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Mentor's Mitch Trubisky runs on a quarterback keeper as St. Ignatius' Edward Cleveland closes in during the second half. - (Joshua Gunter, Cleveland Plain Dealer) |
As we enter week four of the season, it's easy to see that some teams have began the season on a mission to make a statement. Below are the teams who are catching everyone's attention across the state of Ohio.
Mentor - Mentor is coming off of a huge win in which they dismantled perennial power St. Ignatius. Mentor has also beaten Youngstown Ursuline, another powerhouse.
Steubenville - The Big Red are off to a 3-0 start with big wins against Akron Buchtel, Morgantown (WV), and Bishop Ryan (Ontario)
Lakewood St. Edward - With wins against Ohio powers Cleveland Glenville and Youngstown Cardinal Mooney. St. Ed's is obviously one of the best teams in the state, it shows by being ranked in the top 10 of nearly every national poll.
Cincinnati St. Xavier - The Bombers stopped Colerain....at HOME. Enough said.
Akron St. Vincent - St. Mary - A lot of questions remained after losing Doran Grant and a ton of seniors, but behind speed and an explosive offense, the Fighting Irish have proven that they're a team to reckon with.
Middletown - The Middies are 3-0 with wins over Wayne, Cincinnati Winton Woods, and Troy. I'd say that's a pretty good start.
Marlington - Many thought it would be hard for Marlington to duplicate their Cinderella season from last year but they're doing a good job so far. Led by three Division I recruits. Marlington is poised to make an impact.
Team to look out for....
Toledo Whitmer - Whitmer is 3-0 with two wins coming against teams from Ontario, Canada. We'll see what happens as Whitmer gets into the meat of their schedule. Next Up? Toledo St. Francis DeSales
