Walsh Jesuit vs Hoban, OHSAA high school football photos
Hoban’s Mario Manningham Jr completes a pass during the Walsh Jesuit and Hoban football game in Cuyahoga Falls on Sept. 25, 2026.
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Hoban’s Mario Manningham Jr completes a pass during the Walsh Jesuit and Hoban football game in Cuyahoga Falls on Sept. 25, 2026.
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Walsh Jesuit’s Dominick Courtad with a carry during the Walsh Jesuit and Hoban football game in Cuyahoga Falls on Sept. 25, 2026.
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Hoban’s Major Cribbs on a keeper is caught by Walsh Jesuit’s Emmett Tobin at the Walsh Jesuit and Hoban football game in Cuyahoga Falls on Sept. 25, 2026.
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Hoban’s John Johnson with a carry as Walsh Jesuit’s Ben Biel is set to tackle at the Walsh Jesuit and Hoban football game in Cuyahoga Falls on Sept. 25, 2026.
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Walsh Jesuit’s Dominick Courtad is tackled by a defenders at the Walsh Jesuit and Hoban football game in Cuyahoga Falls on Sept. 25, 2026.
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Walsh Jesuit’s Cayden Levert pass is incomplete from heavy coverage from Hoban’s Jaiden Daniels and Gavin BaluchWalsh Jesuit and Hoban football game in Cuyahoga Falls on Sept. 25, 2026.
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Walsh Jesuit’s Ben Biel tries to tackle Hoban’s Cameron Chaney at the Walsh Jesuit and Hoban football game in Cuyahoga Falls on Sept. 25, 2026.
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Walsh Jesuit’s Emmett Tobin reaches for Hoban’s quarterback Major Cribbs on a keeper at the Walsh Jesuit and Hoban football game in Cuyahoga Falls on Sept. 25, 2026.
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Hoban’s John Johnson doesn’t complete the pass at the Walsh Jesuit and Hoban football game in Cuyahoga Falls on Sept. 25, 2026.
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Hoban’s Major Cribbs on a keeper at the Walsh Jesuit and Hoban football game in Cuyahoga Falls on Sept. 25, 2026.
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Hoban’s Malachi Cook celebrates with his teammates after scoring a touchdown at the Walsh Jesuit and Hoban football game in Cuyahoga Falls on Sept. 25, 2026.
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Hoban’s Jaiden Daniels runs away from Walsh Jesuit’s Dario Jeras at the Walsh Jesuit and Hoban football game in Cuyahoga Falls on Sept. 25, 2026.
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Pass intended for Walsh Jesuit’s Cameron Brunson is almost intercepted by Hoban’s Carlos Gordon at the Walsh Jesuit and Hoban football game in Cuyahoga Falls on Sept. 25, 2026.
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Cleveland Cavaliers’ Donovan Mitchell interacts with fans at the Walsh Jesuit and Hoban football game in Cuyahoga Falls on Sept. 25, 2026.
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Cleveland Cavaliers’ Donovan Mitchell throws a football to teammate James Harden during halftime of the Walsh Jesuit and Hoban football game in Cuyahoga Falls on Sept. 25, 2026.
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Cleveland Cavaliers’ James Harden catches a pass from teammate Donovan Mitchell during halftime of the Walsh Jesuit and Hoban football game in Cuyahoga Falls on Sept. 25, 2026.
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Cleveland Cavaliers’ Tyrese Proctor waits for the ball at the Walsh Jesuit and Hoban football game in Cuyahoga Falls on Sept. 25, 2026.
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Cleveland Browns’ Denzel Boston signs a cap while wearing a Walsh Jesuit cap at the Hoban football game in Cuyahoga Falls on Sept. 25, 2026.
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Cleveland Browns’ KC Concepcion signs autographs for young fans at the Walsh Jesuit and Hoban football game in Cuyahoga Falls on Sept. 25, 2026.
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Hoban’s Jace Campbell celebrates after turning an interception into a touchdown at the Walsh Jesuit and Hoban football game in Cuyahoga Falls on Sept. 25, 2026.
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Walsh Jesuit’s Cameron Brunson is stopped by Hoban’s Alfred Wood at the Walsh Jesuit and Hoban football game in Cuyahoga Falls on Sept. 25, 2026.
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Walsh Jesuit’s Xavier Steele is tackled by Hoban’s Alfred Wood, Rocco Szekeres and Bryce Rhoden at the Walsh Jesuit and Hoban football game in Cuyahoga Falls on Sept. 25, 2026.
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Walsh Jesuit’s David Ternosky on a keeper during the Walsh Jesuit and Hoban football game in Cuyahoga Falls on Sept. 25, 2026.
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Hoban’s Major Cribbs makes gains on a keeper during the Walsh Jesuit and Hoban football game in Cuyahoga Falls on Sept. 25, 2026.
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Hoban’s Terrell Daniels makes it into the end zone for a touchdown during the Walsh Jesuit and Hoban football game in Cuyahoga Falls on Sept. 25, 2026.
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Hoban student section fills the sky with baby powder after the Knights beat Walsh Jesuit in Cuyahoga Falls on Sept. 25, 2026.
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OHSAA Division I, Region 1 Greater Akron playoff matchup
No. 5 Hudson (9-3) at No. 1 St. Edward (9-2)
Hudson and St. Edward have split two games in the series. The last time the two played, the Eagles won 42-14 on Nov. 29, 2014. … This is the 19th time Hudson has made the playoffs. The Explorers have reached the state semifinals three times (2014-16) and have a 28-18 postseason record. They beat No. 4 Jackson 44-14 on Nov. 6 to advance. … St. Edward is making its 32nd playoff appearance. The Eagles have been to the state semifinals 15 times (1975-76, 1986, 2003, 2005, 2010, 2013-15, 2018, 2021-25). They won titles in 2010, 2014-15, 2018 and 2022-23 and were runners-up in 1975, 1985 and 2003.
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OHSAA Division II, Region 5 Greater Akron playoff matchups
No. 4 Mayfield (11-0) at No. 1 Highland (10-1)
Mayfield and Highland are meeting for the first time, according to fourseasonsfootball.com. … This is the 16th time Highland has made the playoffs. The Hornets have reached the state semifinals once (2013) and have a 22-15 postseason record. … They beat No. 9 Brecksville 31-7 on Nov. 6 to advance. … The Wildcats are making their 17th appearance in the playoffs. They made the state semifinals four times (2014, 2007, 1998 and 1984). Mayfield beat No. 5 Wadsworth 32-21 on Nov. 6 to advance. The Wildcats have an 18-16 record in the playoffs.
No. 3 Nordonia (10-1) at No. 2 Walsh Jesuit (8-2)
Walsh owns a 15-1 series edge on Nordonia. The last time the two played, the Warriors won 49-18 on Nov. 7, 2025. … The Warriors are making their 24th playoff appearance. They’ve reached the semifinals six times, have won a title in 1999 and were runners-up in 1998. Walsh has a 38-22 record in the playoffs. … This is the 21st time Nordonia has made the playoffs. The Knights reached the state semifinals three times and were state runners-up in 2002 and 2014. They beat No. 6 Eastlake North 37-21 on Nov. 6 to advance. Nordonia has a 23-20 record in the playoffs.
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OHSAA Division IV, Region 13 Greater Akron playoff matchups
No. 5 West Geauga (10-2) vs. No. 1 Streetsboro (9-2)
The Rockets own a 3-1 series edge on the Wolverines. … The last time the two met, Streetsboro won 35-21 on Oct. 21, 2025. This is the 10th time Streetsboro has made the playoffs. The Rockets have never reached the state semifinals and have an 8-9 record in the postseason. … West Geauga is making its 12th playoff appearance and has never reached the state semifinals. It beat No. 4 Norton 41-20 on Nov. 6 to advance. The Wolverines have a 5-11 record in the playoffs.
Division VII, Region 25 Greater Akron playoff matchup
Mogadore is 6-0 against the Red Wolves and beat them 41-10 the last time the two met on Nov. 12, 2002. … This is the 40th time the Wildcats have reached the postseason. They’ve reached the state semifinals 17 times (1979-81, 1983-88, 1996, 2000-02, 2010, 2012 and 2015). Mogadore won titles in 1979, 1996 and 2002 and was runner-up in 1987-88, 2000-01 and 2015. They beat No. 6 St. John School 28-7 on Nov. 6 to advance. The Wildcats have a 77-36 record in the playoffs. … The Red Wolves are making their 29th playoff appearance. They reached the state semifinals in 1998 and 2016-18 and were state runner-up in 2016-17. They beat No. 7 Dalton 23-8 to advance. Cuyahoga Heights has a 39-28 record in the playoffs.
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