OHSAA football computer rankings: Moeller, Badin, Wyoming remain top seeds

Scott Springer, Cincinnati Enquirer
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Three Southwest Ohio schools are top seeds in the Sept. 20 release of the OHSAA football computer rankings as composed by JoeEitel.com. Moeller stays on top in Division I in addition to gaining No. 1 in the Ohio media poll . Monday. The Crusaders are currently projected to begin their postseason with Middletown.

Sixteen teams advance to the postseason so as things stand now, Colerain, Sycamore and Walnut Hills would be non-qualifiers. Right now, the 8-9 matchup would be intriguing with Mason of the Greater Miami Conference facing St. Xavier, which has won the last two Greater Catholic League-South titles.

Moeller head coach Mark Elder reacts in the football game between Moeller and St. Xavier high schools, Friday, Sept.16, 2022.
Moeller head coach Mark Elder reacts in the football game between Moeller and St. Xavier high schools, Friday, Sept.16, 2022.

Division I

Region 4 - 1. Moeller (5-0) 16.2, 2. Elder (4-1) 13.3828, 3.Lakota West (5-0) 12.9, 4. Fairfield (5-0) 10.95, 5. Princeton (4-1) 10.25, 6. Milford (4-1) 10.15, 7. Springboro (4-1) 9.6, 8. Mason (4-1) 9.0, 9. St. Xavier (2-3) 5.8828, 10. Hamilton (2-3) 5.05, 11. Western Hills (3-2) 4.9, 12.West Clermont (3-2) 4.85, 13.Lakota East (2-3) 4.5, 14. Oak Hills (2-3) 2.5, 15. Lebanon (1-4) 2.35, 16. Middletown (1-4) 1.85, 17. Colerain (1-4) 1.3, 18. Sycamore (0-5) 0, 18. Walnut Hills (0-5) 0

Defending state champion Winton Woods is currently ranked by the computer behind Xenia in Division II, so the Warriors would line up against Harrison the No. 15 seed at this point in time. La Salle would sneak in at No. 16 to be paired with top seed Xenia. Currently, Loveland and Aiken would be eliminated.

Jaylen Grant secures a completed pass for La Salle at the La Salle vs. Louisville-Trinity football game Friday, Sept. 9, 2022.
Jaylen Grant secures a completed pass for La Salle at the La Salle vs. Louisville-Trinity football game Friday, Sept. 9, 2022.

Division II

Region 8 - 1. Xenia (5-0) 11.65, 2.Winton Woods (5-0) 9.6, 3. Kings (5-0) 9.4, 4. Edgewood (4-1) 9.05, 5. Piqua (4-1) 7.8818, 6. Troy (3-2) 5.0667, 7. Anderson (3-2) 5.05, 8 Little Miami (2-3) 3.9, 9. Northwest (2-3) 3.75, 10. Sidney (2-3) 3.35, 11. Lima Senior (3-2) 3.3, 12 Ross (2-3) 3.2, 13. Withrow (2-3) 2.9, 14. Riverside Stebbins (2-2) 2.75, 15. Harrison (1-4) 2.7, 16. La Salle (1-3) 2.3472, 17. Loveland (1-4) 1.9, 18. Fairborn (1-4) 1.1, 19. Aiken (1-3) 0.875, 19. Day. Belmont (1-3) 0.875

Undefeated Badin leads Division III, Region 12 and would line up with No. 16 seed Dayton Carroll if it all began this week. A marquee matchup to watch if everything stands would be No. 3 Western Brown against No. 14 Monroe. Earlier this season, Western Brown beat the Hornets 65-51. Wilmington and Goshen are among the Division III schools beyond the allotted 16.

Drew Novak (2) looks to complete a pass in the flat for Western Brown at the Monroe vs. Western Brown football game Friday, Sept. 2, 2022.
Drew Novak (2) looks to complete a pass in the flat for Western Brown at the Monroe vs. Western Brown football game Friday, Sept. 2, 2022.

Division III

Region 12 - 1. Badin (5-0) 11.75, 2. Tipp City Tippecanoe (5-0) 11.3566, 3 Western Brown (4-1) 10.55, 4. New Richmond (5-0) 9.4, 5. Bellbrook (4-1) 9.35, 6. Wapakoneta (4-1) 8.65, 7. Hughes (3-1) 7.1818, 8. Dayton Chaminade Julienne (3-2) 6.3351, 9. Celina (3-2) 6.1, 10. New Carlisle Tecumseh (3-2) 5.9, 11. Woodward (4-1) 5.4816, 12. Hillsboro (3-2) 5.45, 13. Elida (4-1) 5.2, 14. Monroe (3-2) 5.0, 15. Mount Healthy (3-2) 4.85, 16. Dayton Carroll (3-2) 3.85, 17. Wilmington (2-3) 3.3111, 18. Vandalia Butler (2-3) 2.85, 19. Trotwood-Madison (1-4) 2.7172, 20. Goshen (1-4) 2.4

Wyoming's Cowboys continue their run in Division IV, Region 16 and would face No. 16 Bethel-Tate as things stand now. A possible Greater Catholic League-Coed playoff game based on the numbers would be Fenwick the No. 3 seed hosting No. 14 McNicholas. CHCA, defending Division IV champion Clinton-Massie and Batavia are at the time, out of the picture.

Wyoming running back C.J. Hester runs the ball during the football game between Taft and Wyoming high schools Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
Wyoming running back C.J. Hester runs the ball during the football game between Taft and Wyoming high schools Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.

Division IV

Region 16 - 1. Wyoming (5-0) 10.3495, 2. Chillicothe Unioto (5-0) 8.85, 3 Bishop Fenwick (4-1) 7.1, 4. Springfield Shawnee (4-1) 6.8, 5. Greenfield McClain (4-1) 6.7, 6. Urbana (3-2) 6.3838, 7. Reading (4-1) 5.8727, 8. Taft (4-1) 5.85, 9. Day. Northridge (4-1) 5, 10. Kettering Archbishop Alter (3-2) 4.9, 11. St. Paris Graham Local (2-3) 4.85, 12. Eaton (3-2) 4.6, 13. Taylor (3-2) 4.3, 14. McNicholas (3-2) 4.25, 15. Waverly (2-3) 3.2, 16. Bethel-Tate (2-3) 3.0, 17. Springfield Kenton Ridge (2-3) 2.8, 18. Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy (2-3) 2.6111, 19. Clinton-Massie (1-4) 1.85, 20. Batavia (1-4) 1.7

In Division V, Madeira could possibly have a rematch at No. 5 with the No. 12 seed Purcell Marian, whom they beat 21-9 Sept. 3. Mariemont, Clark Montessori and Norwood all need help to continue their seasons.

Purcell quarterback Chad Mumper attempts a pass in the game between Purcell Marian and Deer Park high schools at Deer Park High School, Aug. 20, 2022.
Purcell quarterback Chad Mumper attempts a pass in the game between Purcell Marian and Deer Park high schools at Deer Park High School, Aug. 20, 2022.

Division V

Region 20 - 1. Chillicothe Zane Trace (5-0) 10.2, 2. West Milton Milton-Union (5-0) 9.65, 3. Springfield Northeastern (5-0) 8.8, 4. Brookville (5-0) 8.7, 5. Madeira (5-0) 8.25, 6. Jamestown Greeneview (4-1) 7.95, 6. Germantown Valley View (4-1) 7.95, 8. Camden Preble Shawnee (3-1) 5.5694, 9. Waynesville (3-2) 5.25, 10. Summit Country Day (3-2) 5.198, 11. Blanchester (3-2) 4.35, 12. Purcell Marian (3-2) 4.2857, 13. North College Hill (2-1) 4.0, 14. Clermont Northeastern (2-3) 3.4687, 15. Carlisle (2-3) 2.45, 16. Gamble Montessori (2-3) 2.3143, 17. Mariemont (2-3) 2.25, 18. Williamsport Westfall (2-3) 2.0, 19. Clark Montessori (2-2) 1.75, 20. Norwood (1-4)

In Division VI, No. 5 Williamsburg, No. 8 Cincinnati Country Day and No. 10 Deer Park appear safe.

Williamsburg receiver Bryce Lillie hauls in a pass in the second quarter of the Wildcats' 42-14 win over St. Bernard Friday, August 26, 2022
Williamsburg receiver Bryce Lillie hauls in a pass in the second quarter of the Wildcats' 42-14 win over St. Bernard Friday, August 26, 2022

Division VI

Region 24 - 1. Maria Stein Marion Local (5-0) 10.75, 2. Versailles (4-1) 7.25, 3. Harrod Allen East (4-1) 6.25, 4. New Madison Tri-Village (4-1) 6.0818, 5. Williamsburg (4-1) 6.0273, 6. Bainbridge Paint Valley (3-2) 5.65, 7. New Paris National Trail (4-1) 5.5212, 8. Cincinnati Country Day (3-1) 4.5478, 9. West Liberty-Salem (3-2) 3.9131, 10. Deer Park (2-3) 3.0636, 11. Chillicothe Huntington (2-3) 2.9, 11. Rockford Parkway (2-3) 2.9, 13. Milford Center Fairbanks (3-2) 2.85, 14. Lucasville Valley (2-3) 2.65, 15. West Alexandria Twin Valley South (2-3) 2.6111, 16. North Lewisburg Triad (2-3) 2.5091, 17. Frankfort Adena (2-3) 2.3, 18. Arcanum (2-3) 2.2, 19. Anna (2-3) 2.0, 20. Miamisburg Day. Christian (2-3) 1.804

From Division VII, currently in are St. Bernard-Elmwood Place, Cincinnati College Prep and MVCA. Currently out are Lockland, New Miami and Riverview East.

Division VII

Region 28 - 1. Springfield Cath. Central (5-0) 7.85, 2. New Bremen (4-1) 6.45, 3. Ansonia (4-1) 6.15, 4. Mechanicsburg (4-1) 5.85, 5. DeGraff Riverside (3-2) 5.15, 5. S. Charleston Southeastern Local (3-2) 5.15, 7. Minster (3-2) 5.1, 8. Fort Loramie (3-2) 4.2837, 9. St. Bernard-Elmwood Place (3-2) 3.8887, 10. Cincinnati College Preparatory (2-3) 3.6, 11. Fort Recovery (2-3) 3.55, 12. Miami Valley Christian Acad. (3-2) 2.7592, 13. Sidney Lehman Cath. (2-3) 1.6, 14. Cedarville (1-3) 1.5694, 15. St. Henry (1-4) 1.15, 15. Troy Christian (1-4) 1.15, 17. Union City Mississinawa Valley (1-4) 0.8, 17. Lewisburg Tri-County North (1-4) 0.8, 19. Lockland (0-4) 0, 19. New Miami (0-4) 0, 19. Riverview East Acad. (0-4) 0

This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Ohio football computer rankings Sept. 20; early playoff projections