CLEVELAND, Ohio — Week 8 of high school football in Northeast Ohio was full of exciting matchups and impressive performances across various conferences. Fans got a chance to witness some high-scoring games and a few surprises as teams pushed through the season.
In the Chagrin Valley Conference, Chagrin Division, Hawken had a strong showing against Orange, winning decisively with a score of 50-13. Lutheran West also pulled off a close win, edging out West Geauga with a score of 23-20.
In the Metro Division, Cuyahoga Heights dominated Beachwood, finishing the game with a 39-6 victory. Meanwhile, in the Valley Division, Kirtland delivered a shutout, defeating Chagrin Falls 49-0.
The Cleveland West Conference saw Buckeye score big against Normandy with a commanding 59-13 win. In another thrilling match, Rocky River narrowly defeated Westlake, securing a 28-19 victory.
The Greater Cleveland Conference featured Strongsville as they blanked Shaker Heights 50-0, while Mentor cruised past Brunswick with a score of 45-14.
Switching to the Lake Erie League, Maple Heights put on a strong performance against Bedford, finishing with a score of 40-6. Lorain also had an outstanding night, dominating Shaw with a 60-7 win.
In the Suburban League, American Conference, Copley outpaced Barberton, winning 48-27, while Highland had an easy time against Revere, winning 41-0.
Meanwhile, Akron City Series saw Ellet defeat North 28-0, making their mark this week. In nonconference action, Archbishop Hoban managed a 20-0 shutout over Glenville.
With so many teams showing off their skills and strategy, the football season in Northeast Ohio is shaping up to be an exciting one as teams gear up for the final weeks of the regular season. Fans are eager for what the coming weeks will bring as teams vie for playoff positions!
