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1: (1) Thistle 8-0
2: (2) Kirtland 7-0
3: (3) Benedictine 6-0
4: (4) Mentor 3-5
5: (8) VASJ 5-1
6: (6) Kenston 7-1
7: (5): South 7-1
8: (8) Perry 6-2
9: (9) Riverside 5-3
10: (10) West Geauga 6-2
Watchlist: Brush 5-2, Gilmour 5-2, NDCL 4-4
Crop comments: The Hilltoppers have shut out three straight opponents and four in aggregate this year. Six of their eight enemies scored single digits. Thistle is a very solid No. 1 right now. … Kirtland has won 48 straight games after a rainy victory over Lakeside. The defense gave up a lot in the second half after a long, lightning delay, but the Hornets roll and stay at No. 2.… Benedictine has a very good argument for being No. 1 here. The Bengals are # 1 in the state at Division II (while Chardon is # 1 in Division III and Kirtland in Division V). If Benedictine wins at Akron Hoban this week in a high-profile statewide clash, expect some movement next week here. … Mentor remains at No. 4 despite a 3-5 record. The question is how the other teams below them would / might fare differently at this point. A moot point. … VASJ takes the big leap to No. 5 with a victory at Youngstown Ursuline. Vikings are for real, guys. Expect a deep run in the playoffs. … Kenston beat South, 3-0, last week, so the 7-1 Bombers are at No.6, while the 7-1 Rebels are at No.7. Both teams should recoup their starting quarters before the start of the playoffs, which changes the complexion of both squads. … Perry remains at No. 8 this week. The Pirates’ only losses are at 7-1 Kenston and 7-0 Kirtland. Even with a few injuries, the Pirates continue to score victories and will be tough to overcome in the Division IV playoffs. … No. 9 Riverside played undefeated Martinsburg, W.Va. – a loaded team across the river – tough in a 45-33 loss. The Beavers end the regular season with two tough games, at Kenston this week and at home against South in Week 10.… West Geauga remains in 10th place this week. The Wolverines’ only losses were against Bay (a game they could / should have won) and Kirtland. The Wolverines face Chagrin and Perry at home to conclude the regular season.
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