TRENDING World Series preview NFL injury updates Knicks change ring tune Cowboys not trading? LeBron's biggest comeback Story by Story by Nordonia vs Wadsworth High School football score, live updates Michael Beaven, Akron Beacon Journal Fri, October 23, 2026 at 9:30 PM UTC · 7 min read About Our Ads Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement The Nordonia Knights visit the Wadsworth Grizzlies for a Week 10 game in the 2026 high school football season .
Nordonia and Wadsworth both enter Week 10 with an 8-1 overall record and a 5-1 mark in the Suburban League National Conference to be tied for second in the league standings behind Highland (8-1, 6-0).
Each team is headed to the playoffs in Division II, Region 5 with a prolific quarterback, as Steven Fakult lines up for the Knights and Brysen Hall suits up for the Grizzlies.
Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Art Wright Stadium. Follow along for live updates from the Nordonia vs. Wadsworth matchup :
Wadsworth captains Carter Raymond (57), Jude Haller (21), Anderson Tetzel (66), Kyle Schmeltzer (8), Luke Kinser (17) and Brysen Hall (16) line up for the coin toss before a game against Hudson on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Wadsworth cheerleaders smile on the sideline before a game against Hudson on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Members of the Wadsworth band take the field before a game against Hudson on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Wadsworth cheerleaders perform on the field before a game against Hudson on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Wadsworth band flute players perform before a game against Hudson on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Wadsworth cheerleaders lead the team onto the field before a game against Hudson on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Wadsworth linebacker Luke Kinser (17) gets fired up as the team takes the field before a game against Hudson on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) The Wadsworth student section, dressed in pink, cheers during a game against Hudson on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Hudson running back Reno Ferri (44) looks for room as Wadsworth defensive lineman Bentley Dantz (50) closes in Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Hudson running back Reno Ferri (44) dives toward the goal line as a Wadsworth defender drags him down Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Hudson's Anthony Paolucci (3) cuts upfield with the ball as Wadsworth defensive back Reid Close (2) closes in Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Hudson's Anthony Paolucci (3) races along the sideline between Wadsworth linebacker Luke Kinser (17) and defensive back Reid Close (2) on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Hudson quarterback Hayden Lipinski (6) looks to pass against Wadsworth on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Hudson quarterback Hayden Lipinski (6) follows through on a pass as Wadsworth linebacker Luke Kinser (17) raises his hand on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Hudson quarterback Hayden Lipinski (6) waits for the play call against Wadsworth on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Hudson receiver Anthony Paolucci reaches for a pass in the end zone over Wadsworth defensive back DJ Thompson (6) on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Hudson receiver Anthony Paolucci pulls in a pass in the end zone in front of Wadsworth defensive back DJ Thompson (6) on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Hudson kicker Xavier Pallo (7) attempts an extra point from the hold of Hayden Lipinski (6) as Wadsworth's Reid Close (2) tries to block it on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Wadsworth defensive back Brandon Dishauzi (5) celebrates during a game against Hudson on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) The Hudson band performs at halftime during a game against Wadsworth on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Hudson band saxophone players perform at halftime during a game against Wadsworth on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) A Wadsworth band clarinet player performs at halftime during a game against Hudson on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Wadsworth band clarinet players march at halftime during a game against Hudson on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Hudson's Mark Salem gives a thumbs-up during a game against Wadsworth on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Hudson lineman Joey Lyons (66) signals to the sideline as Mark Salem (11) looks on against Wadsworth on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Wadsworth's Braydan Todd (3) runs with the ball as Hudson defensive back Evan Wolenski (5) gives chase on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Hudson quarterback Hayden Lipinski (6) throws a pass against Wadsworth on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Hudson fans cheer during a game against Wadsworth on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Hudson's Anthony Paolucci (3) carries the ball against Wadsworth on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Hudson's Anthony Paolucci (3) dives toward the pylon as the ball comes loose and Wadsworth defensive lineman Anderson Tetzel (66) closes in on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Hudson's Anthony Paolucci (3) dives toward the pylon against Wadsworth on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Hudson quarterback Hayden Lipinski (6) hands off to running back Reno Ferri (44) in the end zone against Wadsworth on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) The Hudson band plays in the stands during a game against Wadsworth on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Hudson quarterback Hayden Lipinski (6) hands off to running back Reno Ferri (44) against Wadsworth on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Hudson wide receiver Mark Salem (11) reaches for a pass as Wadsworth defensive back DJ Thompson (6) defends on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Wadsworth wide receiver Reid Close (2) tracks a pass against Hudson on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Wadsworth wide receiver Reid Close (2) runs with the ball as Hudson defensive back Keswick Ritley (12) closes in on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Wadsworth wide receiver Reid Close (2) fights through a tackle attempt by a Hudson defender on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Wadsworth quarterback Brysen Hall (16) throws a pass as Hudson defensive lineman Ted Pawelec (8) pursues on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Wadsworth running back Jude Haller (21) is dragged down by Hudson defenders on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Wadsworth running back Jude Haller (21) twists through a tackle attempt by Hudson defenders on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Wadsworth quarterback Brysen Hall (16) throws a pass as Anderson Tetzel (66) blocks Hudson defensive lineman Ted Pawelec (8) on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Wadsworth running back Jude Haller (21) cuts upfield against Hudson on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Wadsworth running back Jude Haller (21) heads upfield against Hudson on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Wadsworth players celebrate after defeating Hudson on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Wadsworth players celebrate on the field after defeating Hudson on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Wadsworth players stand along the sideline with their helmets on the turf after defeating Hudson on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Game officials meet with Wadsworth football coach Justin Todd before a game against Hudson on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Wadsworth football coach Justin Todd blows a whistle as players warm up before a game against Hudson on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Wadsworth football coach Justin Todd looks on as youth players gather along the sideline before a game against Hudson on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Hudson football coach Jeff Gough talks with players during warmups before a game against Wadsworth on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Wadsworth quarterback Brysen Hall (16) hands off to running back Jude Haller (21) against Hudson on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Wadsworth running back Jude Haller (21) runs into a tackle attempt by a Hudson defender on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Wadsworth running back Jude Haller (21) fights through a tackle attempt by a Hudson defender on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Hudson defensive back Lucas Orr (2) reaches in to defend a pass intended for Wadsworth wide receiver Kolbey Ostervich (4) in the end zone on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Wadsworth's Carson Glass (56), Crew Eddy (10) and Kolbey Ostervich (4) celebrate during a game against Hudson on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Wadsworth wide receiver Reid Close (2) tries to get past a Hudson defender on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Wadsworth wide receiver Kolbey Ostervich (4) fights through a diving tackle attempt by a Hudson defender on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Wadsworth quarterback Brysen Hall (16) throws a pass as Hudson defensive lineman Finn Thies (51) rushes on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Hudson defensive back Anthony Paolucci (3) defends a pass intended for Wadsworth wide receiver Jay'len King (1) on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Hudson linemen prepare for the snap across from Wadsworth defensive end Braden Sterpka (12) on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Wadsworth defensive backs Cogan Wilson (7) and Brandon Dishauzi (5) celebrate during a game against Hudson on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Wadsworth defensive backs Cogan Wilson (7) and Brandon Dishauzi (5) leap to celebrate during a game against Hudson on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Wadsworth quarterback Brysen Hall (16) dives forward with the ball as Hudson defender Anthony Paolucci reaches for him on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Hudson players celebrate during a game against Wadsworth on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Wadsworth wide receiver Alex Porter (14) runs after the catch as Hudson linebacker Aiden Rengers (28) pursues on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) The Wadsworth Grizzlies mascot visits fans during a game against Hudson on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) The Wadsworth mascot and a cheerleader greet a young fan during a game against Hudson on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Wadsworth running back Jude Haller (21) runs behind a block by Kyle Schmeltzer (8) against Hudson on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Wadsworth quarterback Brysen Hall (16) throws a pass to wide receiver Braydan Todd (3) as Hudson linebacker Trent Smith (15) rushes on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Hudson linebacker Trent Smith (15) leaps to try to block a pass by Wadsworth quarterback Brysen Hall (16) intended for wide receiver Braydan Todd (3) on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Wadsworth's Braydan Todd (3) looks for room with the ball against Hudson on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Wadsworth quarterback Brysen Hall (16) scrambles away from a Hudson defender on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Wadsworth quarterback Brysen Hall (16) runs past a diving tackle attempt by a Hudson defender on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) A Hudson ball carrier is wrapped up by Wadsworth linebacker Luke Kinser (17) on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Hudson running back Reno Ferri (44) carries the ball against Wadsworth on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Hudson running back Reno Ferri (44) looks for running room against Wadsworth on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) A Hudson ball carrier dives for extra yardage as Wadsworth defensive back DJ Thompson (6) closes in on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Wadsworth wide receiver Alex Porter (14) hauls in a pass against Hudson on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Wadsworth running back Jude Haller (21) cuts upfield against Hudson on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Wadsworth's Braydan Todd (3) fights through a tackle attempt by a Hudson defender on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Wadsworth quarterback Brysen Hall (16) throws a pass against Hudson on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Wadsworth football coach Justin Todd talks to players on the sideline during a game against Hudson on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Hudson wide receiver Anthony Paolucci (3) reaches for a pass with a Wadsworth defender in coverage on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Wadsworth quarterback Brysen Hall (16) hands off to running back Jude Haller (21) against Hudson on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Wadsworth running back Jude Haller (21) lowers his shoulder into a Hudson defender on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Wadsworth running back Jude Haller (21) reaches into the end zone for a touchdown as a Hudson defender tries to bring him down on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Wadsworth's Jay'len King (1) and quarterback Brysen Hall (16) celebrate with teammates during a game against Hudson on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) A Wadsworth kicker kicks after Kyle Schmeltzer (8) puts the ball down against Hudson on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Wadsworth students toss pink confetti in the stands during a game against Hudson on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Hudson quarterback Hayden Lipinski (6) throws a pass as Wadsworth linebacker Luke Kinser (17) rushes on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Hudson kicker Xavier Pallo (7) kicks after Hayden Lipinski (6) puts the ball down against Wadsworth on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 1 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth captains Carter Raymond (57), Jude Haller (21), Anderson Tetzel (66), Kyle Schmeltzer (8), Luke Kinser (17) and Brysen Hall (16) line up for the coin toss before a game against Hudson on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 1 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth captains Carter Raymond (57), Jude Haller (21), Anderson Tetzel (66), Kyle Schmeltzer (8), Luke Kinser (17) and Brysen Hall (16) line up for the coin toss before a game against Hudson on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 2 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth cheerleaders smile on the sideline before a game against Hudson on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 3 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Members of the Wadsworth band take the field before a game against Hudson on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 4 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth cheerleaders perform on the field before a game against Hudson on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 5 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth band flute players perform before a game against Hudson on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 6 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth cheerleaders lead the team onto the field before a game against Hudson on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 7 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth linebacker Luke Kinser (17) gets fired up as the team takes the field before a game against Hudson on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 8 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos The Wadsworth student section, dressed in pink, cheers during a game against Hudson on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 9 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Hudson running back Reno Ferri (44) looks for room as Wadsworth defensive lineman Bentley Dantz (50) closes in Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 10 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Hudson running back Reno Ferri (44) dives toward the goal line as a Wadsworth defender drags him down Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 11 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Hudson's Anthony Paolucci (3) cuts upfield with the ball as Wadsworth defensive back Reid Close (2) closes in Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 12 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Hudson's Anthony Paolucci (3) races along the sideline between Wadsworth linebacker Luke Kinser (17) and defensive back Reid Close (2) on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 13 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Hudson quarterback Hayden Lipinski (6) looks to pass against Wadsworth on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 14 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Hudson quarterback Hayden Lipinski (6) follows through on a pass as Wadsworth linebacker Luke Kinser (17) raises his hand on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 15 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Hudson quarterback Hayden Lipinski (6) waits for the play call against Wadsworth on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 16 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Hudson receiver Anthony Paolucci reaches for a pass in the end zone over Wadsworth defensive back DJ Thompson (6) on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 17 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Hudson receiver Anthony Paolucci pulls in a pass in the end zone in front of Wadsworth defensive back DJ Thompson (6) on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 18 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Hudson kicker Xavier Pallo (7) attempts an extra point from the hold of Hayden Lipinski (6) as Wadsworth's Reid Close (2) tries to block it on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 19 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth defensive back Brandon Dishauzi (5) celebrates during a game against Hudson on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 20 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos The Hudson band performs at halftime during a game against Wadsworth on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 21 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Hudson band saxophone players perform at halftime during a game against Wadsworth on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 22 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos A Wadsworth band clarinet player performs at halftime during a game against Hudson on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 23 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth band clarinet players march at halftime during a game against Hudson on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 24 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Hudson's Mark Salem gives a thumbs-up during a game against Wadsworth on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 25 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Hudson lineman Joey Lyons (66) signals to the sideline as Mark Salem (11) looks on against Wadsworth on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 26 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth's Braydan Todd (3) runs with the ball as Hudson defensive back Evan Wolenski (5) gives chase on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 27 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Hudson quarterback Hayden Lipinski (6) throws a pass against Wadsworth on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 28 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Hudson fans cheer during a game against Wadsworth on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 29 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Hudson's Anthony Paolucci (3) carries the ball against Wadsworth on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 30 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Hudson's Anthony Paolucci (3) dives toward the pylon as the ball comes loose and Wadsworth defensive lineman Anderson Tetzel (66) closes in on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 31 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Hudson's Anthony Paolucci (3) dives toward the pylon against Wadsworth on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 32 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Hudson quarterback Hayden Lipinski (6) hands off to running back Reno Ferri (44) in the end zone against Wadsworth on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 33 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos The Hudson band plays in the stands during a game against Wadsworth on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 34 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Hudson quarterback Hayden Lipinski (6) hands off to running back Reno Ferri (44) against Wadsworth on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 35 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Hudson wide receiver Mark Salem (11) reaches for a pass as Wadsworth defensive back DJ Thompson (6) defends on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 36 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth wide receiver Reid Close (2) tracks a pass against Hudson on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 37 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth wide receiver Reid Close (2) runs with the ball as Hudson defensive back Keswick Ritley (12) closes in on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 38 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth wide receiver Reid Close (2) fights through a tackle attempt by a Hudson defender on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 39 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth quarterback Brysen Hall (16) throws a pass as Hudson defensive lineman Ted Pawelec (8) pursues on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 40 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth running back Jude Haller (21) is dragged down by Hudson defenders on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 41 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth running back Jude Haller (21) twists through a tackle attempt by Hudson defenders on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 42 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth quarterback Brysen Hall (16) throws a pass as Anderson Tetzel (66) blocks Hudson defensive lineman Ted Pawelec (8) on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 43 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth running back Jude Haller (21) cuts upfield against Hudson on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 44 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth running back Jude Haller (21) heads upfield against Hudson on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 45 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth players celebrate after defeating Hudson on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 46 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth players celebrate on the field after defeating Hudson on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 47 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth players stand along the sideline with their helmets on the turf after defeating Hudson on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 48 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Game officials meet with Wadsworth football coach Justin Todd before a game against Hudson on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 49 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth football coach Justin Todd blows a whistle as players warm up before a game against Hudson on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 50 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth football coach Justin Todd looks on as youth players gather along the sideline before a game against Hudson on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 51 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Hudson football coach Jeff Gough talks with players during warmups before a game against Wadsworth on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 52 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth quarterback Brysen Hall (16) hands off to running back Jude Haller (21) against Hudson on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 53 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth running back Jude Haller (21) runs into a tackle attempt by a Hudson defender on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 54 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth running back Jude Haller (21) fights through a tackle attempt by a Hudson defender on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 55 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Hudson defensive back Lucas Orr (2) reaches in to defend a pass intended for Wadsworth wide receiver Kolbey Ostervich (4) in the end zone on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 56 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth's Carson Glass (56), Crew Eddy (10) and Kolbey Ostervich (4) celebrate during a game against Hudson on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 57 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth wide receiver Reid Close (2) tries to get past a Hudson defender on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 58 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth wide receiver Kolbey Ostervich (4) fights through a diving tackle attempt by a Hudson defender on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 59 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth quarterback Brysen Hall (16) throws a pass as Hudson defensive lineman Finn Thies (51) rushes on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 60 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Hudson defensive back Anthony Paolucci (3) defends a pass intended for Wadsworth wide receiver Jay'len King (1) on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 61 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Hudson linemen prepare for the snap across from Wadsworth defensive end Braden Sterpka (12) on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 62 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth defensive backs Cogan Wilson (7) and Brandon Dishauzi (5) celebrate during a game against Hudson on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 63 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth defensive backs Cogan Wilson (7) and Brandon Dishauzi (5) leap to celebrate during a game against Hudson on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 64 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth quarterback Brysen Hall (16) dives forward with the ball as Hudson defender Anthony Paolucci reaches for him on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 65 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Hudson players celebrate during a game against Wadsworth on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 66 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth wide receiver Alex Porter (14) runs after the catch as Hudson linebacker Aiden Rengers (28) pursues on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 67 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos The Wadsworth Grizzlies mascot visits fans during a game against Hudson on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 68 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos The Wadsworth mascot and a cheerleader greet a young fan during a game against Hudson on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 69 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth running back Jude Haller (21) runs behind a block by Kyle Schmeltzer (8) against Hudson on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 70 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth quarterback Brysen Hall (16) throws a pass to wide receiver Braydan Todd (3) as Hudson linebacker Trent Smith (15) rushes on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 71 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Hudson linebacker Trent Smith (15) leaps to try to block a pass by Wadsworth quarterback Brysen Hall (16) intended for wide receiver Braydan Todd (3) on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 72 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth's Braydan Todd (3) looks for room with the ball against Hudson on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 73 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth quarterback Brysen Hall (16) scrambles away from a Hudson defender on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 74 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth quarterback Brysen Hall (16) runs past a diving tackle attempt by a Hudson defender on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 75 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos A Hudson ball carrier is wrapped up by Wadsworth linebacker Luke Kinser (17) on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 76 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Hudson running back Reno Ferri (44) carries the ball against Wadsworth on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 77 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Hudson running back Reno Ferri (44) looks for running room against Wadsworth on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 78 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos A Hudson ball carrier dives for extra yardage as Wadsworth defensive back DJ Thompson (6) closes in on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 79 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth wide receiver Alex Porter (14) hauls in a pass against Hudson on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 80 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth running back Jude Haller (21) cuts upfield against Hudson on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 81 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth's Braydan Todd (3) fights through a tackle attempt by a Hudson defender on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 82 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth quarterback Brysen Hall (16) throws a pass against Hudson on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 83 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth football coach Justin Todd talks to players on the sideline during a game against Hudson on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 84 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Hudson wide receiver Anthony Paolucci (3) reaches for a pass with a Wadsworth defender in coverage on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 85 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth quarterback Brysen Hall (16) hands off to running back Jude Haller (21) against Hudson on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 86 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth running back Jude Haller (21) lowers his shoulder into a Hudson defender on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 87 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth running back Jude Haller (21) reaches into the end zone for a touchdown as a Hudson defender tries to bring him down on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 88 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth's Jay'len King (1) and quarterback Brysen Hall (16) celebrate with teammates during a game against Hudson on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 89 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos A Wadsworth kicker kicks after Kyle Schmeltzer (8) puts the ball down against Hudson on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 90 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth students toss pink confetti in the stands during a game against Hudson on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 91 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Hudson quarterback Hayden Lipinski (6) throws a pass as Wadsworth linebacker Luke Kinser (17) rushes on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 92 / 92 Hudson vs. Wadsworth, OHSAA high school football photos Hudson kicker Xavier Pallo (7) kicks after Hayden Lipinski (6) puts the ball down against Wadsworth on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) What to know about the Nordonia football team Nordonia enters Week 10 at No. 3 in the Division II, Region 5 playoff computer rankings under first-year coach Scott Barwidi. The Knights have clinched a top-eight seed and are in play for a top-four seed that carries a bye in the first round.
Nordonia quarterback Steven Fakult was 19-of-23 passing for 219 yards with touchdown passes to Collin Atha and Dominick Jackson last week in a 38-13 win over Medina. Atha had six catches for 95 yards and Jackson had four catches for 63 yards. CJ Mayes and Shawn Zivkovich are also threats to score as running backs. Mayes ran for 103 yards and two TDs on 19 carries against Medina and Zivkovich added a TD. Jackson Neal made all five of his PATs and a 21-yard field goal last week.
Brock Barwidi, Brayden Tufts, Karsen Fisher, Luke Roth and Dominic Schiavone are key defenders for Nordonia. Tufts recorded an interception against Medina, Fisher added 2½ sacks, Roth had two sacks and Schiavone had 1½ sacks.
Hudson head coach Jeff Gough, left, chats with Nordonia head coach Scott Barwidi before a week 5 football game, Sept. 18, 2026, at Nordonia High School in Macedonia, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) A Hudson High School football fan takes in pregame activities before a week 5 game against Nordonia, Sept. 18, 2026, at Nordonia High School in Macedonia, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Nordonia head coach Scott Barwidi meets with game officials before a week 5 football game against Hudson, Sept. 18, 2026, at Nordonia High School in Macedonia, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Hudson head coach Jeff Gough gives some pregame instruction to a player before a week 5 football game against Nordonia, Sept. 18, 2026, at Nordonia High School in Macedonia, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Nordonia head coach Scott Barwidi runs drills before a week 5 football game against Hudson, Sept. 18, 2026, at Nordonia High School in Macedonia, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Nordonia head coach Scott Barwidi runs drills before a week 5 football game against Hudson, Sept. 18, 2026, at Nordonia High School in Macedonia, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Nordonia football players stretch before a week 5 football game against Hudson, Sept. 18, 2026, at Nordonia High School in Macedonia, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Nordonia's Luke Roth (20) listens to his coach during pregame drills for a week 5 football game against Hudson, Sept. 18, 2026, at Nordonia High School in Macedonia, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Nordonia head coach Scott Barwidi runs drills before a week 5 football game against Hudson, Sept. 18, 2026, at Nordonia High School in Macedonia, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Nordonia and Hudson football captains meet for the pregame con toss for a week 5 football game, Sept. 18, 2026, at Nordonia High School in Macedonia, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Nordonia and Hudson football captains meet for the pregame con toss for a week 5 football game, Sept. 18, 2026, at Nordonia High School in Macedonia, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) The pregame coin toss is made for a week 5 football game between Hudson, left, and Nordonia, Sept. 18, 2026, at Nordonia High School in Macedonia, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 1 / 12 Nordonia vs. Hudson, OHSAA high school football photos Hudson head coach Jeff Gough, left, chats with Nordonia head coach Scott Barwidi before a week 5 football game, Sept. 18, 2026, at Nordonia High School in Macedonia, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 1 / 12 Nordonia vs. Hudson, OHSAA high school football photos Hudson head coach Jeff Gough, left, chats with Nordonia head coach Scott Barwidi before a week 5 football game, Sept. 18, 2026, at Nordonia High School in Macedonia, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 2 / 12 Nordonia vs. Hudson, OHSAA high school football photos A Hudson High School football fan takes in pregame activities before a week 5 game against Nordonia, Sept. 18, 2026, at Nordonia High School in Macedonia, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 3 / 12 Nordonia vs. Hudson, OHSAA high school football photos Nordonia head coach Scott Barwidi meets with game officials before a week 5 football game against Hudson, Sept. 18, 2026, at Nordonia High School in Macedonia, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 4 / 12 Nordonia vs. Hudson, OHSAA high school football photos Hudson head coach Jeff Gough gives some pregame instruction to a player before a week 5 football game against Nordonia, Sept. 18, 2026, at Nordonia High School in Macedonia, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 5 / 12 Nordonia vs. Hudson, OHSAA high school football photos Nordonia head coach Scott Barwidi runs drills before a week 5 football game against Hudson, Sept. 18, 2026, at Nordonia High School in Macedonia, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 6 / 12 Nordonia vs. Hudson, OHSAA high school football photos Nordonia head coach Scott Barwidi runs drills before a week 5 football game against Hudson, Sept. 18, 2026, at Nordonia High School in Macedonia, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 7 / 12 Nordonia vs. Hudson, OHSAA high school football photos Nordonia football players stretch before a week 5 football game against Hudson, Sept. 18, 2026, at Nordonia High School in Macedonia, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 8 / 12 Nordonia vs. Hudson, OHSAA high school football photos Nordonia's Luke Roth (20) listens to his coach during pregame drills for a week 5 football game against Hudson, Sept. 18, 2026, at Nordonia High School in Macedonia, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 9 / 12 Nordonia vs. Hudson, OHSAA high school football photos Nordonia head coach Scott Barwidi runs drills before a week 5 football game against Hudson, Sept. 18, 2026, at Nordonia High School in Macedonia, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 10 / 12 Nordonia vs. Hudson, OHSAA high school football photos Nordonia and Hudson football captains meet for the pregame con toss for a week 5 football game, Sept. 18, 2026, at Nordonia High School in Macedonia, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 11 / 12 Nordonia vs. Hudson, OHSAA high school football photos Nordonia and Hudson football captains meet for the pregame con toss for a week 5 football game, Sept. 18, 2026, at Nordonia High School in Macedonia, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 12 / 12 Nordonia vs. Hudson, OHSAA high school football photos The pregame coin toss is made for a week 5 football game between Hudson, left, and Nordonia, Sept. 18, 2026, at Nordonia High School in Macedonia, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) What to know about the Wadsworth football team Wadsworth enters Week 10 at No. 5 in the Division II, Region 5 playoff computer rankings under veteran coach Justin Todd. The Grizzlies have clinched a top-eight seed and are in play for a top-four seed that carries a bye in the first round.
Wadsworth looks to regroup after a 29-28 loss to Highland last week when the Hornets scored a touchdown as time expired. Wadsworth quarterback Brysen Hall finished 19-of-36 passing for 238 yards with two touchdowns and three interceptions against Highland. He also ran for 72 yards on nine carries.
Jay'len King, Jude Haller, Kyle Schmeltzer, Kolbey Ostervich, Braydan Todd, Luke Kinser, Brandon Dishauzi and Bryson Bupp are other playmakers to watch for Wadsworth. King had eight catches for 113 yards and a TD versus Highland, Schmeltzer had four catches for 51 yards, Ostervich caught a TD pass and Haller and Todd both added TD runs. Braxtan Wagner is making an impact as a freshman kicker and made four PATs last week.
East wide receiver Terrel Karim Jr (3) makes a leaping catch for a touchdown over Nordonia linebacker CJ Mayes (2) on Aug. 28, 2026, in Macedonia. (Anthony Mohler, special to the Beacon Journal) Nordonia running back CJ Mayes (2) breaks through the East defensive line on Aug. 28, 2026, in Macedonia. (Anthony Mohler, special to the Beacon Journal) 1 / 2 East vs. Nordonia, OHSAA high school football photos East wide receiver Terrel Karim Jr (3) makes a leaping catch for a touchdown over Nordonia linebacker CJ Mayes (2) on Aug. 28, 2026, in Macedonia. (Anthony Mohler, special to the Beacon Journal) 1 / 2 East vs. Nordonia, OHSAA high school football photos East wide receiver Terrel Karim Jr (3) makes a leaping catch for a touchdown over Nordonia linebacker CJ Mayes (2) on Aug. 28, 2026, in Macedonia. (Anthony Mohler, special to the Beacon Journal) 2 / 2 East vs. Nordonia, OHSAA high school football photos Nordonia running back CJ Mayes (2) breaks through the East defensive line on Aug. 28, 2026, in Macedonia. (Anthony Mohler, special to the Beacon Journal) Wadsworth vs. Nordonia in football since 2020 Wadsworth has won the past four meetings with Nordonia, 62-21 in 2025, 37-36 in overtime in 2024, 55-14 in 2023 and 41-14 in 2022. Nordonia topped Wadsworth the previous two years, 35-0 in 2021 and 63-49 in 2020.
Wadsworth’s Luke Kinser (17) stretches for a week 7 game against Stow, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Wadsworth High School football coach Justin Todd runs warmup drills for a week 7 game against Stow, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Stow-Munroe Falls High School football coach Dan Larlham waits to meet with game officials for a week 7 game against Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Wadsworth’s Jay'len King (1) stretches before a week 7 game against Stow, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Wadsworth High School football coach Justin Todd meets with game officials before a week 7 game against Stow, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Stow-Munroe Falls High School football coach Dan Larlham meets with game officials for a week 7 game against Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Wadsworth football captains take the field to meet with Stow captains for a week 7 game, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Stow football captains take the field to meet with Wadsworth captains for a week 7 game, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) The countess is made for a week 7 football game between Wadsworth and Stow, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Stow kicker Ronan De St. Aubin (81) gets his shoes laced before a week 7 game against Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Students hang out before a week 7 high school football game between Wadsworth and Stow, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Stow football takes a pregame huddle before a week 7 game against Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Wadsworth football takes a team huddle before a week 7 game against Stow, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Kids play while the Wadsworth Grizzlies marching band warms up for a week 7 football game against Stow, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Stow kicker Ronan De St. Aubin (81) warms up for a week 7 game against Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) The inflatable Stow bulldog head is inflated before a week 7 game against Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Stow students line up in preparation for a week 7 football game against Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Stow students line up in preparation for a week 7 football game against Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Stow students line up in preparation for a week 7 football game against Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Stow’s Isaac Hearst (98) greets student-fans before a week 7 game against Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Football fans await the start of a week 7 game against Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Stow football players take to the field for a week 7 game against Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Stow’s Thomas Shaw (1) prepares for the opening kickoff of a week 7 game against Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Stow’s Thomas Shaw (1) runs the ball back for a 75-yard touchdown on the opening kickoff in a week 7 game against Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Stow’s Thomas Shaw (1) celebrates after running the ball back for a 75-yard touchdown on the opening kickoff in a week 7 game against Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Stow’s Thomas Shaw (1) celebrates after running the ball back for a 75-yard touchdown on the opening kickoff in a week 7 game against Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Wadsworth’s Alex Porter (14) runs the ball on the Stow kick in a week 7 game, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Wadsworth’s Grayson Cyrus (18) picks up yardage in a week 7 game against Stow, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Wadsworth’s Kolbey Ostervich (4) runs the ball in a week 7 game against Stow, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Wadsworth’s Kolbey Ostervich (4) runs the ball in a week 7 game against Stow, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Wadsworth’s Jude Haller (21) runs the ball in a week 7 game against Stow, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Wadsworth’s Braxton Wagner (41) kicks as Kyle Schmeltzer (8) holds in a week 7 game against Stow, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Wadsworth quarterback Brysen Hall (16) looks to take a snap in a week 7 game against Stow, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) A football fan watches a week 7 game between Wadsworth and Stow, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Stow’s Thomas Shaw (1) prepares to take a kick in week 7 game against Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Stow’s Thomas Shaw (1) picks up yards on a return in a week 7 game against Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Stow-Munroe Falls High School football coach Dan Larlham has some words for players in a week 7 game against Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Stow quarterback Gideon Larlham (8) makes line adjustments before a snap in a week 7 game against Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Stow quarterback Gideon Larlham (8) kicks in a week 7 game against Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Students hang out during a week 7 high school football game between Stow and Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Wadsworth quarterback Brysen Hall (16) takes a snap in a week 7 game against Stow, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Wadsworth’s Jude Haller (21) picks up yardage on his way to a touchdown in a week 7 game against Stow, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Wadsworth’s Jude Haller (21) celebrates a touchdown in a week 7 game against Stow, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Wadsworth’s Jude Haller (21) celebrates a touchdown in a week 7 game against Stow, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Stow’s Thomas Shaw (1) looks to the sideline for advice from a special teams coach in a week 7 game against Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Wadsworth’s Brandon Dishauzi (5) looks to line up for a play in a week 7 game against Stow, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Stow quarterback Gideon Larlham (8) kicks in a week 7 game against Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Wadsworth quarterback Brysen Hall (16) takes a snap in a week 7 game against Stow, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Wadsworth quarterback Brysen Hall (16) hands off to Braydan Todd (3) in a week 7 game against Stow, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Wadsworth quarterback Brysen Hall (16) looks for an open receiver in a week 7 game against Stow, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Wadsworth’s Braxton Wagner (41) kicks an extra point while Kyle Schmeltzer (8) holds in a week 7 game against Stow, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Wadsworth’s Kolbey Ostervich (4) runs the ball in a week 7 game against Stow, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Stow-Munroe Falls High School football coach Dan Larlham has some words of encouragement for a player in a week 7 game against Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Stow’s Hayden Mangira (10) runs the ball as Wadsworth’s Brycen Scott (25) looks to catch up in a week 7 game, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Wadsworth’s Bryson Bupp (15) looks to make a tackle as Stow’s Hayden Mangira (10) picks up yardage in a week 7 game, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Stow’s Caden Boyd (6) is taken down on a run in a week 7 game against Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Wadsworth’s Brandon Dishauzi (5) makes a hit on Stow’s Hayden Mangira (10) in a week 7 game, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Stow’s Jack Miller (5) just misses a reception as Wadsworth’s Brandon Dishauzi (5) approaches for the hit in a week 7 game, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Wadsworth’s Brandon Dishauzi (5) makes a late hit on Stow’s Jack Miller (5) in a week 7 game, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Wadsworth’s Brandon Dishauzi (5) reacts to a 15 yard penalty against him on a late hit to Stow’s Jack Miller (5) in a week 7 game, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Stow’s Hayden Mangira (10) runs the ball in a week 7 game against Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Stow’s Israel Purkiss (2) makes a reception for a touchdown in a week 7 game against Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Stow’s Israel Purkiss (2) makes a reception for a touchdown in a week 7 game against Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Stow’s Israel Purkiss (2) is hit by Wadsworth’s Brandon Dishauzi (5) as he scores a touchdown in a week 7 game, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Stow’s Israel Purkiss (2) is hit by Wadsworth’s Brandon Dishauzi (5) as he scores a touchdown in a week 7 game, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Stow’s Israel Purkiss (2) celebrates a touchdown in a week 7 game against Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Stow’s Israel Purkiss (2) celebrates a touchdown in a week 7 game against Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Stow’s Channum Berry (21) kicks an extra point in a week 7 game against Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Stow is called for pass interference as Wadsworth’s Jay'len King (1) attempts the reception in a week 7 game, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Wadsworth’s Jude Haller (21) fumbles in a week 7 game against Stow, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Stow’s Hayden Mangira (10) makes a fumble recovery in a week 7 game against Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Stow quarterback Gideon Larlham (8) scrambles in a week 7 game against Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Stow quarterback Gideon Larlham (8) makes a run as Wadsworth’s Bryson Bupp (15) looks to catch up for the tackle in a week 7 game, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Stow quarterback Gideon Larlham (8) makes a run as Wadsworth’s Bryson Bupp (15) looks to catch up for the tackle in a week 7 game, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Stow’s Jack Miller (5) makes a reception as Wadsworth’s Brandon Dishauzi (5) looks to make the tackle in a week 7 game, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Wadsworth’s Brandon Dishauzi (5) tackles Stow’s Jack Miller (5) in a week 7 game, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Stow’s Hayden Mangira (10) makes a reception on what would have been a touchdown, only to be called back on offsetting penalties, in a week 7 game, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Stow quarterback Gideon Larlham (8) looks to take a snap in a week 7 game against Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Stow’s Thomas Shaw (1) makes a hard cut on a run against Wadsworth’s Adam Neville (30) in a week 7 game, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Stow’s Thomas Shaw (1) runs the ball on a kick return in a week 7 game against Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Stow quarterback Gideon Larlham (8) gets signs from the sideline during a week 7 game against Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Wadsworth’s Jude Haller (21) takes down Stow’s Hayden Mangira (10) in a week 7 game, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Wadsworth quarterback Brysen Hall (16) launches a pass in a week 7 game against Stow, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Wadsworth’s Kolbey Ostervich (4) makes a reception in a week 7 game against Stow, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Wadsworth’s Braydan Todd (3) scores a touchdown in a week 7 game against Stow, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Wadsworth’s Braydan Todd (3) scores a touchdown in a week 7 game against Stow, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) The pass by Wadsworth quarterback Brysen Hall (16) is deflected by a Stow defensive lineman in a week 7 game, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Wadsworth’s Jay'len King (1) makes what would have been a touchdown reception, but was called back due to a flag for an ineligible man down field, in a week 7 game against Stow, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Wadsworth quarterback Brysen Hall (16) is taken down by Stow’s Caden Boyd (6) in a week 7 game, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Stow’s Thomas Shaw (1) breaks Wadsworth tackles on a kick return in a week 7 game, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Stow quarterback Gideon Larlham (8) takes a snap in a week 7 game against Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 1 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth’s Luke Kinser (17) stretches for a week 7 game against Stow, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 1 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth’s Luke Kinser (17) stretches for a week 7 game against Stow, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 2 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth High School football coach Justin Todd runs warmup drills for a week 7 game against Stow, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 3 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Stow-Munroe Falls High School football coach Dan Larlham waits to meet with game officials for a week 7 game against Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 4 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth’s Jay'len King (1) stretches before a week 7 game against Stow, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 5 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth High School football coach Justin Todd meets with game officials before a week 7 game against Stow, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 6 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Stow-Munroe Falls High School football coach Dan Larlham meets with game officials for a week 7 game against Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 7 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth football captains take the field to meet with Stow captains for a week 7 game, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 8 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Stow football captains take the field to meet with Wadsworth captains for a week 7 game, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 9 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos The countess is made for a week 7 football game between Wadsworth and Stow, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 10 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Stow kicker Ronan De St. Aubin (81) gets his shoes laced before a week 7 game against Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 11 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Students hang out before a week 7 high school football game between Wadsworth and Stow, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 12 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Stow football takes a pregame huddle before a week 7 game against Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 13 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth football takes a team huddle before a week 7 game against Stow, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 14 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Kids play while the Wadsworth Grizzlies marching band warms up for a week 7 football game against Stow, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 15 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Stow kicker Ronan De St. Aubin (81) warms up for a week 7 game against Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 16 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos The inflatable Stow bulldog head is inflated before a week 7 game against Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 17 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Stow students line up in preparation for a week 7 football game against Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 18 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Stow students line up in preparation for a week 7 football game against Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 19 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Stow students line up in preparation for a week 7 football game against Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 20 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Stow’s Isaac Hearst (98) greets student-fans before a week 7 game against Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 21 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Football fans await the start of a week 7 game against Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 22 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Stow football players take to the field for a week 7 game against Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 23 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Stow’s Thomas Shaw (1) prepares for the opening kickoff of a week 7 game against Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 24 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Stow’s Thomas Shaw (1) runs the ball back for a 75-yard touchdown on the opening kickoff in a week 7 game against Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 25 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Stow’s Thomas Shaw (1) celebrates after running the ball back for a 75-yard touchdown on the opening kickoff in a week 7 game against Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 26 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Stow’s Thomas Shaw (1) celebrates after running the ball back for a 75-yard touchdown on the opening kickoff in a week 7 game against Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 27 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth’s Alex Porter (14) runs the ball on the Stow kick in a week 7 game, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 28 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth’s Grayson Cyrus (18) picks up yardage in a week 7 game against Stow, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 29 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth’s Kolbey Ostervich (4) runs the ball in a week 7 game against Stow, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 30 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth’s Kolbey Ostervich (4) runs the ball in a week 7 game against Stow, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 31 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth’s Jude Haller (21) runs the ball in a week 7 game against Stow, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 32 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth’s Braxton Wagner (41) kicks as Kyle Schmeltzer (8) holds in a week 7 game against Stow, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 33 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth quarterback Brysen Hall (16) looks to take a snap in a week 7 game against Stow, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 34 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos A football fan watches a week 7 game between Wadsworth and Stow, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 35 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Stow’s Thomas Shaw (1) prepares to take a kick in week 7 game against Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 36 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Stow’s Thomas Shaw (1) picks up yards on a return in a week 7 game against Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 37 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Stow-Munroe Falls High School football coach Dan Larlham has some words for players in a week 7 game against Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 38 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Stow quarterback Gideon Larlham (8) makes line adjustments before a snap in a week 7 game against Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 39 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Stow quarterback Gideon Larlham (8) kicks in a week 7 game against Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 40 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Students hang out during a week 7 high school football game between Stow and Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 41 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth quarterback Brysen Hall (16) takes a snap in a week 7 game against Stow, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 42 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth’s Jude Haller (21) picks up yardage on his way to a touchdown in a week 7 game against Stow, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 43 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth’s Jude Haller (21) celebrates a touchdown in a week 7 game against Stow, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 44 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth’s Jude Haller (21) celebrates a touchdown in a week 7 game against Stow, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 45 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Stow’s Thomas Shaw (1) looks to the sideline for advice from a special teams coach in a week 7 game against Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 46 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth’s Brandon Dishauzi (5) looks to line up for a play in a week 7 game against Stow, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 47 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Stow quarterback Gideon Larlham (8) kicks in a week 7 game against Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 48 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth quarterback Brysen Hall (16) takes a snap in a week 7 game against Stow, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 49 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth quarterback Brysen Hall (16) hands off to Braydan Todd (3) in a week 7 game against Stow, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 50 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth quarterback Brysen Hall (16) looks for an open receiver in a week 7 game against Stow, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 51 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth’s Braxton Wagner (41) kicks an extra point while Kyle Schmeltzer (8) holds in a week 7 game against Stow, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 52 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth’s Kolbey Ostervich (4) runs the ball in a week 7 game against Stow, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 53 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Stow-Munroe Falls High School football coach Dan Larlham has some words of encouragement for a player in a week 7 game against Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 54 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Stow’s Hayden Mangira (10) runs the ball as Wadsworth’s Brycen Scott (25) looks to catch up in a week 7 game, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 55 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth’s Bryson Bupp (15) looks to make a tackle as Stow’s Hayden Mangira (10) picks up yardage in a week 7 game, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 56 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Stow’s Caden Boyd (6) is taken down on a run in a week 7 game against Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 57 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth’s Brandon Dishauzi (5) makes a hit on Stow’s Hayden Mangira (10) in a week 7 game, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 58 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Stow’s Jack Miller (5) just misses a reception as Wadsworth’s Brandon Dishauzi (5) approaches for the hit in a week 7 game, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 59 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth’s Brandon Dishauzi (5) makes a late hit on Stow’s Jack Miller (5) in a week 7 game, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 60 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth’s Brandon Dishauzi (5) reacts to a 15 yard penalty against him on a late hit to Stow’s Jack Miller (5) in a week 7 game, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 61 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Stow’s Hayden Mangira (10) runs the ball in a week 7 game against Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 62 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Stow’s Israel Purkiss (2) makes a reception for a touchdown in a week 7 game against Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 63 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Stow’s Israel Purkiss (2) makes a reception for a touchdown in a week 7 game against Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 64 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Stow’s Israel Purkiss (2) is hit by Wadsworth’s Brandon Dishauzi (5) as he scores a touchdown in a week 7 game, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 65 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Stow’s Israel Purkiss (2) is hit by Wadsworth’s Brandon Dishauzi (5) as he scores a touchdown in a week 7 game, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 66 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Stow’s Israel Purkiss (2) celebrates a touchdown in a week 7 game against Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 67 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Stow’s Israel Purkiss (2) celebrates a touchdown in a week 7 game against Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 68 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Stow’s Channum Berry (21) kicks an extra point in a week 7 game against Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 69 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Stow is called for pass interference as Wadsworth’s Jay'len King (1) attempts the reception in a week 7 game, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 70 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth’s Jude Haller (21) fumbles in a week 7 game against Stow, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 71 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Stow’s Hayden Mangira (10) makes a fumble recovery in a week 7 game against Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 72 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Stow quarterback Gideon Larlham (8) scrambles in a week 7 game against Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 73 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Stow quarterback Gideon Larlham (8) makes a run as Wadsworth’s Bryson Bupp (15) looks to catch up for the tackle in a week 7 game, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 74 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Stow quarterback Gideon Larlham (8) makes a run as Wadsworth’s Bryson Bupp (15) looks to catch up for the tackle in a week 7 game, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 75 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Stow’s Jack Miller (5) makes a reception as Wadsworth’s Brandon Dishauzi (5) looks to make the tackle in a week 7 game, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 76 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth’s Brandon Dishauzi (5) tackles Stow’s Jack Miller (5) in a week 7 game, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 77 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Stow’s Hayden Mangira (10) makes a reception on what would have been a touchdown, only to be called back on offsetting penalties, in a week 7 game, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 78 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Stow quarterback Gideon Larlham (8) looks to take a snap in a week 7 game against Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 79 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Stow’s Thomas Shaw (1) makes a hard cut on a run against Wadsworth’s Adam Neville (30) in a week 7 game, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 80 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Stow’s Thomas Shaw (1) runs the ball on a kick return in a week 7 game against Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 81 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Stow quarterback Gideon Larlham (8) gets signs from the sideline during a week 7 game against Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 82 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth’s Jude Haller (21) takes down Stow’s Hayden Mangira (10) in a week 7 game, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 83 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth quarterback Brysen Hall (16) launches a pass in a week 7 game against Stow, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 84 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth’s Kolbey Ostervich (4) makes a reception in a week 7 game against Stow, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 85 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth’s Braydan Todd (3) scores a touchdown in a week 7 game against Stow, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 86 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth’s Braydan Todd (3) scores a touchdown in a week 7 game against Stow, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 87 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos The pass by Wadsworth quarterback Brysen Hall (16) is deflected by a Stow defensive lineman in a week 7 game, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 88 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth’s Jay'len King (1) makes what would have been a touchdown reception, but was called back due to a flag for an ineligible man down field, in a week 7 game against Stow, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 89 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Wadsworth quarterback Brysen Hall (16) is taken down by Stow’s Caden Boyd (6) in a week 7 game, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 90 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Stow’s Thomas Shaw (1) breaks Wadsworth tackles on a kick return in a week 7 game, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) 91 / 91 Wadsworth vs. Stow, OHSAA high school football photos Stow quarterback Gideon Larlham (8) takes a snap in a week 7 game against Wadsworth, Oct. 2, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Stow, Ohio. (Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal) Wadsworth football's returning lettermen (24) Donny Bettis, WR-DB, 6-2, 180, Sr.
Wadsworth quarterback Brysen Hall (16) throws a pass against Hudson on Oct. 9, 2026, in Wadsworth. Wadsworth's impact players Power Four recruit Brysen Hall returns for his junior season as a three-year starter at quarterback. Last season, he was first-team Division II All-Ohio adter he completed 139 of 215 passes for 2,490 yards and 29 touchdowns with just four interceptions. The standout has offers from Pittsburgh, Kent State, Toledo, Miami (Ohio), UConn, USF, Buffalo and Syracuse. ... Calix Lemp (46 receptions, 999 yards, 15 TDs) is catching passes at Air Force but the Grizzlies have a burner in Jay'len King. Add Kyle Schmeltzer, Donny Bettis and Kolbey Ostervich to the mix and the passing attack is amazing. "I think we've got big bodies that are possession based," Todd said. "We've got shifty dudes on the inside that are a matchup nightmare. In the pass game, we present more problems than we have since 2017." ... That 2017 team was led by Mr. Football Joey Baughman, who rushed 154 times for 1,533 yards and 20 touchdowns and was 219-for-326 passing (.672) for 3,060 yards, 36 touchdowns and three interceptions through the air in 12 games.
Nordonia defensive back Braden Myers, front right, and teammates drive St. Vincent-St. Mary wide receiver Nehemiah Moten out of bounds on Aug. 21, 2026, in Akron. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) St. Vincent-St. Mary quarterback Will Adamson commands motion of his wide receivers Aug. 21, 2026, in Akron. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 1 / 2 St. Vincent-St. Mary vs. Nordonia, OHSAA high school football photos Nordonia defensive back Braden Myers, front right, and teammates drive St. Vincent-St. Mary wide receiver Nehemiah Moten out of bounds on Aug. 21, 2026, in Akron. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 1 / 2 St. Vincent-St. Mary vs. Nordonia, OHSAA high school football photos Nordonia defensive back Braden Myers, front right, and teammates drive St. Vincent-St. Mary wide receiver Nehemiah Moten out of bounds on Aug. 21, 2026, in Akron. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) 2 / 2 St. Vincent-St. Mary vs. Nordonia, OHSAA high school football photos St. Vincent-St. Mary quarterback Will Adamson commands motion of his wide receivers Aug. 21, 2026, in Akron. (Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal) Nordonia football's returning lettermen (22) Collin Atha, WR-S, 6-0, 190, Sr.
Nordonia quarterback Steven Fakult (11) delivers a pass to wide receiver Collin Atha (12) on a curl route against St. Vincent-St. Mary on Aug. 21, 2026, in Akron. Nordonia impact players Steven Fakult has a rocket arm, and he'll get to show it off once again with Collin Atha, Grant Kaminski, Dominick Jackson and Karsen Fisher as his primary receivers. ... Fakult is coming off a season in which he was second-team Division II All-Ohio . He completed 199 of 354 passes for 3,072 and 27 touchdowns with only four interceptions. He has offers from Findlay, Walsh and Clarion. ... Jackson is a phenomenal two-way player who led the team in receptions (49), yards (933) and touchdowns (12). Atha (48 receptions, 646 yards, five TDs) and Kaminski (36 receptions, 608 yards, three TDs) weren't far behind. ... Speaking of Fisher, the Toledo commit is nails on defense. He returns at linebacker after 59 tackles, three for loss, 1½ sacks, a forced fumble and an interceptions last season. ... "I think the passing attack can be really lethal," Barwidi said. "With another year and attention to detail in putting on depth and timing, we can be even better than we were last year."
Akron Beacon Journal sports writer Michael Beaven can be reached by email at mbeaven@thebeaconjournal and is on Twitter at @MBeavenABJ . Akron Beacon Journal sports writer Brad Bournival contributed to this article .
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