MHS gridders move up to No. 12 in region of computer rankings
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October 10, 2025
Colin Wimmers of Marysville battles for yardage against Olentangy. The Monarchs have moved up to 12th place in Region 2 of Division I in the Ohio High School Athletic Association computer ratings. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

MHS gridders move up to No. 12 in region of computer rankings

By Tim Miller 

Despite a 49-17 loss to Olentangy last week, Marysville’s football team actually ticked upward in the state playoff watch.

A week ago, the Monarchs were ranked 13th in Division I’s Region 2 of the Ohio High School Athletic Association computer poll.

MHS was one step behind Hilliard Darby during la...

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