High School Football: What to know about Week 2 matchups

Credit: Nick Graham

Credit: Nick Graham

With Week 1 in the rearview mirror, let’s take look at area Week 2 matchups:

MADISON AT GAMBLE MONTESSORI (Thurs.)

The Mohawks (0-1) lost their season opener 52-0 against Preble Shawnee, while the Gators (0-1) are coming off a 14-8 loss to New Miami. Madison beat Gamble Montessori 21-6 in 2023.

HAMILTON AT LAKOTA WEST

The Firebirds (1-0) and the Big Blue are coming off season-opening wins. Lakota West defeated St. Xavier 17-13, while Hamilton beat Badin 15-0. The Firebirds have won five straight against the Big Blue, including a 42-12 contest last season.

ST. FRANCIS DE SALES VS. BADIN, at Hamilton

The Rams (0-1) had their 38-game regular season winning streak snapped in a Week 1 loss to rival Hamilton. The Stallions (0-1) are coming off a 17-10 loss to Olentangy Berlin.

SPRINGBORO AT EDGEWOOD

The Cougars (0-1) lost to Milford 33-3 in Week 1, while the Panthers (1-0) rolled Little Miami 31-0.

FAIRFIELD AT COLERAIN

The Indians (0-1) lost to Wayne 31-13 in Week 1. The Cardinals (0-1) are coming off a 20-7 defeat to La Salle. Fairfield has won the last two meetings against Colerain.

TALAWANDA AT FENWICK

The Brave (0-1) went up 7-0 last week against Taylor before surrendering 21 straight points in a season-opening loss. Taylor outgained Talawanda 315-158 in total yards. The Falcons (0-1) are coming off a Week 1 defeat to Franklin. Fenwick has a four-game winning streak in the series.

MARION LOCAL AT FRANKLIN

The Wildcats (1-0) enjoyed a season-opening win over Fenwick — kicking off the Matt Muncy era. The Flyers (1-0) own the nation’s longest active winning streak at 49 games. Marion Local beat Franklin 63-7 in 2023.

MASON AT LAKOTA EAST

The Thunderhawks (0-1) and the Comets (0-1) are coming off season-opening defeats. Mason has won three out of the last four against Lakota East, including a 24-0 victory in 2023.

OAK HILLS AT MIDDLETOWN

The Middies (1-0) defeated Troy 28-18 in Week 1, giving new head coach Kali Jones his first win at the helm. Oak Hills (1-0) has won three of the last four games against Middletown, including a 24-20 victory in 2023.

WYOMING AT MONROE

The Hornets (1-0) blanked Goshen 35-0 in Week 1, giving new head coach Mark Mueller his first win at the helm. The Cowboys (1-0) are coming off a 28-14 victory over Ross. Wyoming knocked off Monroe 13-0 in 2023.

NEW MIAMI AT MANCHESTER

The Vikings (1-0) snapped a 21-game losing streak last week with their win over Gamble Montessori. The Greyhounds (1-0) had 310 passing yards in their 38-15 win over Pendleton County in Week 1.

MOUNT HEALTHY AT ROSS

The Rams (0-1) lost to Wyoming 28-14 in Week 1, while the Owls (0-1) lost to West Clermont 20-18. Mount Healthy beat Ross 40-14 in 2023. Ross senior quarterback Emory Severance rushed for 236 yards and scored a touchdown against the Cowboys.

CARLISLE AT MIAMI EAST

The Indians (1-0) rolled Twin Valley South 52-7 in Week 1, giving new head coach Josh Koogle his first win at the helm. Carlisle has beaten Miami East each of the last three seasons. Miami East (1-0) blanked Greenon 33-0 last week.

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