OHSAA Division III Rankings 1-8

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The OHSAA basketball season is about halfway complete as most teams have played close to 11 of their 22 allowed regular season contests. In this article we'll break down the top 10 teams from Division III as of January 8th.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">1. Cincinnati La Salle (10-0)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Lancers have a massive game on the road against conference rival Moeller this Friday as their unbeaten record is on the line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">2. Gilmour Academy (9-0)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Massive wins over Brunswick and Ursuline on the road vaults Gilmour Academy up to the second spot as they remain unbeaten against a tough schedule.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">3. Bishop Hartley (8-1)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Hawks handed Romulus Summit Academy North their first loss of the season, giving them a signature win. Their opening season loss Vs Newark is nothing to be ashamed of as Newark just keeps winning.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">4. Toledo Central Catholic (5-2)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I attended their tough loss Vs Lima Sr but the fact they led the game for over 3 quarters shows their strength as a team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">5. Garfield Heights (7-4)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Bulldogs have hit their stride since returning from City of Palms with wins over Shaker Heights and Bedford recently.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">6. Trotwood Madison (7-1)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Rams have beat Division IV top 10 programs in Urbana and Kettering Alter so far this season, their lone loss is to Division I powerhouse Cincinnati St Xavier.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">7. Archbishop McNicholas (9-2)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Fleming brothers (St Xavier and Mason) are the only ones to beat McNicholas as their win over Kettering Alter gives them an early edge in the GCL-Co Ed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">8. Alliance (8-2)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Alliance split in OT Vs Stark County powers Canton McKinley and Massillon Washington, they are proving to be a top team in the area that's filled with Division III talent.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">9. Akron STVM (6-5)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Irish have been in some wars this season, besides a 30 point win over Euclid, every game has been decided by 10 points or less.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">10. Oregon Clay (8-1)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Their lone loss came by one point to Division II powerhouse Toledo St John's and despite lacking some signature wins other teams have, that's enough to push them into the top 10 of our rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Watchlist (By Region)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Youngstown Ursuline (8-2)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bedford (9-2)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>CVCA (8-1)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Akron Garfield (8-2)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Youngstown Chaney (6-2)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Goshen (9-2)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Steubenville (8-1)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hamilton Badin (9-3)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tippecanoe (6-0)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lima Shawnee (7-3)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->