2008 Beacon Journal Power Poll

Thursday, Oct 30, 2008

Here is the final Akron Beacon Journal Power Poll. This year's poll champions, the Louisville Leopards, beat five teams that qualified for the playoffs and outscored their opponents 358-94.

1. Louisville (II, 10-0): The Leopards defeated Minerva 27-0 to finish as the only area team undefeated in the regular season. Next: Columbus Independence.

2. North Canton Hoover (I, 9-1): The Vikings defeated Jackson 26-7 to win the Federal League title outright. Their only loss was Week 2 against Louisville. Next: Massillon.

3. Brunswick (I, 9-1): Brit Musal scored two touchdowns — giving him a school record 40 for his career — in a 31-7 win against Medina. Next: Nordonia.

4. Walsh Jesuit (III, 7-2): Armand Dehaney scored a touchdown on offense and defense as the Warriors defeated Warren Harding 21-9. Next: Field.

5. Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy (IV, 9-1): The Royals captured a share of their first PAC-7 title with a 21-14 win over Manchester. Next: at Youngstown Cardinal Mooney.

6. GlenOak (I, 8-2): The Golden Eagles had just enough to get past Federal League rival Perry 9-6. Next: Canton McKinley.

7. Highland (II, 9-1): The Hornets' bid for a 10-0 record came up short as Cloverleaf won 20-14 in double overtime. Next: Avon Lake.

8. Northwest (III, 8-2): In a tight Northeastern Buckeye Conference game, the Indians edged Alliance 15-14. Next: at Canton South.

9. Tuslaw (IV, 9-1): The Mustangs racked up 319 yards in total offense in a 27-6 win against Fairless. Next: Leavittsburg LaBrae.

10. Garfield (I, 8-2): The Rams claimed the City Series with a decisive 49-20 win against Buchtel; missed the playoffs in Region 2 by less than a half-point.

11. St. Vincent-St. Mary (IV, 7-3): After a 34-7 loss to powerful Youngstown Ursuline, the Irish missed the playoffs, too.

12. Mogadore (VI, 9-1): The Wildcats were tripped up by a determined East Canton team in Week 10, but still shared the PTC County Division title and earned a trip to the playoffs. Next: Leetonia.

13. Kent Roosevelt (II, 8-2): Tyler Lohr scored on a 20-yard touchdown to give the Rough Riders a 19-13 win in overtime. Next: at Mayfield.

14. Aurora (III, 8-2): Steven Yung gained 157 yards and scored three touchdowns in a 47-19 win against Wickliffe. Next: Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin.

15. Cloverleaf (II, 8-2): The Colts clinched the school's first playoff berth with a 20-14 double overtime win against previously unbeaten Highland. Can they beat another unbeaten opponent this week? Next: at Lexington.

16. Massillon (I, 6-4): The Tigers held archrival Canton McKinley to 50 yards rushing in a 17-0 win. Next: at North Canton Hoover.

17. Field (III, 8-2): Jay Lugo scored three touchdowns and Mike Ries had a strong game defensively (safety and touchdown) in a 45-7 win against Coventry. Next: at Walsh Jesuit.

18. Triway (IV, 8-2): The Titans rolled to victory in a 57-0 win against Canton Timken. Next: at Lake County Perry.

19. Waynedale (IV, 8-2): The Golden Bears grabbed a share of the Wayne County Athletic League title with a 35-0 win over Northwestern. Next: at Columbiana Crestview.

20. Nordonia (I, 7-3): The Knights head into the playoffs on a positive note with a 32-12 win against Garfield Heights. Next: at Brunswick.

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2008 Beacon Journal Power Poll