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Week 7 H.S. Football Preview

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HAMILTON AT MIDDLETOWN

The Big Blue (4-2, 4-1 GMC) are off to their best start since the 2010 season and have won six straight against the Middies (3-3, 2-3). Middletown has lost three out of their last four and haven’t beaten Hamilton since Sept. 26, 2014, in a 24-3 contest. 

LAKOTA EAST AT SYCAMORE

The Thunderhawks (1-5, 1-4 GMC) snapped an eight-game losing streak dating back to last season with their win over Colerain in Week 6. The Aviators (3-3, 3-2) have lost two in a row. Sycamore senior running back Eugene Harney has nine rushing scores and leads the conference with 762 yards on the ground. Lakota East sophomore Ryder Hooks has 721 yards rushing and three touchdowns.

OAK HILLS AT LAKOTA WEST

The Firebirds (4-2, 4-1 GMC) are on a four-game winning streak and have beaten the Highlanders (2-4, 2-3) nine times in a row. Oak Hills junior Max Supe has five touchdown receptions and leads the conference with 487 yards receiving. Highlander’s sophomore linebacker Max Rhodes leads the GMC with 70 tackles.

PRINCETON AT FAIRFIELD

The Vikings (6-0, 5-0 GMC) are ranked third in the state in Division I and have a three-game winning streak against the Indians (1-5, 1-4). Princeton junior linebacker PJ Nelson is tied for first in the conference with six sacks.

BADIN AT CARROLL

The Rams (6-0, 1-0 GCLC) have a 34-game regular-season win streak and won six in a row against the Patriots (2-4, 0-1). Badin’s defense has only allowed 6.1 points a game.

FENWICK AT CHAMINADE JULIENNE

The Falcons (4-2, 0-1 GCLC) have lost two straight after winning their first four games of the season. Fenwick beat Chaminade Julienne 24-7 last season, but the Eagles have won three out of the last four in the series.

ROSS AT EDGEWOOD

The Cougars (1-5, 0-1 SWBL) have won two in a row against the Rams (1-5, 0-0), who are on a three-game losing streak. Ross senior Riley Caldwell leads the conference with 793 yards rushing and 12 touchdowns.

EATON AT MONROE

The Hornets (2-4, 0-1 SWBL) have split the last six meetings against the Eagles (5-1, 2-1). Eaton senior quarterback Chris Atkins has thrown for 1,037 yards and nine touchdowns. Monroe senior linebacker Caden Vance has 66 total tackles, which is third in the conference.

MADISON AT VALLEY VIEW

The Spartans (6-0, 3-0 SWBL) are ranked fourth in the state in Division V and have won 14 straight regular season games. The Mohawks (4-2, 0-2), losers of two straight, haven’t beaten Valley View since Sept. 7, 2018 in a 24-16 contest.

CARLISLE AT WAYNESVILLE

The Indians (2-4, 0-2 SWBL) have lost four in a row, while the Spartans 5-1, 2-0) have won five straight. Waynesville, which is ranked 10th in the state in Division V, has won the last two meetings against Carlisle.

BELLBROOK AT FRANKLIN

The Wildcats (2-4, 1-0 SWBL) have won two in a row after losing their first four games of the season. The Eagles (3-3, 1-0) have won three in a row against Franklin. Wildcats sophomore linebacker Jack Berry is tied for first in the conference with 68 tackles.

NORTHWEST AT TALAWANDA

The Brave (1-5, 0-0 SWOC) open conference play against the Knights (0-6, 0-1). The two teams have split the last four contests with Northwest beating Talawanda 53-49 in Week 10 last season.

LOCKLAND AT NEW MIAMI

The Vikings (1-5, 0-1 MVC) have been outscored 181-14 in their last four losses. The Panthers (2-4, 0-1) have beaten New Miami the last two meetings.

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