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Liberty Center’s Colton Kruse, top, gets hoisted by Landon Bockelman after a touchdown during a high school football game between Liberty Center and Patrick Henry at Liberty Center High School in Liberty Center on Friday.
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OHSAA football ratings report: Liberty Center moves up to No. 1 in D-V region

THE BLADE/KURT STEISS

OHSAA football ratings report: Liberty Center moves up to No. 1 in D-V region

With just three games left in the regular season, three teams from northwest Ohio occupy the top spot in their regions in the latest football computer rankings.

The fourth high school computer ratings were released by the Ohio High School Athletic Association on Tuesday.

Central Catholic (Division III), Liberty Center (Division V), and Patrick Henry (Division VII) are all ranked No. 1 in their regions.

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In Division I, three teams in the Northern Lakes League Buckeye Division are looking to lock up spots in the postseason in Region 2. All three would host home playoff games in the first round at this point.

Whitmer (5-2) made a big leap up the standing from No. 8 to No. 3 after the Panthers defeated Perrysburg 25-15 at home. The Yellow Jackets (6-1) suffered their first loss, but maintained their position as the No. 6 seed. Findlay (5-2) dropped from No. 4 to No. 7 after an 18-14 loss against Anthony Wayne.

In Division II, five local teams are in the playoff picture.

Anthony Wayne (5-2) climbed one spot to No. 2 in Region 6 after the Generals' key win on the road against the D-I Trojans.

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Southview (4-3) continue to climb, moving up from 10th to eighth after a 41-0 shutout of Bowling Green.

Clay (3-4) dropped two spots to No. 9 after the Eagles fell 41-28 to Fremont Ross. The Little Giants (2-5) entered back into the playoff spot moving up from 19 to 14. Start (3-4) also moved back into contention in the 16th and final spot with a 34-26 win vs. Waite.

Northview (No. 17 at 2-5), St. John's Jesuit (No. 19 at 3-4), and Springfield (No. 20 at 2-5) are on the outside looking into the playoff picture.

In Division III, defending D-II state champion Central Catholic keeps its grip at No. 1 in Region 10. The Irish (7-0) defeated St. John's 35-7 on the road.

Bowling Green (4-3) fell from No. 12 to 14 after the loss at Southview. Maumee (3-4) now occupies the final spot at No. 16 despite a 42-28 loss at Genoa.

In Region 14 of Division IV, Wauseon (5-2) moved back up to No. 7 from 10 following a 38-6 win at Delta (3-4 in D-V). Bryan (4-3) climbed two spots to No. 9 on the strength of a 35-7 win vs. Evergreen (2-5 in D-VI). Napoleon (3-4) remained at 13 after the Wildcats won their third straight game, a 48-6 home win against Bowsher.

In Division V, undefeated Liberty Center (7-0) moved to the top of Region 18 on the strength of a 62-0 home shutout of Patrick Henry (6-1 in D-VII). Genoa (6-1) continued to climb, moving up from No. 6 to No. 3 following the 42-28 win vs. Maumee.

Unbeaten Oak Harbor (7-0) fell one spot to No. 4 after a 49-21 win against Otsego (2-5 in D-V). The Rockets had sat atop the standings two weeks ago, but have played teams with a combined 4-17 record over the last three weeks.

Archbold (6-1) fell from No. 4 to No. 6 despite a 49-7 win vs. Swanton (0-7 in D-V). Liberty-Benton (6-1) remained at No. 7 after a 42-0 blanking of Riverdale (3-4 in D-VI). Eastwood (6-1) dropped back one spot to No. 9 following a 62-20 win at Fostoria (1-6 in D-IV). Port Clinton (3-4) moved up from No. 15 to 13 after a 24-21 win at Vermilion (3-4 in D-IV).

Delta (3-4) slipped back out of the playoff picture at No. 17 after the loss against Wauseon. Lake (2-5), which defeated Rossford 34-33, is two spots out of playoff contention at No. 18.

In Region 22 of Division VI, Ottawa Hills (6-1) fell from No. 6 to No. 7 despite a 59-0 win vs. Hilltop (1-6 in D-VII). Lakota (3-4) occupies the No. 14 seed.

In Division VII, Region 26, Patrick Henry (6-1) remained at No. 1 despite the loss at Liberty Center. 

McComb (6-1) climbed from No. 3 to 2 after a 49-21 home win against Arlington (4-3 in D-VII). Edon (5-2) moved up from No. 13 to 10 after a 41-7 home win vs. Northwood (2-5 in D-V). Montpelier (5-2) remained one spot out at No. 17 following a 35-8 win vs. Vanlue (1-5 in D-VII).

The computer ratings are released every Tuesday beginning in the fifth week of the season, leading up to the final report on Sunday, Oct. 22.

Here is a look at Toledo-area regions after Week 7:

DIVISION I, REGION 2

Ratings

1. Lewis Center Olentangy (6-1) 21.1786, 2. Delaware Olentangy Berlin (6-1) 19.5, 3. Whitmer (5-2) 16.0571, 4. Centerville (6-1) 15.55, 5. Delaware Hayes (6-1) 14.1786, 6. Perrysburg (6-1) 13.8643, 7. Findlay (5-2) 13.4857, 8. Huber Hts. Wayne (5-2) 13.3714, 9. Dublin Coffman (5-2) 13.2714, 10. Lewis Center Olentangy Orange (4-3) 12.4643, 11. Miamisburg (5-2) 11.5714, 12. Kettering Fairmont (4-3) 11.0286, 13. Marysville (3-4) 5.9357, 14. Powell Olentangy Liberty (2-5) 5.6955, 15. Springfield (3-4) 5.1837, 16. Dublin Jerome (2-5) 4.9357, 17. Beavercreek (2-5) 2.1061

If playoffs started today

■ No. 1 Lewis Center Olentangy vs. No. 16 Dublin Jerome

■ No. 2 Olentangy Berlin vs. No. 15 Springfield

■ No. 3 Whitmer vs. No. 14 Olentangy Liberty

■ No. 4 Centerville vs. No. 13 Marysville

■ No. 5 Delaware Hayes vs. No. 12 Kettering Fairmont

■ No. 6 Perrysburg vs. No. 11 Miamisburg

■ No. 7 Findlay vs. No. 10 Olentangy Orange 

■ No. 8 Huber Heights Wayne vs. No. 9 Dublin Coffman

DIVISION II, REGION 6

Ratings

1. Avon (7-0) 21.5974, 2. Anthony Wayne (5-2) 14.4429, 3. Avon Lake (6-1) 14.2071, 4. Medina Highland (6-1) 12.55, 5. North Ridgeville (5-2) 9.7071, 6. Olmsted Falls (5-2) 9.0036, 7. Westlake (5-2) 8.899, 8. Southview (4-3) 8.8357, 9. Oregon Clay (3-4) 7.9286, 10. Brecksville-Broadview Hts. (4-3) 7.3286, 11. Grafton Midview (3-4) 7.0786, 12. Cle. Rhodes (4-3) 6.3555, 13. Lakewood (2-5) 5.6623, 14. Fremont Ross (2-5) 5.5929, 15. Amherst Steele (3-4) 5.3, 16. Tol. Start (3-4) 5.2786, 17. Northview (2-5) 4.5214, 18. Parma Hts. Valley Forge (2-5) 4.4143, 19. St. John's (3-4) 4.0582, 20. Holland Springfield (2-5) 3.8929

If playoffs started today

■ No. 1 Avon vs. No. 16 Start

■ No. 2 Anthony Wayne vs. No. 15 Amherst Steele

■ No. 3 Avon Lake vs. No. 14 Fremont Ross

■ No. 4 Medina Highland vs. No. 13 Lakewood

■ No. 5 North Ridgeville vs. No. 12 Cleveland Rhodes

■ No. 6 Olmsted Falls vs. No. 11 Grafton Midview

■ No. 7 Westlake vs. No. 10 Brecksville-Broadview

■ No. 8 Southview vs. No. 9 Clay

DIVISION III, REGION 10

Ratings

1. Central Catholic (7-0) 19.8343, 2. Norton (7-0) 17.7143, 3. Tiffin Columbian (6-1) 16.0214, 4. Medina Buckeye (7-0) 15.3357, 5. Mansfield Senior (5-2) 14.9683, 6. Ontario (7-0) 14.4, 7. Rocky River (6-1) 13.7143, 8. Sandusky (4-3) 11.2143, 9. Defiance (5-2) 10.4643, 10. Bay Village Bay (6-1) 9.4704, 11. Clyde (4-3) 8.5765, 12. Ashland (4-3) 7.5643, 13. Rocky River Lutheran West (4-3) 7.4, 14. Bowling Green (4-3) 6.7714, 15. Norwalk (3-4) 5.8071, 16. Maumee (3-4) 5.6571, 17. Richfield Revere (3-4) 5.0286, 18. Lexington (3-4) 4.9786, 19. Parma Padua Franciscan (3-4) 4.6357, 20. Lodi Cloverleaf (3-4) 4.5643

If playoffs started today

■ No. 1 Central Catholic vs. No. 16 Maumee

■ No. 2 Norton vs. No. 15 Norwalk

■ No. 3 Tiffin Columbian vs. No. 14 Bowling Green

■ No. 4 Medina Buckeye vs. No. 13 Rocky River Lutheran West

■ No. 5 Mansfield Senior vs. No. 12 Ashland

■ No. 6 Ontario vs. No. 11 Clyde 

■ No. 7 Rocky River vs. No. 10 Bay

■ No. 8 Sandusky vs. No. 9 Defiance

DIVISION IV, REGION 14

Ratings

1. Sandusky Perkins (6-0) 17.5, 2. Cle. Glenville (5-1) 13.4541, 3. Shelby (5-2) 11.2857, 4. Galion (5-2) 10.0143, 5. Van Wert (4-3) 9.1571, 6. Bellevue (3-4) 8.7294, 7. Wauseon (5-2) 8.6714, 8. Millersburg West Holmes (5-2) 8.6143, 9. Bryan (4-3) 6.8714, 10. Caledonia River Valley (3-4) 6.7429, 11. Oberlin Firelands (3-4) 6.4286, 12. Lima Bath (4-3) 6.4143, 13. Napoleon (3-4) 6.0214, 14. Vermilion (3-4) 4.6143, 15. St. Marys Memorial (3-4) 4.1429, 16. Elyria Cath. (2-5) 3.9452, 17. Kenton (2-5) 3.2571, 18. Cle. Central Cath. (2-5) 3.0952, 19. Upper Sandusky (3-4) 2.7929, 20. Bellville Clear Fork (1-6) 2.2

If playoffs started today

■ No. 1 Sandusky Perkins vs. No. 16 Elyria Catholic 

■ No. 2 Glenville vs. No. 15 St. Marys Memorial

■ No. 3 Shelby vs. No. 14 Vermilion 

■ No. 4 Galion vs. No. 13 Napoleon 

■ No. 5 Van Wert vs. No. 12 Lima Bath

■ No. 6 Bellevue vs. No. 11 Oberlin Firelands

■ No. 7 Wauseon vs. No. 10 River Valley

■ No. 8 West Holmes vs. No. 9 Bryan

DIVISION V, REGION 18

Ratings

1. Liberty Center (7-0) 15.7786, 2. Milan Edison (6-1) 12.14, 3. Genoa (6-1) 11.6357, 4. Oak Harbor (7-0) 11.5643, 5. Coldwater (7-0) 11.5429, 6. Archbold (6-1) 11.3214, 7. Liberty-Benton (6-1) 10.5929, 8. Huron (5-2) 9.4286, 9. Eastwood (6-1) 8.4643, 10. Marengo Highland (4-3) 7.4643, 11. Lewistown Indian Lake (5-2) 6.5571, 12. Marion Pleasant (4-3) 5.8857, 13. Port Clinton (3-4) 4.5571, 14. Fredericktown (3-4) 4.2143, 15. Willard (4-3) 3.9401, 16. Spencerville (2-5) 3.7214, 17. Delta (3-4) 3.2071, 18. Lake (2-5) 2.6286, 19. Richwood North Union (2-5) 2.6143, 20. Elmwood (2-5) 2.5214

If playoffs started today

■ No. 1 Liberty Center vs. No. 16 Spencerville

■ No. 2 Edison vs. No. 15 Willard

■ No. 3 Genoa vs. No. 14 Fredericktown

■ No. 4 Oak Harbor vs. No. 13 Port Clinton

■ No. 5 Coldwater vs. No. 12 Marion Pleasant

■ No. 6 Archbold vs. No. 11 Indian Lake

■ No. 7 Liberty-Benton vs. No. 10 Marengo Highland

■ No. 8 Huron vs. No. 9 Eastwood

DIVISION VI, REGION 22

Ratings

1. Bluffton (7-0) 11.9071, 2. North Robinson Colonel Crawford (6-1) 10.0952, 3. Carey (5-2) 9.4929, 4. Columbus Grove (5-2) 9.3571, 5. Columbia Station Columbia (7-0) 8.2357, 6. Collins Western Reserve (5-2) 8.1857, 7. Ottawa Hills (6-1) 7.6122, 8. Defiance Tinora (4-3) 6.7357, 9. Ashland Mapleton (4-3) 5.8429, 10. Sullivan Black River (5-2) 5.4786, 11. Attica Seneca East (4-3) 5.3071, 12. Bucyrus Wynford (4-3) 5.2143, 13. Ashland Crestview (3-4) 4.3714, 14. Lakota (3-4) 4.3615, 15. Paulding (5-2) 3.9357, 16. Mt. Blanchard Riverdale (3-4) 2.9856, 17. Castalia Margaretta (3-4) 2.6429, 18. Evergreen (2-5) 2.6286, 19. Van Buren (2-5) 2.5214, 20. Haviland Wayne Trace (3-4) 2.3714

If playoffs started today

■ No. 1 Bluffton vs. No. 16 Mt. Blanchard Riverdale

■ No. 2 North Robinson Colonel Crawford vs. No. 15 Paulding

■ No. 3 Carey vs. No. 14 Lakota

■ No. 4 Columbus Grove vs. No. 13 Ashland Crestview

■ No. 5 Columbia Station Columbia vs. No. 12 Bucyrus Wynford

■ No. 6 Collins Western Reserve vs. No. 11 Seneca East

■ No. 7 Ottawa Hills vs. No. 10 Black River

■ No. 8 Defiance Tinora vs. No. 9 Ashland Mapleton

DIVISION VII, REGION 26

Ratings

1. Patrick Henry (6-1) 12.2143, 2. McComb (6-1) 11.95, 3. Bascom Hopewell-Loudon (7-0) 11.6714, 4. Tiffin Calvert (6-0) 11.4444, 5. Antwerp (7-0) 11.3357, 6. Waynesfield-Goshen (7-0) 9.9214, 7. Leipsic (6-1) 9.7286, 8. Pandora-Gilboa (5-2) 9.5857, 9. Lima Central Cath. (4-3) 8.2429, 10. Edon (5-2) 6.8469, 11. Defiance Ayersville (5-2) 6.8357, 12. Arlington (4-3) 6.3857, 13. Convoy Crestview (5-2) 6.3643, 14. Dola Hardin Northern (5-2) 6.35, 15. Pioneer North Central (6-1) 6.215, 16. McGuffey Upper Scioto Valley (5-2) 5.65, 17. Montpelier (5-2) 5.4286, 18. Gibsonburg (3-4) 5.3506, 19. Ada (3-4) 3.95, 20. Morral Ridgedale (4-3) 3.75

If playoffs started today

■ No. 1 Patrick Henry vs. No. 16 Upper Scioto Valley

■ No. 2 McComb vs. No. 15 North Central

■ No. 3 Hopewell-Loudon vs. No. 14 Hardin Northern 

■ No. 4 Tiffin Calvert vs. No. 13 Convoy Crestview 

■ No. 5 Antwerp vs. No. 12 Arlington

■ No. 6 Waynesfield-Goshen vs. No. 11 Defiance Ayersville

■ No. 7 Leipsic vs. No. 10 Edon

■ No. 8 Pandora-Gilboa vs. No. 9 Lima Central Catholic

First Published October 3, 2023, 7:20 p.m.

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