OHSAA Division I Top 10: 12-26

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Now that the OHSAA basketball season started about a month ago, it's the perfect time to update our OHSAA rankings for the first time since we released our preseason lists. In this article we'll break down the top 10 teams in Division I!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">1. Reynoldsburg (7-0)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Raiders hold wins over Saint Ignatius on a neutral court and Toledo Whitmer at home to open their season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">2. Olentangy Orange (6-1)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Pioneers suffered their first loss on a neutral court against powerhouse Indy Cathedral but a win over Westerville North is an early signature victory.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">3. Saint Ignatius (6-2)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The defending Division I state champions lost their rematch against Reynoldsburg and lost to nationally ranked Gonzaga (DC) but hold wins over Warrensville Heights and Westerville North.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">4. Cincinnati Moeller (6-0)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Crusaders signature win is over Akron STVM by 27 points and they head to South Carolina for a three game road trip.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">5. Cincinnati St Xavier (7-0)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Bombers defeated CHCA in overtime and have beat three out of state opponents already this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">6. Cincinnati Fairfield (7-0)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fairfield has beat Lakota West by one and Kings by 25 and are one of two unbeaten teams in GMC conference play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">7. Strongsville (6-0)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Mustangs have already won on the road against Medina and Nordonia.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">8. Massillon Jackson (4-1)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Polar Bears have wins over North Canton Hoover and Youngstown Chaney but were beat by Akron Hoban this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">9. Pickerington North (5-0)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Panthers have already beaten both Westerville Central and Westerville South.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">10. Olentangy Liberty (3-1)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Patriots lost a season opening contest to Lutheran East on a neutral court without some of their football players, they've beaten Hilliard Bradley and Delaware Hayes at full strength.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Watchlist (By Region)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Centerville (4-2)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lakota West&nbsp; (5-1)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lakota East (6-1)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Canton McKinley (5-1)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lakewood Saint Edward (5-1)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brunswick (4-1)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dublin Coffman (4-1)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Delaware Hayes (4-2)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Toledo Whitmer (4-2)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->