Here’s what you need to know heading into this weekend:
High School Football: 5 things to know about Week 7
Credit: Bryant Billing
Credit: Bryant Billing
Who are the eight remaining undefeated teams in the Miami Valley? Several marquee matchups will take place tonight.
3 to watch
- Dodgers at Phillies (Saturday, 6 p.m., TBS): Middletown native Kyle Schwarber will get his shot at the defending world champions - who eliminated the Reds earlier this week - in Game 1 of the National League Division Series.
- Minnesota at Ohio State (Saturday, 7:30 p.m., NBC/Peacock): PJ Fleck will bring his squad to Columbus looking to upset the No. 1-ranked Buckeyes. The Golden Gophers haven’t beaten Ohio State in 25 years.
- Lions at Bengals (Sunday, 1 p.m., FOX): Can Jake Browning and the Bengals bounce back against one of the NFL’s elite teams? Zac Taylor believes he can.
3 to see (in person tonight)
- Lakota West at Middletown: After falling to Lakota West last week, the Middies will try to bounce back against another Lakota school.
- Springfield at Wayne, 6 p.m.: The weekend’s marquee matchup will take place at Heidkamp Stadium. If you plan to attend, get your tickets early.
- Brookville at Oakwood: The unbeaten Blue Devils travel to Mack Hummon Stadium for a SWBL Buckeye Division showdown with the Lumberjacks.
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