This report compiles the latest high school football standings for the Marion vicinity, alongside the complete schedule of games slated for Week 5, specifically September 18. It presents a detailed breakdown of team performance and upcoming contests across several key conferences, including the Mid Ohio Athletic Conference, Northwest Central Conference, and Knox Morrow Athletic Conference, as well as the Central Buckeye Conference Mad River Division. This information serves as a crucial guide for local football enthusiasts, offering a snapshot of the competitive landscape and what to expect in the upcoming week's matchups.
The Mid Ohio Athletic Conference (MOAC) currently features Ontario and Shelby leading the pack with unblemished 4-0 overall records, both holding a 1-0 standing within the conference. Marion Harding is close behind with a 3-1 overall record and a 1-0 conference record, while Pleasant also sits at 2-2 overall and 1-0 in MOAC play. Other teams like Clear Fork and Galion have 3-1 and 2-2 overall records respectively, but both are 0-1 in conference play. Highland (1-3, 0-1 MOAC) and River Valley (0-4, 0-1 MOAC) round out the standings. The Week 5 MOAC schedule includes Marion Harding facing River Valley, Pleasant challenging Clear Fork, Shelby competing against Highland, and Ontario hosting Galion.
In the Northwest Central Conference (NWCC), North Baltimore is the standout team with a perfect 4-0 overall record and a dominant 3-0 in conference games. Elgin and Upper Scioto Valley are also strong contenders, both with 3-1 overall records and 2-0 in NWCC play. Perry follows with a 2-2 overall record and 2-1 in the conference. Waynesfield-Goshen holds a 2-2 overall and 1-1 conference record, while Hardin Northern and Ridgemont are both 1-3 overall and 1-2 in conference play. Cory-Rawson and Ridgedale are yet to secure a win, standing at 0-4 overall and 0-3 in the NWCC. The upcoming Week 5 games on September 18 will see North Baltimore traveling to Elgin, Ridgemont visiting Ridgedale, Cory-Rawson facing Hardin Northern, Upper Scioto Valley playing Waynesfield-Goshen, and Perry taking on Ada.
The Knox Morrow Athletic Conference (KMAC) has Danville at the top with a flawless 4-0 overall and 1-0 conference record. Mount Gilead is also strong with a 3-1 overall and 1-0 KMAC record. Centerburg (2-2 overall, 1-0 KMAC) and Northmor (1-3 overall, 1-0 KMAC) are also showing promising conference starts. East Knox, despite a strong 3-1 overall record, is 0-1 in KMAC play, similar to Fredericktown (2-2 overall, 0-1 KMAC) and Loudonville (2-2 overall, 0-1 KMAC). Cardington-Lincoln is currently 0-4 overall and 0-1 in the conference. Key matchups for Week 5 in the KMAC include Mount Gilead at Danville, Northmor at Centerburg, Cardington-Lincoln at Fredericktown, and East Knox at Loudonville.
For the Central Buckeye Conference (CBC) Mad River Division, Graham and North Union both share a 3-1 overall record. Benjamin Logan and Indian Lake follow with identical 2-2 records. Shawnee holds a 1-3 record, and Northwestern is still seeking their first victory at 0-4. The Week 5 schedule for the CBC Mad River Division on September 18 features Urbana against North Union, Kenton Ridge at Northwestern, Jonathan Alder facing Shawnee, Bellefontaine at Indian Lake, London at Graham, and Tecumseh at Benjamin Logan.
This detailed report offers a concise summary of the local high school football scene as teams enter Week 5. Fans can easily track their favorite teams' positions within their respective conferences and look forward to the upcoming games that promise to further shape the season's narratives.
