Another week of high school football playoffs has rolled through the Cincinnati‑Northern Kentucky area, delivering strong performances and setting up intriguing regional semifinals. Below are the latest scores, key player highlights, and our best bets for the upcoming games.
Division I, Region 4 – #4 Moeller vs. #1 Princeton
Moeller continued its physical style on both sides of the ball, holding Winton Woods to just three rushing yards and limiting star running back Zeke Garrett to 23 yards. Quarterback Hunter McLaughlin threw for 187 yards and two touchdowns, while running back Juice Glover‑Brown added 65 yards and a score. Defensively, Julian Dwyer and Andrew Stofko each recorded eight tackles.
Princeton rebounded from a slow start to defeat rival Middletown. After trailing 5‑0 early, the Vikings surged with 22 fourth‑quarter points to win 27‑6. Jordan Shall rushed for 156 yards and two touchdowns, and Monsanna Torbert contributed four catches for 66 yards. Both teams have shown why they earned top seeds, and the rematch promises a tight contest.
Betting outlook: Princeton edged Moeller in their first‑round meeting, making the Vikings a slight favorite for this week’s showdown.
Division V, Region 20 – #6 Bishop Fenwick vs. #2 Williamsburg
Bishop Fenwick entered the postseason with a 5‑5 regular‑season record but has gone 2‑0 in the playoffs, outscoring opponents 68‑7. The Falcons boast a balanced attack led by quarterback McCaffrey Halcomb, who has thrown for over 1,200 yards. Wide receivers Hudson Kreke and DJ Berning, along with rushers Micah O’Connor and an unnamed teammate, combine for more than 1,600 rushing yards. O’Connor also leads the team with 85 tackles.
Williamsburg sits at 10‑1 and aims to reach the regional final. Quarterback Landen Brandenburg has thrown for 950 yards and 11 touchdowns while rushing for 762 yards and 19 scores. He also recorded 48 tackles and 8.5 sacks, leading the SBAAC. Defensive standouts Jackson Kreimer, Kaydon Randall and Zane Wright rank among the league’s top sack leaders.
Betting outlook: Fenwick’s confidence and recent dominance give them a solid chance to upset the higher‑seeded Williamsburg.
Division III, Region 12 – #3 McNicholas vs. #2 Tippecanoe
McNicholas, the GCL Co‑Ed division champion, arrives with an 8‑game winning streak and a 9‑2 record. Quarterback Evan Sandfoss leads the offense with poise, while running back Joseph Reuss provides stability in the backfield. Wide receivers Max Orlando and Connor Powderly add speed, and defensive end Max Hamilton topped the conference with 13 sacks.
Tippecanoe balances a potent passing attack with a strong rushing game. Quarterback Larkin Thomas has thrown for over 2,000 yards and 26 touchdowns, adding 528 rushing yards and nine scores. Receivers Colston Atrz (804 yards, 12 TD) and Levi Jones (387 yards, 10 TD) complement the ground game, while Bentley Heckman, Grant Titley and Kam Hypes threaten defenses as deep‑field threats.
Betting outlook: McNicholas looks to keep its momentum alive, but Tippecanoe’s dual‑threat offense could tip the scales.
Game of the Week
The Blitz 5 Game of the Week heads to Price Hill for a regional semifinal clash in Division I, Region 4. No. 6 St. Xavier travels to face No. 2 Elder on Friday night. For a full preview of this marquee matchup, see our dedicated preview article.
Stay tuned for live updates and final scores as the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky high school football playoffs continue to showcase the talent, dedication, and community spirit that define our local schools.
Original reporting: WLWT Cincinnati — read the source article.
