OHSAA Division I Preseason Top 10: 4-6
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We’re previewing the top 10 OHSAA teams in each Division to get our readers prepared for the season. We already posted teams 7-10 in our Division I top 10 list. Here are teams 4-6. 6. Delaware Hayes Already projected to…
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Continue ReadingWe’re previewing the top 10 OHSAA teams in each Division to get our readers prepared for the season. We already posted teams 7-10 in our Division I top 10 list. Here are teams 4-6.
6. Delaware Hayes
Already projected to be one of the top teams in central Ohio with Ohio Bobcat commit Jesse Burris Jesse Burris 6'4" | SF Delaware Hayes | 2024 State #297 Nation OH , the Pacers added transfer Landon Vanderwarker Landon Vanderwarker 6'7" | PF Delaware Hayes | 2025 State OH to boost their rotation. Combine that with plenty of shooters and depth at the guard position and the Pacers will be a tough offense to defend.
5. Garfield Heights
A loaded roster, Marcus Johnson Marcus Johnson 6'1" | PG Garfield Heights | 2026 State OH leads the way after a first team all-state freshman season with a senior laden core that includes DeAndre Jones, Calvin Little Calvin Little 6'2" | PG Garfield Heights | 2024 State OH and Carter Jackson Carter Jackson 6'2" | SG Garfield Heights | 2024 State OH . All three are committed to Kent State, Fairmont State and Canisius respectively. Combine that with young 2026 and 2027 talent ready to make a name this season, Garfield Heights has a deep roster. Always playing one of the toughest schedules in northeast Ohio, the Bulldogs will be battle tested come playoff time.
4. Toledo Whitmer
The class of northwest Ohio, Whitmer has a team that on paper could dominate the region. Antione West Jr Antione West Jr 6'3" | SG Toledo Whitmer | 2025 State #132 Nation OH has taken a huge step and looks poised to be one of the top guards in Ohio. Makhi Leach Makhi Leach 6'2" | SG Toledo Whitmer | 2025 State OH comes from Toledo Central Catholic to add more depth at the guard position. Ta’Marrion Davis is a senior who should play a big role and guards Damien Clay and Elijah McLeod can play a role. If the pieces come together, sky is the limit for the Panthers.