[Eric Frantz]

You vote, you decide...what team had Ohio's best performance in Week 8? Find out who the nominees for the Ohio National Guard JJHuddle Ohio Football Player of the Week are here and how to pick the winner. The choices are impressive...

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Week 9 Nominees

*Beavercreek
The Beavers beat traditional power Centerville for just the second time since 1970 with a 27-21 decision. Junior Arius Moore scored the game-winning TD on a 99-yard run, which tied the school record held by current girls basketball coach Ed Zink. Zink, who set the record in 1969, is the winningest coach in Ohio HS girls basketball history.

*Fenwick
The Falcons beat Alter for the first time ever with a 35-34 win. Fenwick stuffed an Alter 2-point conversion to secure the victory. With a win over Carroll, the Falcons will earn a share of their first ever GCL Divisional title.

*Franklin
The Wildcats won their second straight Southwestern Buckeye League Southwest Division title with a 41-13 win over Brookville. It’s the first time since 1987-89 that Franklin has won back-to-back football league titles.

*Pickerington Central
The Tigers won the 100th game in program history (since the district split in 2003) with a 44-7 win over Groveport-Madison. Pick Central reached the milestone in 120 games. The victory was also head coach Jay Sharrett’s 100th career victory (Sharrett took over in 2003). Since 2003, the Tigers own eight playoff berths, seven OCC tiles, three regional titles and two state finals appearances.

*Glouster Trimble
The Tomcats haven’t been scored on since Week 3. Trimble’s latest 21-0 win over Racine Southern was its sixth straight shutout win. The Tomcats have allowed 45 points all season.

*Hartley
The Hawks had two 200-yard rushers in a 41-6 win over Coshocton. Senior RB Ja’Wuan Woodley ran for 212 yards and three TDs on 26 carries, while senior RB Marcellus Calhoun had 211 yards and three TDs on 29 carries. Hartley had 540 yards of offense, including 479 rushing.

*Van Wert
The Cougars snapped an 18-game losing streak with a 26-6 win over St. Marys.

*Uhrichsville Claymont
The Mustangs scored a school record 67 points and had over 400 yards of offense in a 67-14 win over Meadowbrook. Claymont scored on offense, defense, and special teams and had 26 points in the first 2:40 of the game. Seven different players scored TDs for the Mustangs who forced six turnovers.

*Napoleon
The Wildcats (8-0-1) continue to impress and moved one step closer to the school’s first undefeated season since 1976 with a 48-7 win over Sylvania Northview. The victory wrapped a Northern Lakes League title as well. It’s been a season to remember for Napoleon, which made the playoffs last year at 5-5 and loss in the first round. In Week 1, RB Charlie Harris set the school single-game rushing record with 302 yards in a win over Defiance. Senior WR Jordan Lauf has also set a school single-season record with 12 receiving TDs. Lauf played soccer the last two years.

*St. Edward
The Eagles remained unbeaten by rallying from a 42-21 third quarter deficit en route to a 49-42 win over host Moeller. St. Ed was led by senior RB Dwayne Aaron who ran for 250 yards and four TDs on 36 carries. Senior QB Ryan Fallon added three TDs and 259 yards on 16-of-30 passing. The Eagles had 548 yards of offense. In addition to the win over Moeller, St. Ed has also beaten GCL South powers St. Xavier and Elder this season.

[ECOLace]

It's spelled Uhrichsville, not Urichsville

[wetdawg99]

Beavercreek has beat both Huber Heights Wayne and Centerville this year... Do not believe that has ever been done in the same year..

[jhb86]

Claymont

[LUV THE GAME]

Pick central

[Steelergal78]

Liberty Union should be on this list: Just about NO one believed LU would be the victor against West Jefferson. Mother Nature gave both teams a mud bowl to play in. LU won 47-12, taking their record to 7-2 overall. Only one pass completed in the game. This was an old-fashioned pound-it-out-on-the-ground game. LU recovered 4 fumbles, had 2 sacks, a blocked punt, scored 7 touchdowns, 15 players with tackles, and over 400 yards rushing.

[Bigdog1990]

Franklin

[coke72]

Originally Posted by Steelergal78

Liberty Union should be on this list: Just about NO one believed LU would be the victor against West Jefferson. Mother Nature gave both teams a mud bowl to play in. LU won 47-12, taking their record to 7-2 overall. Only one pass completed in the game. This was an old-fashioned pound-it-out-on-the-ground game. LU recovered 4 fumbles, had 2 sacks, a blocked punt, scored 7 touchdowns, 15 players with tackles, and over 400 yards rushing.

that would have been a good nomination. Nominations open every Monday. You can submit them next week if you feel inclined.