CINCINNATI, Ohio – Something had to give, as the best offense faced the best defense in Region 16 for the regional title. It would be the...
Author: Greg Shoemaker
Greg has served as the Content Manager and Featured Analyst for TriStateFootball.com since he co-founded the website in 2005. You can hear him as the host of the High School Football Tonight Show on Cincinnati's ESPN 1530 Friday's during the season. Greg also served as an officer of the Ohio Prep Sportswriter Association (OPSWA) from 2019-21.
Preview: La Salle at Winton Woods
Even before the season started fans were clamoring for La Salle, the reigning state champion, and Winton Woods to meet in the 2020 playoffs and now...
Springfield wins Region 2 again
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio – For the second straight year Springfield is regional champions. Wildcats defense registered its third shutout in the last five games as they stymied...
Preview: St. Xavier at Lakota West
It’s so appropriate, the top two teams in the Blitz 5 Top 25 square off Friday night as Lakota West hosts St. Xavier for the Division...
Dayton Round-Up: Alter runs past Trotwood-Madison
It was a historic evening for Alter (6-2) and running back Branden McDonald. The Knights shutout reigning Division III state champion Trotwood-Madison (4-1), 42-0. McDonald led...
Preview: Turpin at Kings
It is time to find out who is for real as Turpin takes on Kings in this week’s Blitz 5 Game of the Week. These two...
Preview: Elder at Princeton
Two high-powered offenses are set to show off their prowess as Elder heads to Princeton in this week’s Blitz 5 Game of the Week. It’s a...
Fairmont pulls upset for first playoff win
PERRYSBURG, Ohio – A long road trip north wasn’t about to deter Fairmont as they went into Perrysburg and punished the previously unbeaten Yellow Jackets, 41-14....
Freshman Ringer making an impact for EC
East Central was faced with a major dilemma when stud running back Jake Fike was shelved with a shoulder injury in Week 3. Replacing Fike’s productivity...
Preview: Milford at Colerain
The playoffs kick off Friday night and Division I, Region 4 has a full slate, including our Blitz 5 Game of the Week. Milford looks to...