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<p>The OHSAA playoff brackets were released yesterday so today is our final update of our team rankings in each Division this season, we start in Division I where the biggest schools in the state are ready to battle it out in March.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">1. Olentangy Orange (18-2)</h2>
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<p>The Pioneers have no losses to in-state teams and have played some marquee non-conference opponents, we'll see if they can finally make it to UD Arena this year.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">2. Reynoldsburg (19-1)</h2>
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<p>The Raiders lost their unbeaten season on the road to Columbus DeSales but are still in prime position to make a deep playoff push with a roster filled with Division I commits.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">3. Saint Ignatius (17-3)</h2>
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<p>The Wildcats have as many signature wins as any team in Ohio and are fresh off a season sweep of rival Saint Edward.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">4. Cincinnati Saint Xavier (17-3)</h2>
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<p>The Bombers haven't lost to an OHSAA school as their only defeats are to programs from Missouri, Kentucky and Spire Academy.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">5. Olentangy Liberty (17-3)</h2>
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<p>The Patriots continue to roll off victories and have a rematch with rival Olentangy Orange to end the regular season.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">6. Brunswick (16-3)</h2>
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<p>The Blue Devils are rolling and a win over Faith Family Academy at Flyin' To The Hoop got the buzz going statewide.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">7. Delaware Hayes (15-4)</h2>
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<p>The Pacers have a Mr Basketball candidate in Landon Vanderwalker and don't have a bad loss all season.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">8. Newark (17-3)</h2>
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<p>Another strong season for Newark who will get to host Reynoldsburg on valentine's day to get some pre postseason momentum.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">9. Massillon Jackson (14-3)</h2>
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<p>The Polar Bears just went to rival Canton McKinley and got revenge to put them in a tie for the Federal League lead.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">10. Pickerington North (15-3)</h2>
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<p>The Panthers have won eight in a row including wins over Beavercreek and Toledo Central Catholic in neutral site events.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Watchlist (By Region)</h2>
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<p>Cincinnati Moeller (15-5)</p>
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<p>Cincinnati Princeton (14-5)</p>
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<p>Centerville (10-8)</p>
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<p>Strongsville (15-3)</p>
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<p>Canton McKinley (14-5)</p>
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<p>Lakewood Saint Edward (9-3)</p>
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<p>Hilliard Darby (17-2)</p>
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The OHSAA playoff brackets were released yesterday so today is our final update of our team rankings in each Division this season, we start in Division I where the biggest schools in the state are ready to battle it out in March.
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