December 20, 2024

Week 5 Northeast Ohio Football Top Five

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Chardon Hilltoppers (3-0, Last Week: Bye)

The Hilltoppers come into the week ranked #2 in the Division III AP poll. Following their bye week, Chardon welcomes in the #1 ranked team in Division III Bishop Watterson (4-0).

 

Cleveland Villa Angela-St. Joseph Vikings (4-0, Last Week: 53-35 @ Kenston)

The Vikings are off to a hot start and find themselves ranked #7 in the Division III AP poll following their 53-35 win over the Bombers. VASJ took their first lead of the contest on the opening kickoff of the second half, an 88-yard return from Christian Chase. The Vikings will be back in action Friday night when they take on Cleveland Central Catholic (2-2).

 

Wadsworth Grizzlies (4-0, Last Week: 55-10 @ Twinsburg)

Back in Division II for the 2024 season, Wadsworth finds itself in the #6 spot in the Region 6 rankings, according to Joe Eitel, following their 55-10 win over Twinsburg. Freshman quarterback Brysen Hall continues to shine, becoming the first freshman in Medina County history to throw for five touchdowns in a game. The Grizzlies hit the road this week to take on Suburban League foe Brecksville-Broadview Heights (0-4).

 

Walsh Jesuit Warriors (4-0, Last Week: 42-7 vs. St. Ignatius)

The Warriors come into the week ranked #3 in the Division II AP poll after their 42-7 victory over the Wildcats. After being tied 7-7 after the first quarter, Walsh scored 21 unanswered in the second and got a second half running clock to take down Ignatius for the first time since 1982. The Warriors will be at home again this week when they welcome in Firestone (1-3).

 

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