OHSAA DIII Watchlist Part 2
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We’re previewing the top teams in each Division across the state and after finishing Division IV, we’re on our last Division III article. Check out our top 5, 6-10 and first watchlist article by clicking the links attached. Worthington Christian…
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Continue ReadingWe’re previewing the top teams in each Division across the state and after finishing Division IV, we’re on our last Division III article. Check out our top 5, 6-10 and first watchlist article by clicking the links attached.
Worthington Christian
Sam Johnson Sam Johnson 6'6" | C Worthington Christian | 2024 State OH is set to have a huge senior season as the Cedarville commit has been getting busy in his scrimmages already. Jonah Lewis Jonah Lewis 6'1" | SG Worthington Christian | 2024 State OH is a big time shot maker and Worthington Christian should have some other complimentary pieces surrounding these senior studs that will make them one of the best small school programs in central Ohio.
Columbus Africentric
Losing Dailyn Swain to graduation is a big blow as the Xavier Musketeer was one of the top players in Ohio each of the past two seasons when he led the Nubians to the final four. Cortez Freeman Cortez Freeman 6'2" | SG Africentric | 2024 State OH is now the lead guard and will be looked upon to lead with his experience and defensive ability. Look for some other younger players to step up when given the opportunity left by the graduated seniors.
Toledo Emmanuel Christian
One of the most talented teams in the state last season saw a lot of turnover this off-season but return Jalen C Brown Jalen C Brown 6'2" | SG Emmanuel Christian | 2024 State OH , Nate Miles Nate Miles 6'5" | SF Toledo Emmanuel Christian | 2026 State OH and have talented freshman hungry for an opportunity. With the TAAC having some top small school talent in NW Ohio, they’ll be battle tested heading into the playoffs.
Oregon Cardinal Stritch
Another TAAC member, four of their teams found their way into our preseason top 10 or watchlist for their respective divisions. Tommie Taylor Tommie Taylor 5'9" | PG Cardinal Stritch | 2024 OH and Owen Yost Owen Yost 5'11" | SG Cardinal Stritch | 2024 OH are one of the better senior guard duos in Division III and Cardinal Stritch always pushes the pace offensively.
Margaretta
Julian Washington Julian Washington 6'4" | CG Margaretta | 2026 State OH and Judah Keller Judah Keller 6'0" | CG Margaretta | 2026 OH are both a year older as this 2026 duo is ready to take the Sandusky Bay Conference by storm this winter. I expect the Polar Bears to be one of the most improved teams in Ohio with the growth these two have shown from freshman to sophomores over the summer.
Lake Catholic
A deep playoff run a returning a nice core, Lake Catholic once again is a team to watch this season. Cross Nimmo Cross Nimmo 6'6" | C Lake Catholic | 2025 State OH is a big time football prospect but also a tough cover on the block on the hardwood. Peyton Budrys Rini is another returner who is set for a big season on the Cougars.