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Matt Goul @mgoul.bsky.social · 3h

NIL is inevitable in Ohio. If the OHSAA can get member schools to approve it into the state's bylaws, then it can have some control over it. Here is how other states have adopted it:
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How will NIL work for Ohio high school athletes? Here’s what other states do

Learn how bordering and big states have added NIL for their high schools.

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Matt Goul @mgoul.bsky.social · 2d

One of this season's biggest Mr. Football statements came Saturday from @SEHS_FOOTBALL's @hackleman_zach with his 4-TD game vs. Moeller.

A look at the numbers and resume:
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St. Edward’s Zach Hackleman makes Mr. Football statement with four scores vs. Moeller

Toledo commit returned two punts for touchdowns and added two more scores, adding to a record-setting career and comeback from injury.

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Matt Goul @mgoul.bsky.social · 2d

"We just know this is the time.”

-@Brayden_sopko26 on how @BuckeyeBucks15's work is far from finished with the #OHSAA Division III playoffs on the horizon.
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Buckeye’s work far from finished with Division III football playoffs on horizon

The Bucks defended their Cleveland West Conference title, but can they make a deeper playoff run?

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Matt Goul @mgoul.bsky.social · 2d

Avon has stood atop the @clevelanddotcom football Top 25 in the second half of the season, but St. Edward is making a push to claim the No. 1 spot going into Week 10. Perry also jumps back up with Uniontown Lake.

A look at this week's rankings:
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Cleveland.com high school football Top 25: Is the race to No. 1 tightening up?

St. Edward’s big win vs. Moeller makes a case for it to unseat Avon as Northeast Ohio’s top team entering the playoffs. One more week can determine that, while two teams jump into the Top 25.

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Matt Goul @mgoul.bsky.social · 2d

Do you guys have a preferred platform for the upcoming Mortal Kombat Legacy "Kollection?" I'm thinking mobile is ideal, but debating between the Switch 2 for the deluxe goodies or Steam Deck for better control & buttons. Buying both, like Phil might do with such a dilemma, seems a bit overkill. 😉

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Matt Goul @mgoul.bsky.social · 3d

Double duty on the line suits Mason Wilhelm as St. Edward gears up for the playoffs:

Double duty at St. Edward suits North Carolina football commit Mason Wilhelm

St. Edward lineman Mason Wilhelm already established his versatility in 2024 as a guard and tackle on the offensive line. Now, he’s adding defensive duties to his plate in time for the stretch run of ...

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Matt Goul @mgoul.bsky.social · 10d

“Once this defense believes in itself and all the guys understand and know what they’re capable of, it’s going to be insane.”
-Brayton Feister on the maturation of Hoban's defense after their 12-9 win Friday vs. Glenville:
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Archbishop Hoban’s defense realizing its potential in challenging stretch

After a rough start to the football season, Hoban has grown into a "completely different defense" with wins vs. Walsh Jesuit and Glenville.

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Matt Goul @mgoul.bsky.social · 15d

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Donate to Support Luna’s Journey: Lifesaving Service Dog, organized by Aniscia McAdams

My name is Aniscia, and I’m the proud mother of two incredible kiddos—… Aniscia McAdams needs your support for Support Luna’s Journey: Lifesaving Service Dog

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Matt Goul @mgoul.bsky.social · 16d

New @clevelanddotcom football Top 25 entering Week 8 with notes and takeaways for each team:
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Who is on the move in the cleveland.com HS football Top 25 entering Week 8?

Mentor and Wadsworth secure big wins to take control of their league title chases, while Buckeye marches into the Top 25.

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Matt Goul @mgoul.bsky.social · 17d

Check out Week 7 Game Balls from Northeast Ohio's top performances of the high school football season:
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Week 7 Game Balls: Top performers of the 2025 high school football season

Find out who had the biggest games of the week and vote for the top performance.

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Matt Goul @mgoul.bsky.social · 18d

With Landry Brede as the anchor at left tackle, Mentor's offensive line continues to make a major push.
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With Landry Brede as the anchor, Mentor’s offensive line makes major push

Could this be Mentor's best offensive line since it produced two Big Ten recruits in 2018?

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Matt Goul @mgoul.bsky.social · 19d

Control of the Suburban League's National Conference is at stake in Hudson, where defending champion Wadsworth brings its undefeated record. A look at the best Week 7 games south of Cleveland in NEO:
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Wadsworth, Hudson rolling into Suburban League clash: Week 7 football games to watch south of Cleveland

Both teams are undefeated in the Suburban League’s National Conference.

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Matt Goul @mgoul.bsky.social · 19d

Strongsville's talented defensive front meets Mentor's powerful offensive line with GCC supremacy hanging in the balance. Previewing Week 7's biggest games on Cleveland's east side:
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Can Strongsville’s pressure disrupt Mentor? Week 7 football games to watch on Cleveland’s east side

After playing twice last year, the Mustangs meet the Cardinals again in Mentor for first place in the Greater Cleveland Conference.

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Matt Goul @mgoul.bsky.social · 19d

St. Edward takes an eight-game win streak in its rivalry Friday vs. St. Ignatius. Can the Wildcats pull the upset and change that? A look at the top games to watch on Cleveland's west side:
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Can St. Ignatius snap St. Edward’s 8-game win streak in rivalry? Week 7 football games to watch on Cleveland’s west side

The schools are 32-32-1 against each other as they enter their 66th all-time meeting Friday in Lakewood.

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Matt Goul @mgoul.bsky.social · 23d

St. Edward has two quarterbacks, and @SEHS_FOOTBALL's @JonnyEvanchick has made a comeback just like two of his highly touted teammates, @WhiteBrandon26 & @hackleman_zach:
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St. Edward has two quarterbacks, and one has made a comeback just like two of his highly touted football teammates

After breaking his foot in 2024, Jonny Evanchick has emerged as the Eagles' starter while sharing duties with junior Langston Lucas.

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Matt Goul @mgoul.bsky.social · 23d

After his move (back) to linebacker, @HobanFootball's @Brayton_Feister just can't let go of the football. How he's managing playing both ways at a high level:
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With move to linebacker, Hoban’s Brayton Feister can’t let go of running the football

Hoban’s junior is now part of a powerful one-two punch in the backfield with Jance Henry Jr. while making linebacker his priority.

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Matt Goul @mgoul.bsky.social · 23d

There is another new No. 1 atop the @clevelanddotcom football rankings. Find out how Northeast Ohio stacks up entering Week 7:
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Another No. 1 falls, so who stands atop the cleveland.com HS football Top 25?

Walsh Jesuit suffered its first loss at Archbishop Hoban. Find out what that means for Avon, St. Edward, Mentor and Northeast Ohio’s powerhouses entering Week 7.

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Matt Goul @mgoul.bsky.social · 25d

Is a rematch inevitable for Hoban vs. Walsh Jesuit? A lot can happen in eight weeks, but they provided a glimpse of what could happen:
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Is a rematch inevitable for Hoban vs. Walsh Jesuit?

One of Hoban’s worst losses in program history could have unlocked its potential.

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Matt Goul @mgoul.bsky.social · Sep 22

There's a new No. 1-ranked team in the @clevelanddotcom Top 25 at the halfway point of the high school football regular season. Here's how Northeast Ohio stacks up with notes entering Week 6:
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Cleveland.com HS football Top 25: A new No. 1? How Massillon shook up Northeast Ohio by beating St. Edward

Walsh Jesuit and Avon are the leading contenders for the top spot and both have big games in Week 6.

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Matt Goul @mgoul.bsky.social · Sep 20

Avon’s shutout of Olmsted Falls isn’t just an SWC statement, but one for the whole state. A look at the defending champs' impressive performance and what it means for the Division II landscape across Ohio:
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Avon’s shutout of Olmsted Falls isn’t just an SWC statement, but one for the whole state

The Eagles’ state-title defense in Division II could be tougher. What does their shutout say about that?

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Matt Goul @mgoul.bsky.social · Sep 18

Undefeated St. Edward hasn't beaten Massillon since 2021. The Eagles look to change that Friday. A look at that big game and the Week 5 matchups south of Cleveland:
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Is Massillon again a trap for St. Edward? Week 5 football games to watch south of Cleveland

The unbeaten Eagles have not beaten Massillon in three years. Meanwhile, Wadsworth vs. Twinsburg and Highland vs. Copley have conference implications in the Suburban League.

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Matt Goul @mgoul.bsky.social · Sep 17

Can Olmsted Falls spoil Avon's SWC run? A look at their anticipated matchup and the Week 5 games to watch on Cleveland's west side:
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Can Olmsted Falls spoil Avon’s SWC run? Week 5 football games to watch on Cleveland’s west side

The Bulldogs aim to snap Avon's 28-game SWC winning streak after coming close twice last season, plus five other key matchups across Cleveland's west side.

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Matt Goul @mgoul.bsky.social · Sep 17

Benedictine and Lake Catholic are surging into their Week 5 matchup at John Carroll. A look at the top games to watch on Cleveland's east side:
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Benedictine and Lake Catholic surging into showdown: Week 5 football games to watch on Cleveland’s east side

The Bengals look to remain unbeaten, while Lake Catholic takes a three-game winning streak into John Carroll.

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Matt Goul @mgoul.bsky.social · Sep 15

"If I’m a college coach, that’s the guy I’m taking."

While @WhiteBrandon26's comeback isn’t complete, the @SEHS_FOOTBALL standout running back is well on his way.
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‘If I’m a college coach, that’s the guy I’m taking:’ His comeback isn’t complete, but St. Edward’s Brandon White is on his way

Brandon White nearly doubled his workload in one game with 171 yards and three fourth-quarter touchdowns in a 28-14 football comeback Friday vs. Glenville.

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Matt Goul @mgoul.bsky.social · Sep 15

A lot of movement in this week's @clevelanddotcom high school football Top 25 after Ursuline's season cancellation and many teams suffering their first losses. One team that didn't, however, is St. Edward. The Eagles remain No. 1:
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Cleveland.com HS football Top 25: St. Edward still No. 1, but five new teams rise up

Youngstown Ursuline drops out with its season canceled amid hazing allegations and lawsuits.

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