OHSAA Division I Rankings 12-26

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our first OHSAA rankings of the season come about a month into the regular season, in this article we'll break down the top 10 plus watchlist for Division I.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">1. Lakota West (6-0)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With a recent win over Reynoldsburg, the Firebirds avenge their state semifinal loss from last season. They are the favorites in Division I as of today.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">2. Saint Ignatius (5-0)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wins over Bedford and Akron STVM are impressive and the Wildcats might be the best defensive team in Division I.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">3. Brunswick (7-0)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Blue Devils continue to win and a neutral site victory over Olentangy Liberty allowed central Ohio to see what they are capable of.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">4. Newark (6-0)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A season opening win over Bishop Hartley was a sign of things to come for Newark, they've been rolling all season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">5. Cincinnati Moeller (5-0)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A season opening win over Kettering Alter is the defining win for the Crusaders so far this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">6. Mason (7-1)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wins over Cincinnati St Xavier and Cincinnati Princeton are each teams only loss of the season. The Comets are excellent in close games down the stretch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">7. Cincinnati Princeton (5-1)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A win over Lakota East was nice to get the Vikings on track after a slow start, I expect them to start peaking closer to playoff time and move up the rankings as the season progresses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">8. Saint Edward (5-0)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Eagles are fresh off a win over Berea-Midpark and have some marquee games after the new year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">9. Canton McKinley (4-1)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A heroic comeback over conference rival GlenOak keeps the Pups in the top 10, they also have a big win over Akron STVM on their resume.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">10. Hilliard Bradley (6-1)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After a season opening loss to Cincinnati La Salle, the Jags have found their rhythm and a double-digit home victory over Perrysburg keeps them in the top 10.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Watchlist (By Region)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Centerville (4-1)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cincinnati St Xavier (4-1)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Reynoldsburg (5-3)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Olentangy (6-0)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pickerington Central (5-2)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Upper Arlington (4-2)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Groveport Madison (3-2)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dublin Coffman (7-1)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Elyria (7-1)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Perrysburg (5-1)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->