Akron, Ohio – Week 8 of the high school football season kicked off in thrilling fashion with a trio of games played on Thursday night. One standout performance came from Highland, who delivered a dominant performance with a convincing 41-0 win over Revere, maintaining their perfect record and staying undefeated this season.
As the excitement builds, all five of the Akron-area’s remaining 7-0 teams are set to hit the field this Friday night. A key matchup to watch is Walsh Jesuit, coming off a notable victory against Archbishop Hoban with a score of 19-14. The team, ranked No. 1 in the USA Today Network Ohio Super 25 Poll, will face Chardon Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin, who currently holds a record of 5-2.
Another highly anticipated game features Manchester (7-0, 4-0) as they host Triway (6-1, 3-0) in a Principals Athletic Conference showdown. With a win, the Panthers could secure the PAC title for the first time since 2017. Additional undefeated teams in action include Wadsworth (7-0, 4-0) at Stow (2-5, 1-3), Aurora (7-0, 4-0) at Kent Roosevelt (2-5, 1-3), and Streetsboro (7-0, 4-0) hosting Ravenna (3-4, 2-2).
The score updates and game coverage will continue throughout the night, so fans are encouraged to check back for the latest information. Here are some key scores from the games that took place:
- MANCHESTER 34, TRIWAY 27 (3OT)
- HUDSON 23, NORDONIA 22
- HOBAN 20, GLENVILLE 0
- WADSWORTH 49, STOW 23
- CANTON MCKINLEY 35, LAKE 21
- GREEN 28, LOUISVILLE 0
- AURORA 49, KENT ROOSEVELT 14
- HIGHLAND 41, REVERE 0
- COPLEY 48, BARBERTON 27
As the season enters its final phase, fans eagerly await exciting playoff matchups and memorable moments on the field.
