H.S. Football Notebook | Area football teams push for playoff contention
Fisher Catholic and Bloom-Carroll hold playoff spots as Fairfield Union fights to join the postseason race.
Only three area high school football teams – Fisher Catholic, Bloom-Carroll, and Fairfield Union – appear poised to make the playoffs. However, maintaining their current winning streak is crucial for their chances of advancing. If the postseason began today, both Fisher Catholic and Bloom-Carroll would already be in contention. The Irish are currently ranked No. 8 in their region, while the Bulldogs are No. 12.
The Falcons are just outside the playoff picture at No. 14, set to play Circleville on Friday, October 2. Both Fisher Catholic and Bloom-Carroll sit at 4-2 overall. A victory for Fairfield Union could propel them into the top 12 teams statewide, as the top 12 in each region qualify for the playoffs. The Irish demonstrated their resilience during a recent 41-28 victory over Miller.
After trailing 28-19 midway through the fourth quarter, Fisher Catholic staged a remarkable comeback. Quarterback James Wilkinson connected with Damian Neal on a 94-yard touchdown pass, cutting the deficit to 28-26. Senior running back Sam Tencza added a 70-yard touchdown run, sealing the win and giving Fisher Catholic a perfect record of 3-0 in the Mid-State League-Cardinal Division. The Irish will host Millersport on October 2 at Fulton Field.
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