OHSAA Division II Rankings 12-26

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The first month of the OHSAA season is complete and in this article we'll break down the new top 10 rankings for Division II as well as a watchlist of teams who just missed the cut.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">1. Lima Sr (5-0)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A blowout home win over fellow top 10 team in Division II Cincinnati Aiken is a signature victory for the Spartans to open the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">2. Westerville North (5-1)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The defending state champs have impressed with a blowout win over Dayton Northridge and their only loss was a thriller Vs Lutheran East.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">3. Toledo St John's (6-1)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wins over Clay and Toledo St Francis are strong statements to start the season but a recent loss to rival Toledo Central Catholic stuns the Titans momentum.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">4. Cincinnati Winton Woods (5-0)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A relatively easy schedule so far with a win over Turpin standing out early, Winton Woods will be tested a lot in the next few weeks to prove their top 5 ranking.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">5. New Albany (3-1)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An early season win over Grove City continues to age better and their lone loss came Vs Upper Arlington on a neutral court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">6. North Canton Hoover (6-1)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Vikings have swept the city of Massillon with wins over Jackson and Massillon already this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">7. Brecksville-Broadview Heights (5-0)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dominant in conference play early in the season, a win over Hudson is aging well so far.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">8. Euclid (5-2)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wins over Mentor and Northland stand out for the Panthers who have a loaded schedule with plenty of opportunities to continue to move up.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">9. Warren G Harding (4-1)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A victory over their rival Youngstown Ursuline was a statement in the greater Youngstown area for Warren G Harding.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">10. Cincinnati Aiken (6-2)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A neutral court win over Walnut Ridge is a standout performance and Aiken is currently unbeaten in CMAC play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Watchlist (By Region)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Toledo St Francis (2-2)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Licking Heights (5-2)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Big Walnut (3-1)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Clayton Northmont (5-3)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->