<h4>The Power Rankings are back and just in time for league play. My power rankings are based on several points:</h4>
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<li>Record</li>
<li>Key players on the roster</li>
<li>Week to week performance</li>
<li>Panel Survey</li>
<li>Strength of schedule</li>
<li>Coach prestige</li>
</ul>
<h5>Leagues covered:</h5>
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<li><strong>Three Rivers Athletic Conference </strong></li>
<li>Toledo City League</li>
<li>Northern Lakes League</li>
</ul>
As the season goes on, I’ll add more leagues in the area as I continue to study more about them (TAAC, SBC, NBC, and more)
<h4>Three Rivers Athletic Conference</h4>
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<li><strong>Central Catholic (1-2) </strong></li>
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The fighting Irish took two losses out the gate to Lakewood St. Edwards and Cleveland Benedictine, who have a combined record of 6-0 thus far. Central is the defending league champs and will remain that until knocked off. They take on a tough and talented Findlay team to start league play.
2. <strong>Fremont Ross (3-0) </strong>
The Little Giants have not gone 3-0 to start a season in 10 years! The red hot team is lead by QB [player_tooltip player_id="92620" first="Kaden" last="Holmes"] who tossed up 7 touchdown passes in a home game over rival Sandusky (2-1). Fremont will take on Clay week one of league play.
3. <strong>Whitmer</strong> <strong>(2-1) </strong>
The Panther’s victories came over the Start Spartans and Holland Springfield with a combined record (0-6). QB Kevin Hornbeak has been outstanding thus far. They will be without [player_tooltip player_id="182813" first="Steven" last="McCoy"] for a few weeks as he was dominant early in the season. Whitmer will play St Francis this week.
4. <strong>St. John’s Jesuit (2-0) </strong>
The Titans have only played 2 games this season due to the week one game vs. Waite being canceled to covid. SJJ’s defense has been up for the challenge, and the first-year QB [player_tooltip player_id="126480" first="Blake" last="Lichtenberg"] has been timely in the 4th QT in both outings. St. Johns will take on Lima Senior this week.
5. <strong>Findlay (2-1) </strong>
The Trojans struggled against Perrysburg to stop the run game, which became a clear area for improvement. In-game three, Findlay decided to debut 2025 QB Ryan Montgomery in a blowout victory over Bowling Green. Findlay will take on the reigning champs, Central Catholic.
6. <strong>Lima Senior (1-1)</strong>
The Spartans were a buzzsaw in week one vs. Toledo Bowsher (0-3) and became the prey in week 3 vs. Springfield (2-0). Lima has a lot of talent, but we will see if they can bring it together vs. St John’s in week one of league play.
7. <strong>St. Francis (2-1)</strong>
The Knights have found a way to win in the clutch. Coaching has played a role in how this team could win late in games and stay in them. SFS vs. Whitmer has become a local rivalry game and should give us a good indication of the state of both programs.
8. <strong>Clay (2-1)</strong>
Jordan Pettaway and the Eagles have found a way to win non-conference games, but they must now prove they can win in the league. This football team has the ability to upset a team if you don’t prepare for them; this team is not bad, just in a good league. Clay will try their hand with Fremont Ross in week one of league play.
