As we enter the final week of the regular season, there is one last shakeup in the Greater Cincinnati high school football power rankings for Week 10.
There are no newcomers to the top 10, but three ranked teams suffered losses in Week 9.
Following each week of the regular season, The Enquirer has provided its top 10 high school football power rankings, regardless of division, class or state.
With the postseason on the horizon, here are the area’s final power rankings from the 2026 season.
10. East Central
Previous ranking: No. 10
Week 9: Loss to
Indianapolis Roncalli (28-10)
East Central stays in the No. 10 spot after its five-game winning streak snapped against Indianapolis Roncalli in a battle between two of Class 4A's top teams. East Central, which was No. 1 heading into the matchup, trailed 14-10 before being shut out in the second half. East Central had more first downs (19-11) in a game where neither team eclipsed 300 total yards. The Trojans were hampered by a pair of turnovers and ended the regular season at 9-2. East Central now prepares to host Madison in the first round of sectional play.
Week 10 (postseason): Madison (5-4) at East Central (7-2)
9. Winton Woods
Previous ranking: No. 6
Week 9: Loss to Anderson (47-21)
The de facto Eastern Cincinnati Conference championship game got away from Winton Woods as Anderson scored 21 unanswered points to pull away from the Warriors. The Warriors had a solid offensive showing with Isaiah Garrett running for 204 yards and quarterback Josiiah Jones throwing for 206 with two total touchdowns, but the Warriors couldn’t contain Anderson’s high-flying attack, which racked up 558 total yards. Winton Woods is No. 5 in Division I, Region 4 and hosts No. 7 Lebanon in Week 10 as the Warriors try to lock down a first-round playoff game.
Week 10: Lebanon (7-2) at Winton Woods (7-2)
8. Wyoming
Previous ranking: No. 9
Week 9: Win over Reading (49-0)
It’s back-to-back shutouts for Wyoming after the Cowboys blanked visiting Reading in Week 9, permitting just 199 total yards and forcing a pair of turnovers, including a pick-six from Cam Maupin. Quarterback David Dupee threw for 235 yards and four touchdowns as receivers Brylan Miltenberger and Donovan Brown were both over 100 yards and caught a score. The Cowboys are one win away from another CHL title and their eighth 10-0 regular season under head coach Aaron Hancock as they visit Deer Park. The Wildcats were 8-0 before falling to Indian Hill in Week 9.
Week 10: Wyoming (9-0) at Deer Park (8-1)
7. Highlands
Previous ranking: No. 8
Week 9: Win over Mason County (61-0)
After losing on a last-second field goal to Elder, Highlands got back on track in a big way in cruising past Mason County, 61-0, in its second shutout of the season. Standout sophomore quarterback Bryce Armstrong threw for 272 yards and five touchdowns in the Bluebirds’ tune-up for the regular-season finale against Scott County. The Cardinals are one of the top 5A teams in the state and are coming off a 44-35 loss to Woodford County.
Week 10: Highlands (7-2) at Scott County (7-2)
6. Elder
Previous ranking: No. 7
Week 9: Win over Bishop Chatard (31-21)
Two solid wins in a row for Elder after losing its bid to win the GCL-South for a second consecutive year. The Panthers went on the road and won a thriller over Highlands in Week 8, then beat Indianapolis Bishop Chatard, the top-ranked team in Indiana Class 4A, at The Pit. Quarterback Kaden Estep threw for 202 yards, ran for 75 and scored all four touchdowns (three rushing) to help the Panthers clinch a first-round bye. Elder hosts Mt. Zion Prep to end the regular season.
Week 10: Mt. Zion Prep (MD) (1-6) at Elder (7-2)
5. Moeller
Previous ranking: No. 5
Week 9: Loss to Lakewood St. Edward (28-17)
Moeller stays in the top 5 after a loss to Lakewood St. Edward, the No. 5 team in Ohio, according to USA Today (Moeller is No. 10). Tied 14-14 at the half, Lakewood St. Edward scored two second-half touchdowns to end Moeller’s five-game winning streak. The Crusaders were held to just 261 total yards. Sophomore quarterback Hunter McLaughlin threw two touchdown passes to Reggie Watson. Moeller will face Detroit King (Michigan) to wrap up the regular season.
Week 10: Detroit King (MI) (6-2) at Moeller (6-3) (at Fenwick)
4. Lakota West
Previous ranking: No. 4
Week 9: Win over Sycamore (63-13)
Lakota West has secured a first-round bye in Division I, Region 4, by handling its business since suffering its lone loss of the season to Princeton in Week 5. The Firebirds have won four straight since, outscoring their opponents 184-20. Kenyon Norman had another big night against Sycamore in Week 9, running for 127 yards and five touchdowns. Lakota West visits Oak Hills in Week 10. The Highlands have lost five of seven since starting 2-0.
Week 10: Lakota West (8-1) at Oak Hills (4-5)
3. Beechwood
Previous ranking: No. 3
Week 9: Win over Gallatin County (69-0)
It was business as usual for Beechwood, which remained undefeated (8-0) with a blowout against winless Gallatin County. Outside of a 42-35 win over Covington Catholic, Beechwood has outscored its seven opponents, 381-10. This was Beechwood’s fifth shutout of the season. Beechwood is on the road against Bracken County this week. The Polar Bears have won two of three after a 0-5 start, but are coming off a 61-22 loss to St. Henry. Expect another lopsided Beechwood win as the program stays in pursuit of its 19th career state title.
Week 10: Beechwood (8-0) at Bracken County (2-6)
2. Anderson
Previous ranking: No. 2
Week 9: Win over Winton Woods (47-21)
Anderson is king of the ECC for the third consecutive season after pulling away from Winton Woods in Week 9. The Raptors offense continues to produce big numbers behind quarterback Owen Scalf, who threw for 458 yards and six touchdowns, while running back Jordan Davis threw a 55-yard touchdown and had 92 scrimmage yards on 10 touches. Receiver Tysin Weaver had four touchdown catches and Cooper Kathman had three. Anderson is No. 1 in Division II, Region 8 and will visit Loveland before its first-round postseason bye.
Week 10: Anderson (8-1) at Loveland (2-7)
1. Princeton
Previous ranking: No. 1
Week 9: Win over Oak Hills (39-7)
Princeton has met little resistance since its showdown against Lakota West in Week 5. The Vikings won comfortably over Oak Hills in Week 9 behind a 116-yard, two-touchdown performance on the ground from Jordan Hall and a pair of touchdown tosses by quarterback Key’Sean Torbert. Princeton needs a win in Week 10 to finish the regular season 10-0 and secure the No. 1 spot in Division I, Region 4.
Week 10: Fairfield (5-4) at Princeton (9-0)
On the radar
Indian Hill (7-2), Badin (7-2), North College Hill (8-0), Lawrenceburg (8-1), Lloyd (7-1), St. Xavier (5-4), Harrison (7-2), Deer Park (8-1), Dayton (7-1), Holy Cross (6-2), Williamsburg (8-1), Hughes (8-1), St. Bernard (7-2), Lebanon (7-2)
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