Senior Watch: Central Ohio

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the 2025 Ohio high school football season kicking off soon, central Ohio is stocked with veteran stars ready to make one final run at postseason glory. This group of senior quarterbacks and receivers will be at the heart of their teams' championship pushes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='574328' first='Levi' last='Davis'] – QB – Olentangy Orange – Class of 2026</strong><br>The Ohio University commit has emerged as one of the most dangerous dual-threat quarterbacks in the state. Davis passed for 2,023 yards and 20 touchdowns last fall while adding 853 yards and 12 scores on the ground. His ability to hurt defenses in multiple ways makes him a nightmare for defensive coordinators.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1024453' first='Caleb' last='Anthony'] – WR/DB – Africentric – Class of 2026</strong><br>Anthony is the definition of a complete playmaker. The Youngstown State commit has over 4,700 total yards and 47 touchdowns in three seasons, earning first-team all-state honors each year. In 2024, he posted 809 receiving yards and 11 scores while also contributing heavily in the run game and secondary.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='926009' first='Jarin' last='Mock'] – QB – Pickerington North – Class of 2026</strong><br>After leading the Panthers to the Division I, Region 3 final, Mock posted 2,575 yards and 23 touchdowns against just five interceptions. The Bowling Green commit has the size, arm strength, and poise to be one of the most efficient passers in Ohio this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Rusty Hutchinson – WR – Bloom-Carroll – Class of 2026</strong><br>Hutchinson may be undersized at 5'6”, but his production speaks volumes. The Wittenberg target averaged 18.6 yards per catch last season, totaling 837 yards and seven touchdowns. His burst and change of direction make him a constant home run threat.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='647593' first='Joshua' last='Smith'] – QB – Africentric – Class of 2026</strong><br>At 6'5” and nearly 200 pounds, Smith is a physical and accurate passer who threw for 2,033 yards and 26 touchdowns last season. The Bowling Green commit has the weapons around him to take the Nubians' offense to another level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1141989' first='Matty' last='Giannantonio'] – WR – Dublin Jerome – Class of 2026</strong><br>Giannantonio is coming off a stellar junior campaign with 56 receptions for 958 yards and 12 touchdowns, including a 97-yard score. The Bucknell commit combines polished routes with sure hands, making him one of the region's most consistent big-play receivers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->