OHSAA Division IV Rankings 1-11

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">1. Richmond Heights (5-8)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Playing a national schedule, Richmond Heights has taken some tough losses to the top teams in Ohio and out of the state. Their marquee win over Saint Ignatius is keeping them at number one right now, as the Wildcats are one of the top teams in the state regardless of Division.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">2. Warren JFK (10-1)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Playing a tough schedule, Warren JFK has managed to get past every hurdle except Division II powerhouse Lutheran West. Warren JFK seems like the only hurdle for Richmond Heights to get back to Dayton. A recent 37 point win over Badger shows the Eagles are continuing to play at a high level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">3. Russia (11-0)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The team that scared the Spartans the most at the final four last year and absolutely pummeling everybody in their path. Jackson Center and Botkins are the only teams to stay within 19 points of the Raiders.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">4. Lima Central Catholic (10-0)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With some marquee wins over teams in higher divisions including Ottawa Glandorf, Lima Shawnee, Defiance and Kalida, Lima Central Catholic looks poised to again compete for a state title.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">5. Maumee Valley Country Day (9-0)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wins over Toledo Christian and Chillicothe has Maumee Valley in the top five but games against Emmanuel Christian and Perrysburg await them soon, which puts their unbeaten record in jeopardy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">6. Berlin Hiland (8-2)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hiland has challenged themselves in the non-conference, taking losses to Dover and a tight one to Division III defending champion Lutheran East. A win over University School was notable as the Hawks look to hit their stride closer to playoff time.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">7. Antwerp (10-0)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An unbeaten record with wins over Ottoville, Kalida and Convoy Crestview by less than five points show the Archers have what it takes to win close games.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">8. Troy Christian (8-1)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>They'll be disappointed with how they played in their lone loss against Russia but wins at Miami East and Jackson Center give hope for a potential playoff rematch with the Raiders.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">9. Toledo Christian (8-1)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A lone loss to Maumee Valley Country Day by six shows Toledo Christian can compete with the top of Division IV. The TAAC race will be tight with those two schools and Emmanuel Christian battling it out. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">10. South Webster (9-2)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sitting at 1-2 in their league, South Webster took tough losses to southeast Ohio Division III powers in Minford and Wheelersburg in their last two games. Wins over Proctorville Fairland and Vinton County are enough to keep them in the top 10, and they'll get rematches with both teams that beat them in the next three weeks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Honorable Mention (By Region) Pandora Gilboa (10-0) Monroe Central (10-0) Convoy Crestview (8-4) Delphos St John's (8-2) Lucas (8-1) Botkins (9-1) Leesburg Fairfield (12-0)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading -->