High School Football: Six takeaways from Week 4

1. Trotwood Madison has emerged as a strong contender this season, having defeated Fairmont, Springfield, and Alter consecutively. They secured a 34-0 victory against the Knights on Friday night, highlighting their potential in the upcoming D-II, Region 8 postseason.

2. Alter faces a challenging schedule moving forward, as they travel to Bellbrook, an unbeaten team, before the start of Greater Catholic League Co-Ed Division play. Bellbrook's win over Chaminade Julienne adds to the anticipation of this matchup, which could foreshadow future playoff performances.

3. Tippecanoe, the 2021 Region 12 champion, will be a formidable opponent in the postseason, as they recently defeated Stebbins 63-0. Since their loss to Bellbrook, they have outscored their opponents by a significant margin, scoring 153-14 in their subsequent games.

4. Wayne is making a strong comeback, securing a 42-26 win against Fairmont in their Greater Western Ohio Conference opener. With Ohio State commit Jamier Brown playing a pivotal role, catching six passes for 120 yards and three touchdowns, Wayne faces a tough challenge at home against unbeaten Fairmont next week.

5. In a significant Dayton City League game, Belmont will face Dunbar at Welcome Stadium on Friday, September 18. Belmont, last season's league title contender, has struggled recently, dropping back-to-back games to Columbus South and Tri-Village. Meadowdale and Dunbar have both had varying levels of success over the past two seasons, with Meadowdale winning the title the past two years and Dunbar securing three wins in a row from 2021-2023.