The updated Northeast Ohio high school football rankings highlight a strong start for several area powers. Glenville (2-0) holds the No. 1 spot after a gritty win over defending Division I state champ Olentangy Liberty, setting up a massive Week 3 showdown at Avon. St. Edward (2-0) remains close behind at No. 2 after a decisive win over Delbarton (N.J.), while Walsh Jesuit (2-0), Mentor (2-0), and Avon (1-1) round out the top five.
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Other key storylines:
- Highland surged into the Top 10 at No. 10 after shutting out Hudson.
- Kirtland continued its small-school dominance with a 42-7 win over Crestview.
- Strongsville and Wadsworth both improved to 2-0, staying inside the Top 10.
- Hudson and Canton McKinley slid down after losses, while Avon Lake and Massillon Jackson dropped out.
Teams on the rise include Buckeye, Canfield, Rocky River, and Streetsboro, all sitting just outside the Top 15.
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| Rank | Team | Record | Last Week | This Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glenville | 2-0 | W 13-7 at Olentangy Liberty | at Avon |
| 2 | St. Edward | 2-0 | W 48-28 vs Delbarton (N.J.) | vs Huber Heights Wayne |
| 3 | Walsh Jesuit | 2-0 | W 30-6 at Springfield | vs Clarkson Football North (Canada) |
| 4 | Mentor | 2-0 | W 42-12 at Erie McDowell (Pa.) | vs St. Ignatius |
| 5 | Avon | 1-1 | L 25-22 at Spruce Creek (Fla.) | vs Glenville |
| 6 | Archbishop Hoban | 1-1 | L 58-28 at Archbishop Spalding (Md.) | vs Detroit King (Mich.) |
| 7 | Massillon | 1-1 | W 44-10 vs Canton GlenOak | vs Rabun Gap-Nacoochee (Ga.) |
| 8 | Wadsworth | 2-0 | W 35-7 vs New Albany | at Medina |
| 9 | Strongsville | 2-0 | W 28-7 vs Solon | vs Olmsted Falls |
| 10 | Highland | 2-0 | W 32-0 vs Hudson | at Avon Lake |
| 11 | Kirtland | 2-0 | W 42-7 vs Ashland Crestview | vs Perry |
| 12 | Canton McKinley | 1-1 | L 24-14 vs St. Augustine Prep (N.J.) | vs Cleveland Heights |
| 13 | Olmsted Falls | 1-1 | W 29-15 vs Brunswick | at Strongsville |
| 14 | Youngstown Ursuline | 2-0 | W 34-8 vs Columbus Bishop Hartley | vs Farrell (Pa.) |
| 15 | Hudson | 1-1 | L 32-0 at Highland | at St. Vincent-St. Mary |
Dropped out: Avon Lake (0-2), Massillon Jackson (1-1)
On the cusp: Buckeye, Canfield, Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy, Lake Catholic, Norton, Rocky River, Streetsboro
🔥 Week 3 Matchups to Watch
- Glenville (2-0) at Avon (1-1) – Top-ranked Glenville faces defending state contender Avon in a marquee clash. Dion’dre Taylor and Cincere Johnson lead Glenville’s stout defense.
- St. Edward (2-0) vs Huber Heights Wayne – Eagles look to keep rolling after a dominant win over Delbarton. Watch quarterbacks Jonny Evanchick and Langston Lucas connect with Zach Hackleman.
- Mentor (2-0) vs St. Ignatius – After Jackson Farley’s record-breaking Week 2, the Cardinals test their mettle against the Wildcats, a team they split with last season.
- Walsh Jesuit (2-0) vs Clarkson Football North (Canada) – Warriors bring momentum from a 30-6 road win; Clarkson is tough on the road too. Marty Tobin will be key in the ground game.
- Strongsville (2-0) vs Olmsted Falls (1-1) – Mustangs vs Bulldogs highlights Greater Cleveland Conference rivalry. Kendrick Boddie leads Strongsville’s rushing attack.
- Highland (2-0) at Avon Lake (0-2) – Hornets aim to stay undefeated; Avon Lake looks for a bounce-back win after early struggles.
- Kirtland (2-0) vs Perry – Division VI powerhouse Kirtland hopes to extend its dominance behind John Silvestro and Jake LaVerde.
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