CINCINNATI — We're wrapping up Week 9 of the high school football season! Vote now for your Player of the Week now.
NOMINEES:
- Wyoming RB CJ Hester rushed for 225 yards and seven touchdowns in a 65-0 win over visiting Finneytown. He had just one carry in the second half.
- Highlands WR Charlie Noon finished with 260 all-purpose yards in a 32-21 win over Covington Catholic in the Friday Frenzy Game of the Week.
- Princeton WR Riley Woods had three carries for 133 yards and two touchdowns as well as an 18-yard touchdown reception as the Vikings beat Sycamore 42-7.
- Mason RB Nick Sailers ran for 154 yards and three touchdowns in the Comets' 30-7 win over Fairfield.
- Anderson QB Griffin Scalf was 22 of 24 passing for 396 yards and five touchdowns as the Raptors beat Turpin 62-20.
The Game of the Week did not disappoint as Highlands snapped Covington Catholic's nine-game winning streak in their rivalry series. Led by Noon and running back Dawson Hosea, the Bluebirds moved to 7-2 with a 32-21 win.
Anderson easily defeated neighbor Turpin 62-20, though the Spartans' George Machenheimer ran for a 95-yard touchdown on a kickoff return. Raptors quarterback Griffin Scalf was the star of the show, throwing for nearly 400 yards.
Taft defeated Hughes 39-0. Both teams could still win a share of the CMAC, but that depends on what the top team in the conference, Withrow, does next week.
Badin, the No. 1 team in Division III, went on the road to play Bishop Fenwick. The Rams kept their unbeaten status, winning 14-6. They'll finish the regular season against McNick next week.
Mason senior Nick Sailers led his squad to a 30-7 victory over Fairfield.
Edgewood's Tavionne Crosby scored a touchdown with his helmet off in the team's 30-7 win over Ross.
Harrison was not able to complete their wild comeback late against Northwest, falling 54-42.
New Richmond honored the class of 2023 before hosting Clinton-Massie. The team was up early in the first half, but fell to the visitors, 42-21.
Cincinnati Country Day won easily over Lockland at home, 52-14.
Newport Central Catholic shut out Dayton 55-10.
In Indiana, East Central was able to cut their deficit down to two in the fourth quarter against Indy's Roncalli, but the Trojans fumbled on their final drive. Roncalli won 21-19.
For a full list of scores, check out our scoreboard below.
