The Buckeye State proved up to the task of battling the nation's best last weekend in the third annual Kirk Herbstreit Ohio versus the USA Challenge.
Matching hits with potent teams from California, Alabama and Maryland, three Cincinnati powers, in particular, defended the state's turf.
While No. 3 St. Xavier's nationally televised 28-7 win over then No. 4-ranked DeMatha drew the most attention on Sunday, victories by No. 19 Colerain over Hoover (Ala.) and previously unranked Elder's streak-stopping defeat of Independence showcased Ohio's dominance.
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Carroll (Southlake, Texas) (0-0) New head coach Hal Wasson leads senior quarterback Riley Dodge and a veteran lineup into their season opener Friday night when Lake Highland visits Dragon Stadium. |
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Northwestern (Miami) (1-0) Quarterback Jacory Harris threw for a career-high 330 yards in a 42-0 shutout of Carol City (Fla.). The Bulls host Homestead (Fla.) Friday. |
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St. Xavier (Cincinnati) (2-0) The Bombers blew away DeMatha in the fourth quarter at the Kirk Herbstreit Ohio versus USA Challenge on Sunday in a 28-7 win. The schedule doesn't get any easier Saturday as St. X hosts Cleveland's Glenville. |
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South Panola (Batesville, Miss.) (1-0) Proud owners of the nation's longest winning streak at 61 straight, the Tigers defeated Warren Central (Vicksburg, Miss.), 31-18, last Friday. This week the Tigers play Clarksdale (Miss.), a highly anticipated battle of tough defenses. |
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Katy (Texas) (1-0) Defensive back Trent Hunter returned the opening kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown and the Tigers never looked back in a 45-0 win over Klein (Texas) last Friday. Next up is the Woodlands (Texas) at home Friday night. |
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Northside (Warner Robins, Ga.) (1-0) Not even torrential rains could stop the Eagles from pouring a 30-0 win on Houston County (Perry, Ga.) last Friday. The Eagles trek across town to face Warner Robins (Ga.) Friday night. |
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Poly (Long Beach, Calif.) (1-0) The Jackrabbits' strong, speedy secondary lived up to its reputation against Glenville at the Herbstreit Challenge. Poly returns home this week to face Birmingham (Lake Balboa, Calif.). |
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Jenks (Okla.) (1-0) Senior running back Chris Adkins (110 rushing yards) lead the Trojans to a 27-3 win over Bixby (Texas) last Friday. The Backyard Bowl renews this Friday when Jenks plays Union (Okla.) at Chapman Stadium. |
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Notre Dame (Sherman Oaks, Calif.) (0-0) University of Notre Dame recruit Dayne Crist will lead the Knights against defending Division I champs Canyon (Country, Calif.) in their opener Friday night. |
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St. Rita (Chicago) (2-0) After averaging 39.5 points per game in their first two contests, the Mustangss' offensive horsepower will have to match that of Leo (Chicago), which has averaged 50 ppg in two wins, Friday night. |
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Hamilton (Chandler, Ariz.) (1-0) Quarterback/wide receiver Gerell Robinson was Mr. Everything for the Huskies in their win over Brophy Prep (Phoenix), 29-6. Next up is a challenge from Centennial (Peoria, Ariz.). |
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Roswell (Ga.) (1-0) Brookwood (Ga.) missed a 33-yard field goal attempt as time expired, giving Roswell its season opening win. The Hornets host Lassiter this week. |
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