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<p>Week 1 delivered highlight performances across every corner of Ohio. From Central Ohio quarterbacks to Cleveland-area record-breakers and Northwest Ohio playmakers, here's a look at some of the state's brightest stars from opening weekend.</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='313561' first='Brady' last='Maxwell'] – QB – Perrysburg – Class of 2027</h3>
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<p>Maxwell put on a clinic in Perrysburg's 64-0 win over Bowling Green, scoring <strong>five total touchdowns</strong>. He showed off dual-threat ability with three rushing scores (15, 26, 27 yards) and two touchdown passes. Perrysburg's offense looks primed to be one of the most dangerous in the state with Maxwell at the helm.</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1845589' first='Carter' last='Bellisari'] – WR – Watterson – Class of 2026</h3>
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<p>The senior wideout was nearly unstoppable in Watterson's 37-15 win over Big Walnut, catching <strong>seven passes for 155 yards and two touchdowns</strong>. Bellisari is emerging as one of the most polished pass-catchers in Central Ohio.</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Jackson Farley – RB – Mentor – Class of 2026</h3>
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<p>Farley's performance was nothing short of historic. He rushed <strong>35 times for a school-record 364 yards and five touchdowns</strong>, carrying Mentor to a 35-28 win at Olmsted Falls. His blend of vision and power makes him one of the top senior backs statewide.</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tyler Osley – QB – Northwood – Class of 2026</h3>
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<p>Osley was electric in a 44-36 win over Rossford, completing <strong>9-of-10 passes for 258 yards</strong> and rushing for another <strong>108 yards on 16 carries</strong>. His dual-threat skills and efficiency set the tone for a Northwood team that piled up 480 yards of total offense.</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='308291' first='Shahn' last='Alston'] – RB – Painesville Harvey – Class of 2026 (USC commit)</h3>
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<p>The USC commit scored a <strong>school-record eight touchdowns</strong> while racking up <strong>290 all-purpose yards</strong> in a 57-41 win over Berkshire. Alston also became Harvey's all-time leader in touchdowns, cementing his place as one of Ohio's most dominant playmakers.</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Marquise Williams – RB – Leipsic – Class of 2026</h3>
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<p>Williams had a monster night with <strong>six total touchdowns</strong>, including two kickoff returns and four rushing scores, while finishing with <strong>167 rushing yards on 14 carries</strong> in Leipsic's 56-35 win over Lake. His versatility as a returner and ball carrier makes him a game-changer.</p>
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Week 1 delivered highlight performances across every corner of Ohio. From Central Ohio quarterbacks to Cleveland-area record-breakers and Northwest Ohio playmakers, here's a look at some of the state's brightest stars from opening weekend.
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