east coast powers Bergen and DeMatha.  Both of these teams simply had too much size and power in the trenches for Massillon to deal with. Luckily for them the only other team they'll see the rest of the way that can match that size will be Hoban, and that matchup wouldn't come until the state finals. 10/4 v. Football North (ON).  

4. Avon (previously #5, beat Olmsted Falls 35-14) - Comfortable win against a solid OF team. Nothing should stand between Avon and an undefeated regular season this year. 10/4 v. Berea-Midpark. 

5. Winton Woods (previously #6, beat Little Miami 41-14) - Only the week 9 game against Anderson will tell us if Winton Woods has the offense to win R4 this year. 10/4 @ Loveland. 

6. Lakota West (previously #9, beat Colerain 52-0) - The Lakota West offense has really been putting it together lately to compliment their defense, going for 50+ the last three weeks. The opponents have not been that great, but it's still impressive. With Princeton absolutely shitting the bed against Hamilton, the Firebirds bump up a few spots here. 10/4 @ Sycamore. 

7. TCC (previously #7, beat Ignatius 27-26) - Narrowly escaped a St. Ignatius team that was absolutely reeling as of late.  The Wildcats were starting a sophomore QB for the first time this year, and it appears he gave them a spark. Still, TCC ran roughshod over the Ignatius defense most of the night. The Irish are certainly not as good as the past few years, and there look to be a couple real challengers in D3 this year. 10/4 v. St. John's Jesuit. 

8. Glenville (previously others, beat St. Edward 28-27) - In one of the more entertaining games of the season, Glenville stuffed a late 2-pt. conversion attempt by Ed's to seal the upset.  The Tarblooder defense has tremendous size and speed, and the team is very young across the board. D4 is in trouble the next few years and we'll see if Glenville ever opts up to D1. Top '26 LB Cincere Johnson looks like he could step on the field for Ohio State today and play. Glenville certainly benefited from some horrendous calls that went against the Eagles, and I'd like the Ed's in a rematch, but today they deserve to be ranked ahead of them. 10/4 @ Rhodes. 

9. St. Edward (previously #4, lost to Glenville 27-28) - Some bad breaks and even worse play calling doomed the Eagles against Glenville, but this team is just not playing up to its potential and its unclear if and when it will get sorted out. The offense can't run the ball and the defense can't stop the run. You have to be able to do those things in Ohio in November and December. There is still time to figure it out, but an unforgiving schedule makes it difficult. A .500 finish to season is a real possibility with Hoban and Moeller left. This week though, it's all about beating rival Ignatius. The Wildcats showed some fight against TCC, and Ed's cannot let that happen to them. 10/4 @ St. Ignatius. 

10.  St. X (previously #10, beat Elder 22-17) - X escaped the Pit with a win and hangs on this week. 10/4 @ Trinity (KY).  

Others: Pick North, Mentor, Walsh Jesuit, Bishop Watterson, Olentangy Liberty, Anderson, Wadsworth, Upper Arlington, Ursuline, Springfield, Elder, Princeton, Perkins, Anthony Wayne, Perrysburg 

[OdbCle]

Haddad returning from injury for the Holy War tonight. He shouldn’t be enough to close the gap between the two teams, but we shall see. 

[OdbCle]

14-0 Eds over Ignatius at the half.

[OdbCle]

28-6 Eds over Ignatius. 

[hardhit1]

Just now, OdbCle said:

28-6 Eds over Ignatius. 

Guess we’ll take it

Still same concerns

[hardhit1]

Walsh beats Hoban 19-14 

good game 

[OdbCle]

1 hour ago, hardhit1 said:

Walsh beats Hoban 19-14 

good game 

Huge win for Walsh. They are legit. Grew up from those butt whippings to Hoban last year. Head coach Alexander was an assistant under Finotti at Ed’s. Bright future for him. 

[OdbCle]

Friday Finals:

Moeller 42, Elder 14

Walsh 19, Hoban 14

Massillon 45, Football North (ON) 6

Avon 49, Berea-Midpark 7

Winton Woods 49, Loveland 0

Lakota West 52, Sycamore 0

TCC 56, St. Johns Jesuit 21

Glenville 35, Rhodes 14

St. Edward 28, Ignatius 6

Trinity (KY) 7, St. X 3

Pick North 42, Central Crossing 0

Mentor 45, Shaker Hts. 6

Upper Arlington 31, Olentangy Liberty 28

Whitmer 27, Perrysburg 13

Wadsworth 37, Nordonia 36 (OT)

Wayne 36, Springfield 6

 

[reggid]

19 hours ago, hardhit1 said:

Guess we’ll take it

Still same concerns

Eds may be 4-3 against a killer schedule, but Iggy is now 1-6, and that’s all that really matters.  1-6.   Hahahaha.

[reggid]

To recap the week in Ohio football, Iggy is 1-6.

Meow.