7 Game-Changers to Watch Tonight

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>1. Toriano Allen – RB – Lorain – Class of 2026 (Senior)</strong><br>Allen jump-started Lorain's win over rival Elyria with a 90-yard kick return, then piled up 150 yards on 14 carries with two more touchdowns. Explosive and durable, he's a home-run hitter who can tilt a game in one play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2. Dre Jackson – QB – Canal Winchester – Class of 2026 (Senior)</strong><br>Jackson orchestrated one of the most dramatic comebacks of Week 2, helping Canal Winchester rally from down 21 points to stun Hilliard Davidson. A dual-threat signal caller with composure in big moments, he's already proven he can handle the spotlight.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>3. Isaiah Kemper – LB – Canal Winchester – Class of 2026 (Senior)</strong><br>Kemper sealed that same win with a safety in the closing minutes. Physical and instinctive, he's the type of defensive leader who can make a single play that decides the outcome.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>4. Xavier Board – RB – Aurora – Class of 2026 (Senior)</strong><br>Board gashed the defense for 155 yards and three touchdowns on 17 carries last week. Aurora leans on him for big plays, and he delivers consistently.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>5. Logan Goodrick – QB – Springfield – Class of 2026 (Senior)</strong><br>Goodrick accounted for three first-half touchdowns against Northview. A poised dual-threat leader, he has Springfield off to its best start in years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>6. Jakobe May – RB – Springfield – Class of 2027 (Junior)</strong><br>May scored twice in Springfield's 44-10 win, showcasing balance and acceleration. His chemistry with Goodrick gives the Blue Devils a potent one-two punch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>7. [player_tooltip player_id='497332' first='Seth' last='Elchert'] – WR – Liberty-Benton – Class of 2026 (Senior)</strong><br>A second-team All-Ohioan in 2024, Elchert continues to shine. His sure hands and ability to create separation make him one of the toughest receivers to cover in Northwest Ohio.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Friday Night Watchlist – 6 More Names to Follow</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1313608' first='Connor' last='Barbara'] – QB – Liberty-Benton – Class of 2027 (Junior)</strong> – Calm leader of the Eagles' balanced offense, already battle-tested vs playoff-caliber opponents.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Antonio Gianino – RB – Clay – Class of 2026 (Senior)</strong> – Turned a blocked punt into points last week; adds burst to Clay's ground game.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='506535' first='Zach' last='Elchert'] – RB/LB – Liberty-Benton – Class of 2026 (Senior)</strong> – Tough two-way player who scored and anchored the defense against Columbus Grove.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1679432' first='Edmund' last='Opfer'] – WR – Eastwood – Class of 2028 (Sophomore)</strong> – Emerging playmaker with two touchdown grabs last week.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Brayden Luidhardt – QB – Eastwood – Class of 2028 (Sophomore)</strong> – Young quarterback showing strong chemistry with Opfer in the passing game.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Hayden Groll – FB – Napoleon – Class of 2029 (Freshman)</strong> – Scored twice, including the game-winner, showing maturity beyond his years.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->