Columbus, Ohio — The high school football scene in Ohio has seen significant changes after week three, as the latest On3 Massey Ratings reflect a reshuffling among the top teams in the state. This week, teams have had their share of surprises, disappointments, and upsets.
Most notably, St. Edward, which previously held the top position, faced a tough out-of-state opponent, falling 38-21 to Boyle County from Kentucky. St. Edward, having dominated the Division I state championships for three straight years, will aim to regain its footing this Saturday during a crucial home game against No. 7 Elder.
Rising to No. 3 from No. 4, Moeller maintained their perfect record with a solid 42-13 win over East Central from Indiana. Moeller’s defense, led by college commits Micah Rice and Jonah Hayes, currently ranks sixth in Ohio. Moeller is on a bye week, preparing for a significant rivalry match against No. 5 St. Xavier.
Meanwhile, Massillon Washington, previously holding the second spot, dropped to fourth after suffering a loss to Bergen Catholic of New Jersey, 35-21. They are looking to bounce back against Canisius from New York later this week.
After an initial season-opening loss, Archbishop Hoban has made a remarkable recovery, climbing into the rankings with decisive victories, including a dominating 56-0 win against Buchtel. With star players like Eli Lee and Elbert Hill, they are eyeing a return to the state championship this season.
Also making headlines is St. Xavier, which climbed to No. 6 after a thrilling 35-31 victory over Indiana’s top-ranked Cathedral team, showcasing the talent of quarterback Chase Herbstreit. They are set to take on Withrow this Friday at home.
In other shifts, Winton Woods and Walsh Jesuit are enjoying undefeated streaks, while Lakota West dropped to No. 14 following a loss to Princeton, marking their first loss of the season. Toledo Central Catholic has fallen completely out of the rankings after a rough conference matchup.
The updated top 25 ranks the teams in Ohio, indicating a tight race as the season heads into week four.
Here are the top 10 teams as of September 9:
- St. Edward
- Moeller
- Massillon Washington
- Archbishop Hoban
- St. Xavier
- Elder
- Avon
- Winton Woods
- Walsh Jesuit
- Princeton
These teams will continue to battle it out on the field as they strive for better rankings and to make their mark in Ohio high school football.
