The Ohio high school football season is off to a fast start, and Week 2 brings some of the most exciting matchups in the country. Several of Ohio’s top-ranked teams will square off against powerhouse programs from Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, Virginia, and Delaware. Here’s a look at the weekend’s biggest games.
Gear up for Friday nights under the lights with a Cleveland Browns Hoodie or a stadium blanket to stay warm in the stands.)
🏈 No. 3 Mount Carmel (IL) at No. 1 Archbishop Moeller (OH)
When: Saturday, Aug. 30, 1 p.m. ET
Where: Grein Field at Roettger Stadium, Cincinnati
Moeller opened the season with a strong 41-20 win over Princeton, but now faces an even bigger challenge — Chicago’s Mount Carmel, the defending Illinois Class 7A state champions. Expect a battle that could come down to the final drive.
Massey Prediction: Mount Carmel 31, Moeller 30
🏈 No. 7 Archbishop Hoban (OH) at No. 2 Archbishop Spalding (MD)
When: Saturday, Aug. 30, 7 p.m. ET
Where: Archbishop Spalding, Severn, Md.
The Knights started strong with a 31-12 victory over Harvest Prep, but heading to Maryland won’t be easy. Spalding, coming off a tough loss to Indiana’s Brownsburg, will be motivated to bounce back in front of its home fans.
Massey Prediction: Spalding 35, Hoban 14
(Fans heading to away games may want a portable stadium chair for comfort during long nights in the bleachers.)
🏈 No. 5 Delbarton (NJ) at No. 4 St. Edward (OH)
When: Saturday, Aug. 30, 12 p.m. ET
Where: Brother James Everett CSC Stadium, Lakewood
St. Edward showed its dominance with a shutout win over Pickerington North. Next up: New Jersey’s Delbarton, a perennial contender coming off a 7-3 season.
Massey Prediction: St. Edward 28, Delbarton 14
🏈 No. 6 Liberty Christian Academy (VA) at No. 26 Ironton (OH)
When: Saturday, Aug. 30, 8 p.m. ET
Where: Tanks Memorial Stadium, Ironton
Ironton couldn’t have asked for a better start, rolling past Shelby Valley 63-0. The home opener brings Virginia’s Liberty Christian Academy, looking for its second win of the season. This one should be a closer fight.
Massey Prediction: Ironton 35, Liberty Christian 26
🏈 No. 2 Middletown (DE) at No. 11 Bishop Watterson (OH)
When: Saturday, Aug. 30, 4:30 p.m. ET
Where: Ironton High School, Ohio
Bishop Watterson looked sharp in its 37-15 victory over Big Walnut and now welcomes the defending Delaware Class 3A champion, Middletown. The Cavaliers will be making their 2025 season debut in Ohio.
Massey Prediction: Watterson 37, Middletown 14
📌 Final Takeaway
This weekend’s interstate slate is as good as it gets for early-season high school football. With powerhouse programs clashing across state lines, fans will get a real taste of playoff-level competition before September even begins.
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