http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Sat, 24 Oct 2026 04:11:34 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/10/24/golden-state-valkyries-beat-atlanta-dream-even-wnba-finals/stories/20261024081 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/10/24/golden-state-valkyries-beat-atlanta-dream-even-wnba-finals/stories/20261024081#comments Sat, 24 Oct 2026 21:38:43 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/10/24/golden-state-valkyries-beat-atlanta-dream-even-wnba-finals/stories/20261024081 ATLANTA  — Gabby Williams gave a passionate speech to her teammates after Golden State fell behind in the WNBA Finals, saying she had to show a “different type of fire." Golden State Valkyries forward Gabby Williams (1) shoots against Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray (15) during Game 4 of the WNBA basketball finals on Oct. 24 in Atlanta. Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard (10) attempts to shoot against Golden State Valkyries center Kiah Stokes (41) in the second half during Game 4 of the WNBA basketball finals on Oct. 24 in Atlanta. Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray (15) walks off the court near the end of Game 4 of the WNBA basketball finals against the Golden State Valkyries on Oct. 24 in Atlanta. Golden State Valkyries forward Gabby Williams (1) dribbles against Atlanta Dream guard Isobel Borlase (20) during Game 4 of the WNBA basketball finals on Oct. 24 in Atlanta. Golden State Valkyries forward Laeticia Amihere (3) attempts to shoot in the second half during Game 4 of the WNBA basketball finals against the Golden State Valkyries on Oct. 24 in Atlanta. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/10/24/hoover-td-run-lifts-no-6-indiana-win-michigan/stories/20261024079 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/10/24/hoover-td-run-lifts-no-6-indiana-win-michigan/stories/20261024079#comments Sat, 24 Oct 2026 21:25:20 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/10/24/hoover-td-run-lifts-no-6-indiana-win-michigan/stories/20261024079 ANN ARBOR — Josh Hoover is banged up and was almost benched because of his injuries. Indiana quarterback Josh Hoover (10) throws a pass in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Michigan on Oct. 24 in Ann Arbor. Michigan quarterback Tommy Carr (14) throws a pass in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Indiana on Oct. 24 in Ann Arbor. Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti reacts on the sideline in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Michigan on Oct. 24 in Ann Arbor. Indiana kicker Paddy McAteer (35) misses a field goal against Indiana at the end of the first half of an NCAA college football game on Oct. 24 in Ann Arbor. Michigan running back Jordan Marshall (23) tries to break away from Indiana linebacker Josh Burnham (8) on a second quarter run in an NCAA college football game on Oct. 24 in Ann Arbor. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/24/bgsu-football-suffers-road-defeat-buffalo/stories/20261024083 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/24/bgsu-football-suffers-road-defeat-buffalo/stories/20261024083#comments Sat, 24 Oct 2026 23:40:46 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/24/bgsu-football-suffers-road-defeat-buffalo/stories/20261024083 BUFFALO — Buffalo running back Messiah Burch’s 73-yard rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter guided the Bulls to a 31-24 win over the Bowling Green State University football team on Saturday. Buffalo Bulls running back Messiah Burch (4) scores a touchdown against Bowling Green Falcons safety D'Kyah Banks (15) in the first quarter of their game at Broadview Stadium in Amherst on Oct. 24. Buffalo Bulls wide receiver Chance Morrow (6) moves the ball against Bowling Green Falcons safety Kal-El Pascal (0) in the first quarter of their game at Broadview Stadium in Amherst in Amherst on Oct. 24. Buffalo Bulls quarterback Jason Wright (7) runs the ball against Bowling Green Falcons cornerback Josira Andrews (26) in the second quarter of their game at Broadview Stadium in Amherst on Oct. 24. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/24/briggsfootball-shows-made-right-stuff-thrilling-win-western-michigan/stories/20261024082 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/24/briggsfootball-shows-made-right-stuff-thrilling-win-western-michigan/stories/20261024082#comments Sat, 24 Oct 2026 22:28:07 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/24/briggsfootball-shows-made-right-stuff-thrilling-win-western-michigan/stories/20261024082 Toledo head coach Mike Jacobs has won a lot of football games. Toledo’s Adjatay Dabbs dabs while celebrating his touchdown during a college football game between Toledo and Western Michigan at the Glass Bowl Stadium in Toledo on Oct. 24. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/24/football-holds-off-western-michigan-rally-preserves-bowl-eligibility/stories/20261024078 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/24/football-holds-off-western-michigan-rally-preserves-bowl-eligibility/stories/20261024078#comments Sat, 24 Oct 2026 22:25:03 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/24/football-holds-off-western-michigan-rally-preserves-bowl-eligibility/stories/20261024078 Toledo football’s Mid-American Conference championship game hopes were saved by the hands of cornerback Israel Petite. After watching its 17-point lead evaporate into a tie late in the fourth quarter against Western Michigan, the sophomore picked off Broncos quarterback Broc Lowry with 1:36 Toledo’s Armorion Smith embraces Israel Petite his interception from Western Michigan’s offense during a college football game between Toledo and Western Michigan at the Glass Bowl Stadium in Toledo on Oct. 24. Toledo’s Sam Lee runs with the ball as Western Michigan’s Dillon Moore attempts to take him down during a college football game between Toledo and Western Michigan at the Glass Bowl Stadium in Toledo on Oct. 24. A host of Toledo players take down Western Michigan’s Jalen Buckley during a college football game between Toledo and Western Michigan at the Glass Bowl Stadium in Toledo on Oct. 24. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/24/game-updates-and-analysis-toledo-western-michigan/stories/20261024074 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/24/game-updates-and-analysis-toledo-western-michigan/stories/20261024074#comments Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:55:04 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/24/game-updates-and-analysis-toledo-western-michigan/stories/20261024074 University of Toledo football hosts Western Michigan, which is undefeated in the Mid-American Conference, for a Week 8 contest at the Glass Bowl. Below are updates and analysis from Saturday’s game. Toledo’s CJ Miller runs the ball against Western Michigan during a college football game between Toledo and Western Michigan at the Glass Bowl Stadium in Toledo, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/10/24/high-school-cross-country-how-area-teams-and-athletes-faired-at-districts/stories/20261024077 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/10/24/high-school-cross-country-how-area-teams-and-athletes-faired-at-districts/stories/20261024077#comments Sat, 24 Oct 2026 20:09:32 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/10/24/high-school-cross-country-how-area-teams-and-athletes-faired-at-districts/stories/20261024077 OHSAA cross country district meets for Divisions II, III, and IV were held on Saturday. Several local athletes and teams produced title-winning performances, and even more earned spots in their respective regional meets. The Ottawa Hills girls cross country team claimed the title at the OHSAA Division IV district meet Saturday at the Owens Community College Findlay campus. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/24/bgsu-football-embarks-pivotal-2-game-road-trip-mac-race-takes-shape/stories/20261023100 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/24/bgsu-football-embarks-pivotal-2-game-road-trip-mac-race-takes-shape/stories/20261023100#comments Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/24/bgsu-football-embarks-pivotal-2-game-road-trip-mac-race-takes-shape/stories/20261023100 BOWLING GREEN — As Mid-American Conference play hits the halfway point for the Bowling Green State University football team, a potentially contention-defining stretch awaits. Bowling Green’s Brennan Ridley celebrates a touchdown during a MAC football game at Doyt Perry Stadium in Bowling Green on Oct. 17. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/10/24/titans-chase-rare-2nd-straight-win-browns-atop-afc-north/stories/20261024016 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/10/24/titans-chase-rare-2nd-straight-win-browns-atop-afc-north/stories/20261024016#comments Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:32:24 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/10/24/titans-chase-rare-2nd-straight-win-browns-atop-afc-north/stories/20261024016 NASHVILLE — Tennessee safety Amani Hooker couldn’t remember the most recent time the Titans strung together back-to-back wins. Cleveland Browns long snapper Rex Sunahara, left, and others pile on place kicker Andre Szmyt, second from right, after his game-winning field goal Oct. 18 against the Baltimore Ravens in Cleveland. Tennessee Titans safety Amani Hooker, second from right, celebrates his interception with teammates Oct. 18 in Indianapolis. Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken watches from the sideline Oct. 18 in Cleveland. Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson gestures after running back Audric Estime scored a touchdown Oct. 18 in Cleveland. Tennessee Titans head coach Robert Saleh calls a play from the sideline Oct. 18 in Indianapolis. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/lions/2026/10/24/lions-nfc-north-1st-division-game-packers-home/stories/20261024022 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/lions/2026/10/24/lions-nfc-north-1st-division-game-packers-home/stories/20261024022#comments Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:32:18 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/lions/2026/10/24/lions-nfc-north-1st-division-game-packers-home/stories/20261024022 DETROIT — The Detroit Lions are kicking off their first of six NFC North games against the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings in the Motor City over the next two weeks while a visit from Chicago looms on Thanksgiving. Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) celebrates his touchdown run with quarterback Jared Goff (16) on Oct. 11 in Glendale, Ariz. Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs works out during practice June 9 in Green Bay, Wis. Green Bay Packers' Carrington Valentine reacts to a penalty to negate an interception against the Dallas Cowboys on Oct. 18 in Green Bay, Wis. Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams celebrates his touchdown reception against the Arizona Cardinals on Oct. 11 in Glendale, Ariz. Dallas Cowboys' Kenny Clark sacks Green Bay Packers' Jordan Love on Oct. 18 in Green Bay, Wis. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/24/week-8-game-day-preview-bgsu-football-buffalo/stories/20261024018 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/24/week-8-game-day-preview-bgsu-football-buffalo/stories/20261024018#comments Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/24/week-8-game-day-preview-bgsu-football-buffalo/stories/20261024018 BOWLING GREEN — The Bowling Green State University football team is traveling to Buffalo for its first road game since defeating Miami (Ohio) in the Mid-American Conference opener. Bowling Green’s Nakai Amachree jukes Ball State’s Stone Perkins on Oct. 17 at Doyt Perry Stadium in Bowling Green. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/10/24/choi-has-strong-start-at-lpga-south-korea-to-move-into-a-tie-for-2nd-place-after-3-rounds/stories/20261024072 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/10/24/choi-has-strong-start-at-lpga-south-korea-to-move-into-a-tie-for-2nd-place-after-3-rounds/stories/20261024072#comments Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:54:01 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/10/24/choi-has-strong-start-at-lpga-south-korea-to-move-into-a-tie-for-2nd-place-after-3-rounds/stories/20261024072 HAENAM, South Korea — Hye-Jin Choi had an eagle and seven birdies on her first 11 holes Saturday on a rain-soaked Pine Beach Golf Links to shoot a 6-under 66 and move into a tie for second place after three rounds of the LPGA South Korea tournament. South Korea's Hye-jin Choi watches her shot on the 18th hole during the third round of the LPGA BMW Ladies Championship at the Pine Beach Golf Links, in Haenam, South Korea on Oct. 24. South Korea's Haeran Ryu lines up a putt on the 18th green during the third round of the LPGA BMW Ladies Championship at the Pine Beach Golf Links, in Haenam, South Korea on Oct. 24. South Korea's Haeran Ryu walks on the 18th green during the third round of the LPGA BMW Ladies Championship at the Pine Beach Golf Links, in Haenam, South Korea on Oct. 24. South Korea's Haeran Ryu tees off on the 18th hole during the third round of the LPGA BMW Ladies Championship at Pine Beach Golf Links in Haenam, South Korea on Oct. 24. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/24/week-8-game-day-preview-football-vs-western-michigan/stories/20261023059 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/24/week-8-game-day-preview-football-vs-western-michigan/stories/20261023059#comments Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:29:52 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/24/week-8-game-day-preview-football-vs-western-michigan/stories/20261023059 After Toledo suffered a disappointing 14-13 loss in Kalamazoo last season, its rematch against Western Michigan on Saturday has a lot at stake. University of Toledo running back Autavius Ison scores against Eastern Michigan on Oct. 17 at Rynearson Stadium in Ypsilanti, Mich. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/10/23/high-school-football-fremont-ross-secures-nll-cardinal-crown/stories/20261023115 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/10/23/high-school-football-fremont-ross-secures-nll-cardinal-crown/stories/20261023115#comments Sat, 24 Oct 2026 03:40:50 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/10/23/high-school-football-fremont-ross-secures-nll-cardinal-crown/stories/20261023115 BOWLING GREEN — Fremont Ross captured the Northern Lakes League Cardinal Division title Friday with a 42-7 victory over Bowling Green. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/10/23/lucas-caldwell-wills-woodmore-sbc-title-win-gibsonburg/stories/20261023113 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/10/23/lucas-caldwell-wills-woodmore-sbc-title-win-gibsonburg/stories/20261023113#comments Sat, 24 Oct 2026 01:17:51 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/10/23/lucas-caldwell-wills-woodmore-sbc-title-win-gibsonburg/stories/20261023113 ELMORE, Ohio — The last time Woodmore football won an outright conference championship, the players on the sideline weren’t born. Woodmore’s Lucas Caldwell celebrates after scoring a touchdown during a high school football game between Woodmore and Gibsonburg at Woodmore High School in Elmore, Ohio, on Oct. 23. Woodmore’s Graham Knepper celebrates alongside his teammates and friends after winning their high school boys football game against Gibsonburg at Woodmore High School in Elmore on Oct. 23. Woodmore’s Lucas Caldwell takes down Gibsonburg’s Keese Sanchez during a high school boys football game between Woodmore and Gibsonburg at Woodmore High School in Elmore on Oct. 23. Woodmore’s Lucas Caldwell takes down Gibsonburg’s Keese Sanchez during a high school boys football game between Woodmore and Gibsonburg at Woodmore High School in Elmore on Oct. 23. Woodmore runs the ball against Gibsonburg through the fog during a high school boys football game between Woodmore and Gibsonburg at Woodmore High School in Elmore on Oct. 23. Woodmore students rush the field after winning their high school boys football game against Gibsonburg at Woodmore High School in Elmore on Oct. 23. Woodmore’s Ish Nagy attempts to gain control of the ball after Gibsonburg’s offense fumbled during a high school boys football game between Woodmore and Gibsonburg at Woodmore High School in Elmore on Oct. 23. Woodmore’s student sections reacts to Lucas Caldwell’s touchdown during the fourth quarter of a high school boys football game between Woodmore and Gibsonburg at Woodmore High School in Elmore on Oct. 23. Woodmore’s Graham Knepper celebrates alongside his teammates and friends after winning their high school boys football game against Gibsonburg at Woodmore High School in Elmore on Oct. 23. Gibsonburg’s Xander Zimmerman attempts to take down Woodmore’s Lucas Caldwell during a high school boys football game between Woodmore and Gibsonburg at Woodmore High School in Elmore on Oct. 23. Fog blankets a high school boys football game between Woodmore and Gibsonburg at Woodmore High School in Elmore on Oct. 23. Fog blankets the parking lot as families return to their cars after a high school boys football game between Woodmore and Gibsonburg at Woodmore High School in Elmore on Oct. 23. Gibsonburg’s Xander Zimerman scores a touchdown during a high school boys football game between Woodmore and Gibsonburg at Woodmore High School in Elmore on Oct. 23. Woodmore’s Lucas Caldwell celebrates with his teammates after scoring a touchdown during a high school boys football game between Woodmore and Gibsonburg at Woodmore High School in Elmore on Oct. 23. Woodmore’s Lucas Caldwell runs with the ball as Gibsonburg’s Keese Sanchez attempts to tackle him during a high school boys football game between Woodmore and Gibsonburg at Woodmore High School in Elmore on Oct. 23. Gibsonburg’s Ayden Binder celebrates his teammate Xander Zimerman’s touchdown during a high school boys football game between Woodmore and Gibsonburg at Woodmore High School in Elmore on Oct. 23. Gibsonburg’s Xander Zimerman celebrates with his teammates after scoring a touchdown during a high school boys football game between Woodmore and Gibsonburg at Woodmore High School in Elmore on Oct. 23. Woodmore’s Lucas Caldwell celebrates after scoring a touchdown during a high school boys football game between Woodmore and Gibsonburg at Woodmore High School in Elmore on Oct. 23. Woodmore’s Lucas Caldwell runs with the ball against Gibsonburg during a high school boys football game between Woodmore and Gibsonburg at Woodmore High School in Elmore on Oct. 23. Woodmore’s Lucas Caldwell runs the ball past Gibsonburg’s defense during a high school boys football game between Woodmore and Gibsonburg at Woodmore High School in Elmore on Oct. 23. Scott Stecher, Woodmore’s head coach, talks with Calvin Lipstraw during a high school boys football game between Woodmore and Gibsonburg at Woodmore High School in Elmore on Oct. 23. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/10/23/pistons-roll-past-heat-128-111-miami-woes-defense/stories/20261023118 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/10/23/pistons-roll-past-heat-128-111-miami-woes-defense/stories/20261023118#comments Sat, 24 Oct 2026 03:02:59 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/10/23/pistons-roll-past-heat-128-111-miami-woes-defense/stories/20261023118 MIAMI — John Collins scored 23 points, Paul Reed added 19 off the bench and the Detroit Pistons added to Miami's season-opening defensive misery by beating the Heat 128-111 on Friday night. Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) talks with teammates during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat on Oct. 23 in Miami. Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff gestures during a time out in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat on Oct. 23 in Miami. Detroit Pistons forward John Collins (20) shoots under pressure from Miami Heat guard Klay Thompson (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Oct. 23 in Miami. Detroit Pistons guard Daniss Jenkins (24) pushes forward defended by Miami Heat guard Pelle Larsson (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Oct. 23 in Miami. Detroit Pistons forward Duncan Robinson (55) is defended by Miami Heat forward Bobby Portis Jr. (95) during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Oct. 23 in Miami. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/10/23/walleye-secure-1st-win-2026-27-season/stories/20261023116 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/10/23/walleye-secure-1st-win-2026-27-season/stories/20261023116#comments Sat, 24 Oct 2026 02:50:54 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/10/23/walleye-secure-1st-win-2026-27-season/stories/20261023116 FISHERS, Ind. — The Toledo Walleye scored three second-period goals en route to their first win of the season, a 5-2 victory at the Indy Fuel on Friday. Toledo’s Brandon Hawkins handles the puck during the second game of the ECHL Kelly Cup Playoffs Central Division finals between the Toledo Walleye and Fort Wayne Komets at the Huntington Center in Toledo on May 12. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/10/23/liberty-center-football-takes-nwoal-title-downs-archbold/stories/20261023114 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/10/23/liberty-center-football-takes-nwoal-title-downs-archbold/stories/20261023114#comments Sat, 24 Oct 2026 02:03:35 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/10/23/liberty-center-football-takes-nwoal-title-downs-archbold/stories/20261023114 LIBERTY CENTER, Ohio — The Liberty Center football team triumphed over Archbold in a battle of unbeatens, claiming its fifth straight Northwest Ohio Athletic League title and undefeated regular season in a 42-10 victory. Liberty Center quarterback Jack Badenhop throws a pass prior to the Tigers' game against Archbold. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/23/bowling-green-hockey-rolls-win-conference-opener/stories/20261023117 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/23/bowling-green-hockey-rolls-win-conference-opener/stories/20261023117#comments Sat, 24 Oct 2026 02:17:58 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/23/bowling-green-hockey-rolls-win-conference-opener/stories/20261023117 SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. — The Bowling Green State University hockey team scored six unanswered goals to roll past Lake Superior State 6-2 on Friday in the team’s Central Collegiate Hockey Association opener. Bowling Green’s Noah Morneau, right, and Robert Morris’ Gabriel Lunn chase down the puck during a college hockey exhibition between Bowling Green State University and Robert Morris University at BGSU’s Slater Family Ice Arena in Bowling Green on Oct. 4. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/10/23/whitmer-captures-nll-buckeye-division-title-win-perrysburg/stories/20261023110 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/10/23/whitmer-captures-nll-buckeye-division-title-win-perrysburg/stories/20261023110#comments Sat, 24 Oct 2026 02:07:21 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/10/23/whitmer-captures-nll-buckeye-division-title-win-perrysburg/stories/20261023110 Whitmer's smothering defense was backed up by an offense that hit several explosive plays, led by senior running back Jamon Holmes, as the Panthers captured a Northern Lakes League Buckeye Division title outright on Friday night. Whitmer’s Jamon Holmes runs through Perrysburg tacklers. Whitmer WR Titus Richardson tracks the ball in the air against Perrysburg in a high school football game at Steinecker Stadium on Oct. 23 in Perrysburg. Whitmer QB Carter Born slings an off-balance throw against Perrysburg in a high school football game at Steinecker Stadium on Oct. 23 in Perrysburg. Perrysburg QB Matthew Helman is sacked by the Whitmer defense in a high school football game at Steinecker Stadium on Oct. 23 in Perrysburg. Whitmer defender Jermaine Johnson celebrates sacking Perrysburg QB Matthew Helman in a high school football game at Steinecker Stadium on Oct. 23 in Perrysburg. Whitmer DB Cameron Sanders runs back an interception against Perrysburg in a high school football game at Steinecker Stadium on Oct. 23 in Perrysburg. Whitmer fans celebrate scoring against Perrysburg in a high school football game at Steinecker Stadium on Oct. 23 in Perrysburg. Whitmer players celebrate a turnover on the sidelines against Perrysburg in a high school football game at Steinecker Stadium on Oct. 23 in Perrysburg. Whitmer RB Jamon Homes fights for yardage against Perrysburg in a high school football game at Steinecker Stadium on Oct. 23 in Perrysburg. Whitmer lineman Riley Liwo celebrates another rushing touchdown against Perrysburg in a high school football game at Steinecker Stadium on Oct. 23 in Perrysburg. Whitmer RB Jamon Holmes (7) celebrates with teammates after scoring and flipping the ball to the referee against Perrysburg in a high school football game at Steinecker Stadium on Oct. 23 in Perrysburg. Perrysburg QB Matthew Helman runs from the Whitmer defense in a high school football game at Steinecker Stadium on Oct. 23 in Perrysburg. Whitmer RB Jamon Holmes carries Perrysburg defenders in a high school football game at Steinecker Stadium on Oct. 23 in Perrysburg. Perrysburg QB MAtthew Helman looks to throw downfield against Whitmer in a high school football game at Steinecker Stadium on Oct. 23 in Perrysburg. Perrysburg WR Ethan Devries stiff arms Whitmer’s Vince Hollstein in a high school football game at Steinecker Stadium on Oct. 23 in Perrysburg. Whitmer DB Breon Parrish can’t come up with the interception against Perrysburg in a high school football game at Steinecker Stadium on Oct. 23 in Perrysburg. Whitmer RB Jamon Holmes keeps his feet on the way to scoring a touchdown against Perrysburg in a high school football game at Steinecker Stadium on Oct. 23 in Perrysburg. Perrysburg QB Matthew Helman is sacked by Whitmer DE Garric Rodebaugh in a high school football game at Steinecker Stadium on Oct. 23 in Perrysburg. Whitmer RB Jamon Holmes celebrates scoring a touchdown against Perrysburg in a high school football game at Steinecker Stadium on Oct. 23 in Perrysburg. Whitmer defenders Brock Duvall (33) and Sirreal McFerren (94) celebrate a 3rd down stop against Perrysburg in a high school football game at Steinecker Stadium on Oct. 23 in Perrysburg. Whitmer LB Brock Duvall drives Perrysburg RB Dakota Jackson into the turf in a high school football game at Steinecker Stadium on Oct. 23 in Perrysburg. Perrysburg RB Dakota Jackson is caught by the Whitmer defense in a high school football game at Steinecker Stadium on Oct. 23 in Perrysburg. Whitmer WR Titus Richardson ia upended against Perrysburg in a high school football game at Steinecker Stadium on Oct. 23 in Perrysburg. Whitmer coach Dirk Connor celebrates RB Liam Nowakowski’s touchdown against Perrysburg in a high school football game at Steinecker Stadium on Oct. 23 in Perrysburg. Whitmer RB Jamon Holmes runs through contact against Perrysburg in a high school football game at Steinecker Stadium on Oct. 23 in Perrysburg. Perrysburg WR Ethan Devries tries to stay inbounds after the Whitmer tackle attempt in a high school football game at Steinecker Stadium on Oct. 23 in Perrysburg. Whitmer defenders usher Perrysburg QB Matthew Helman to the ground in a high school football game at Steinecker Stadium on Oct. 23 in Perrysburg.