#10MENTOR CARDINALS Football
Greater Cleveland Conference
Conference Championship2026
Record: 9-2Conference: 6-1 • 1st place• 2026-2027 Season
Next Game: vs McKinley Bulldogs • Nov. 13 • 7:00 PM
Last Game: W 45-14 vs Strongsville • Nov. 6
Record Since 1972: 424-188-8 • 620 recorded games
Team Rankings
Associated Press State Poll#10 · Division I40 poll points · — · Sep. 29
Harbin Ratings*#9 Division III, Region 9▼6 · Oct. 24
MaxPreps#19 Cleveland62.75 rating · — · Oct. 31
* Harbin Ratings are unofficial and based on data from JoeEitel.com.
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Program history since 1972

Mentor Football Almanac

The Mentor Football Almanac is OhioVarsity's historical record of Mentor football, featuring season-by-season results dating to 1972, all-time records, playoff history, state championships, opponent series, program streaks, scoring history and record-book performances.

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All-Time Record424-188-8
Winning %.690
Games620
Points Scored16,668
Points Allowed10,109
Winning Seasons43
10-Win Seasons14
Playoff Record48-26
Shutouts100
Times Shut Out32
Longest Win Streak13 games
Different Opponents71
Record by Points Scored
0-1016-90-7.173
11-2068-56.548
21-3092-28-1.764
31-40106-13.891
41+142-1.993
Record by Points Allowed
0-10236-10-7.947
11-20114-48.704
21-3049-59-1.454
31-4017-42.288
41+8-29.216
By Month
MonthRecordPct.
September152-79-3.656
October173-61-5.734
November65-29.691
August34-15.694
December0-4.000
By Day of Week
DayRecordPct.
Friday374-146-8.716
Saturday44-37.543
Monday0-1.000
Thursday6-4.600
Record by Calendar Date
DateGamesRecordPct.PFPA
August 1811-01.0002621
August 1911-01.0003421
August 2011-01.000497
August 2111-01.0003817
August 2233-01.00010556
August 2322-01.0008446
August 2442-2.5009899
August 2551-4.20087144
August 2653-2.600141123
August 2732-1.6676255
August 2864-2.667189136
August 2975-2.714203103
August 3065-1.83316199
August 3143-1.75011989
September 172-5.286153159
September 275-2.714133111
September 363-3.500137154
September 497-2.778240211
September 574-3.571152141
September 695-4.556158202
September 775-2.71414182
September 896-3.667195232
September 984-4.500168169
September 1063-3.500153123
September 1194-5.444183204
September 1273-4.429232129
September 1396-3.667234101
September 1498-0-1.94426191
September 1563-3.500149127
September 16103-6-1.350159241
September 1764-2.667181108
September 1897-2.778219117
September 1964-2.66719748
September 20108-2.800311159
September 2175-2.71421895
September 2296-3.667195105
September 2396-2-1.72221481
September 2453-2.60014095
September 2576-1.85719383
September 2698-1.88927895
September 2787-1.87523582
September 2896-3.667278132
September 2986-2.750212127
September 3075-2.714164123
October 173-4.429147139
October 2107-3.700301193
October 365-1.83320769
October 498-1.889344102
October 575-2.71415369
October 686-2.750240121
October 797-1-1.833218141
October 865-1.83318186
October 985-3.625261138
October 1084-3-1.563185133
October 1198-1.88929554
October 1287-1.87523096
October 1396-3.667239146
October 1476-1.85721277
October 1574-3.571165122
October 1687-0-1.93820492
October 1784-4.500192111
October 1865-1.83319045
October 1995-3-1.611215111
October 2085-3.625227178
October 2184-4.500182121
October 2276-0-1.92918661
October 2386-2.75020798
October 2486-2.750195102
October 2588-01.00027950
October 2685-3.625223114
October 2785-3.625204111
October 2886-2.750259143
October 2975-2.714191145
October 3076-1.85723794
October 3154-1.80012957
November 198-1.889270139
November 254-1.80013534
November 366-01.000223106
November 464-2.66716359
November 544-01.00015343
November 684-4.500195166
November 732-1.66710448
November 864-2.66717772
November 954-1.80012644
November 1055-01.000150102
November 1122-01.0007140
November 1222-01.0006247
November 1310-1.00007
November 1472-5.286109164
November 1543-1.75011340
November 1631-2.3336438
November 1744-01.000155141
November 1810-1.000027
November 1910-1.0001723
November 2120-2.0002065
November 2231-2.3336389
November 2311-01.000263
November 2432-1.66710097
November 2511-01.0001813
November 2910-1.0002128
November 3011-01.0004138
December 120-2.0002883
December 210-1.0003536
December 710-1.0005255
Season-by-Season History
SeasonGamesRecordPct.PFPAMarginPostseasonView
2026CURRENT119-2.818372217+155PostseasonView Games
20251312-1.923502153+349Regional FinalView Games
20241413-1.929524174+350Regional FinalView Games
2023117-4.636350177+173First RoundView Games
2022139-4.692367273+94Regional FinalView Games
2021115-6.455291245+46First RoundView Games
2020119-2.818429187+242State SemifinalView Games
20191413-1.929603199+404State SemifinalView Games
20181311-2.846479173+306Regional FinalView Games
20171513-2.867618365+253State ChampionshipView Games
2016106-4.600319292+27—View Games
2015128-4.667393331+62Regional QuarterfinalView Games
20141311-2.846519233+286Regional SemifinalView Games
20131513-2.867620245+375State ChampionshipView Games
20121412-2.857650388+262State SemifinalView Games
20111311-2.846533251+282Regional FinalView Games
2010117-4.636362253+109Regional QuarterfinalView Games
2009106-4.600223231-8—View Games
2008129-3.750351212+139Regional SemifinalView Games
20071411-3.786520303+217State ChampionshipView Games
20061513-2.867456240+216State ChampionshipView Games
2005105-5.500262248+14—View Games
2004107-3.700285201+84—View Games
20031312-1.92353265+467Regional FinalView Games
20021311-2.846504134+370Regional FinalView Games
2001107-3.700184139+45—View Games
2000106-4.600157187-30—View Games
1999116-5.545252210+42Regional QuarterfinalView Games
1998117-4.636226196+30Regional SemifinalView Games
1997104-6.400200244-44—View Games
1996105-5.500233201+32—View Games
1995103-7.300154184-30—View Games
1994106-4.600247170+77—View Games
1993105-5.500206218-12—View Games
19921210-2.833356110+246Regional FinalView Games
1991108-2.800172118+54—View Games
1990107-3.700189116+73—View Games
1989105-5.500199201-2—View Games
1988105-5.500147152-5—View Games
1987108-2.80020792+115—View Games
1986103-7.300152183-31—View Games
1985107-3.70015566+89—View Games
1984106-4.60016179+82—View Games
1983107-2-1.75018798+89—View Games
1982119-2.81828897+191Regional FinalView Games
1981129-2-1.79226587+178Regional FinalView Games
1980106-4.600186107+79—View Games
1979104-5-1.450117123-6—View Games
1978107-3.700163108+55—View Games
1977105-3-2.6009849+49—View Games
1976107-2-1.750169124+45—View Games
1975102-7-1.25079180-101—View Games
1974107-3.700175114+61—View Games
1973116-4-1.591154121+33—View Games
1972114-7.364126245-119—View Games
Decade-by-Decade
DecadeRecordPct.PF/GPA/G
1970s42-34-6.54913.213.0
1980s65-36-2.64118.911.3
1990s61-43.58721.517.0
2000s87-30.74429.716.8
2010s105-25.80839.221.0
2020s64-20.76233.817.0
Record vs. Opponent Since 1972
OpponentGPWLTPct.PFPALast
Euclid5033170.66012827972026
St. Ignatius3315180.4557739642026
Solon3117140.5488006942023
Cleveland Heights292720.9319343542026
Shaker Heights282170.7509734072026
Strongsville262240.8469514352026
Maple Heights252320.9206842232009
South2313100.5654023752010
North231382.6094242392001
Mayfield231751.7614191992012
Bedford211560.7144812471992
Brush211731.8335071652014
Brunswick201910.9507711962026
Glenville191450.7375553912018
St. Edward187110.3893885492025
Lakewood161420.8754721472006
Medina151320.8676663072025
Canton McKinley12840.6672832402025
Elyria121020.8335051802020
Massillon11560.4552732842017
Valley Forge11650.5452851592001
Austintown Fitch9351.389871381992
GlenOak8521.688176712015
Berea7340.429771071992
Shaw7520.714237562004
VASJ6330.500931101993
Lorain66001.000125582026
Boardman6420.667146582015
Warren Harding6420.6671471022012
Parma55001.000214362012
Lake Catholic5140.200321301999
Admiral King44001.000199192005
Riverside4310.750111682026
Twinsburg4310.750179452014
McDowell (PA)44001.000170832025
Cleveland St. Joseph3120.33331761981
Midpark3111.50040141974
West Geauga3210.66754261985
Ursuline33001.00076522011
St. Xavier3030.000201062016
Moeller3120.333931262013
Hudson3120.33385962014
Stow33001.000123312020
Pickerington Central3030.000801222020
Clarkson Football North (ON)3210.66797822022
Massillon Jackson33001.000118412025
Harvey22001.00060141973
Cuyahoga Falls2110.50018211973
Howland2101.75013101979
Madison22001.00069191982
West Tech22001.0007261992
Barberton2110.50028211985
Warren Western Reserve2020.0006491986
Toledo DeSales2110.50019361989
John Marshall22001.00065261994
Mansfield2020.00027711994
Garfield Heights22001.00049331999
Chardon22001.000114312004
Mooney2110.50044412008
Olmsted Falls22001.00073452026
Central-Hower1010.00025351982
Grove City1010.0006282000
Lorain Southview11001.0004662002
Lakeside11001.0005862002
Hilliard Davidson1010.00035362006
Cleveland JFK11001.00048162011
Whitmer1010.00034622012
Olentangy Liberty11001.00027212017
North Allegheny (PA)1010.00016202021
River Rouge (MI)11001.00047212024
McDowell11001.00031302026
Most Points Scored
  1. 78Sep. 12, 2003 vs. Chardon • W 78-7
  2. 73Sep. 20, 2019 vs. Elyria • W 73-0
  3. 69Oct. 9, 2020 vs. Shaker Heights • W 69-13
  4. 66Oct. 26, 2007 vs. Cleveland Heights • W 66-35
  5. 63Sep. 11, 2026 vs. Brunswick • W 63-18
  6. 63Sep. 27, 2019 vs. Medina • W 63-7
  7. 63Oct. 28, 2016 vs. Elyria • W 63-34
  8. 63Sep. 4, 2015 vs. St. Ignatius • W 63-56
  9. 63Nov. 10, 2012 vs. St. Edward • W 63-56
  10. 63Oct. 12, 2012 vs. Medina • W 63-21
Fewest Points Scored
  1. 0Nov. 18, 2022 vs. St. Edward • L 0-27
  2. 0Dec. 1, 2007 vs. St. Xavier • L 0-27
  3. 0Aug. 26, 2005 vs. Glenville • L 0-32
  4. 0Sep. 7, 2001 vs. Solon • L 0-31
  5. 0Sep. 22, 2000 vs. Shaker Heights • L 0-38
  6. 0Nov. 6, 1999 vs. Shaker Heights • L 0-42
  7. 0Oct. 2, 1998 vs. Shaker Heights • L 0-36
  8. 0Sep. 20, 1997 vs. Canton McKinley • L 0-49
  9. 0Sep. 20, 1996 vs. Canton McKinley • L 0-36
  10. 0Sep. 6, 1996 vs. Lake Catholic • L 0-33
Most Points Allowed
  1. 62Nov. 24, 2012 vs. Whitmer • L 34-62
  2. 59Oct. 20, 2017 vs. Euclid • W 61-59
  3. 59Sep. 11, 2015 vs. St. Xavier • L 13-59
  4. 56Oct. 2, 2026 vs. Strongsville • L 30-56
  5. 56Dec. 1, 2017 vs. Pickerington Central • L 28-56
  6. 56Sep. 4, 2015 vs. St. Ignatius • W 63-56
  7. 56Nov. 17, 2012 vs. St. Ignatius • W 57-56
  8. 56Nov. 10, 2012 vs. St. Edward • W 63-56
  9. 55Dec. 7, 2013 vs. Moeller • L 52-55
  10. 55Sep. 16, 2005 vs. St. Ignatius • L 35-55
Fewest Points Allowed
  1. 0Oct. 23, 2026 vs. Euclid • W 31-0
  2. 0Oct. 16, 2026 vs. Lorain • W 1-0
  3. 0Oct. 24, 2025 vs. Euclid • W 31-0
  4. 0Oct. 10, 2025 vs. Shaker Heights • W 49-0
  5. 0Sep. 26, 2025 vs. Cleveland Heights • W 35-0
  6. 0Sep. 19, 2025 vs. Medina • W 49-0
  7. 0Nov. 15, 2024 vs. Canton McKinley • W 31-0
  8. 0Nov. 8, 2024 vs. Strongsville • W 33-0
  9. 0Oct. 13, 2023 vs. Strongsville • W 42-0
  10. 0Oct. 6, 2023 vs. Brunswick • W 41-0
Largest Victories
  1. +73Sep. 20, 2019 vs. Elyria • W 73-0
  2. +71Sep. 12, 2003 vs. Chardon • W 78-7
  3. +62Sep. 22, 2017 vs. Brunswick • W 62-0
  4. +62Sep. 19, 2003 vs. Shaw • W 62-0
  5. +56Oct. 9, 2020 vs. Shaker Heights • W 69-13
  6. +56Sep. 27, 2019 vs. Medina • W 63-7
  7. +56Oct. 18, 2002 vs. Lakewood • W 56-0
  8. +55Sep. 21, 2012 vs. Parma • W 55-0
  9. +55Oct. 12, 2007 vs. Maple Heights • W 55-0
  10. +53Oct. 4, 1996 vs. Shaw • W 61-8
Largest Defeats
  1. -49Sep. 20, 1997 vs. Canton McKinley • L 0-49
  2. -46Sep. 11, 2015 vs. St. Xavier • L 13-59
  3. -44Sep. 4, 2026 vs. St. Ignatius • L 7-51
  4. -42Sep. 3, 2016 vs. St. Ignatius • L 7-49
  5. -42Sep. 8, 2000 vs. Solon • L 7-49
  6. -42Nov. 6, 1999 vs. Shaker Heights • L 0-42
  7. -42Oct. 29, 1993 vs. St. Edward • L 0-42
  8. -41Aug. 25, 1989 vs. St. Ignatius • L 2-43
  9. -40Sep. 4, 2021 vs. St. Edward • L 7-47
  10. -40Sep. 18, 2009 vs. St. Ignatius • L 7-47
Highest Combined Scores
  1. 120Oct. 20, 2017 vs. Euclid • W 61-59
  2. 119Sep. 4, 2015 vs. St. Ignatius • W 63-56
  3. 119Nov. 10, 2012 vs. St. Edward • W 63-56
  4. 113Nov. 17, 2012 vs. St. Ignatius • W 57-56
  5. 108Sep. 21, 2007 vs. Massillon • W 56-52
  6. 107Dec. 7, 2013 vs. Moeller • L 52-55
  7. 105Sep. 27, 2013 vs. Brush • W 62-43
  8. 101Oct. 26, 2007 vs. Cleveland Heights • W 66-35
  9. 97Oct. 28, 2016 vs. Elyria • W 63-34
  10. 96Nov. 24, 2012 vs. Whitmer • L 34-62
Lowest Combined Scores
  1. 0Sep. 23, 1977 vs. GlenOak • T 0-0
  2. 0Oct. 10, 1975 vs. North • T 0-0
  3. 0Oct. 19, 1973 vs. Midpark • T 0-0
  4. 1Oct. 16, 2026 vs. Lorain • W 1-0
  5. 3Sep. 11, 1987 vs. Austintown Fitch • W 3-0
  6. 3Oct. 12, 1979 vs. Mayfield • W 3-0
  7. 3Oct. 14, 1977 vs. South • W 3-0
  8. 6Oct. 7, 1995 vs. Shaw • L 0-6
  9. 6Sep. 20, 1985 vs. North • W 6-0
  10. 6Sep. 18, 1976 vs. Austintown Fitch • W 6-0
Most Points in a Loss
  1. 52Dec. 7, 2013 vs. Moeller • L 52-55
  2. 38Sep. 30, 2022 vs. Medina • L 38-52
  3. 37Sep. 15, 2016 vs. Euclid • L 37-47
  4. 35Oct. 2, 2015 vs. Solon • L 35-42
  5. 35Oct. 28, 2011 vs. Twinsburg • L 35-38
  6. 35Dec. 2, 2006 vs. Hilliard Davidson • L 35-36
  7. 35Sep. 16, 2005 vs. St. Ignatius • L 35-55
  8. 35Oct. 10, 1986 vs. Euclid • L 35-42
  9. 34Nov. 24, 2012 vs. Whitmer • L 34-62
  10. 34Sep. 28, 2007 vs. Euclid • L 34-35
Fewest Points in a Win
  1. 1Oct. 16, 2026 vs. Lorain • W 1-0
  2. 3Sep. 11, 1987 vs. Austintown Fitch • W 3-0
  3. 3Oct. 12, 1979 vs. Mayfield • W 3-0
  4. 3Oct. 14, 1977 vs. South • W 3-0
  5. 6Sep. 20, 1985 vs. North • W 6-0
  6. 6Sep. 15, 1978 vs. Howland • W 6-3
  7. 6Sep. 18, 1976 vs. Austintown Fitch • W 6-0
  8. 7Sep. 2, 2022 vs. Riverside • W 7-6
  9. 7Sep. 29, 2000 vs. Euclid • W 7-0
  10. 7Sep. 25, 1981 vs. Euclid • W 7-0
Recorded Playoff Games74
Playoff Record48-26
Playoff Winning %.649
Playoff Points2216-1564
State Championships0
State Final Appearances4
Record by Playoff Round
RoundGamesRecordPct.
Regional Final187-11.389
Regional Semifinal1815-3.833
Regional Quarterfinal1916-3.842
State Semifinal63-3.500
State Championship40-4.000
First Round86-2.750
Postseason11-01.000
Playoff Game Log
DateOpponentResultRound
Nov. 6, 2026StrongsvilleW 45-14Postseason
Nov. 21, 2025St. EdwardL 7-27Regional Final
Nov. 14, 2025Canton McKinleyW 25-24Regional Semifinal
Nov. 7, 2025Massillon JacksonW 56-7Regional Quarterfinal
Nov. 22, 2024St. EdwardL 7-13Regional Final
Nov. 15, 2024Canton McKinleyW 31-0Regional Semifinal
Nov. 8, 2024StrongsvilleW 33-0Regional Quarterfinal
Nov. 1, 2024St. IgnatiusW 31-7First Round
Oct. 27, 2023St. IgnatiusL 7-10First Round
Nov. 18, 2022St. EdwardL 0-27Regional Final
Nov. 11, 2022MedinaW 42-21Regional Semifinal
Nov. 4, 2022Canton McKinleyW 19-14Regional Quarterfinal
Oct. 28, 2022BrunswickW 35-14First Round
Oct. 29, 2021St. IgnatiusL 32-35First Round
Nov. 6, 2020Pickerington CentralL 31-38State Semifinal
Oct. 30, 2020MedinaW 49-14Regional Final
Oct. 24, 2020BrunswickW 37-21Regional Semifinal
Oct. 16, 2020StowW 31-14Regional Quarterfinal
Oct. 9, 2020Shaker HeightsW 69-13First Round
Nov. 29, 2019Pickerington CentralL 21-28State Semifinal
Nov. 22, 2019St. EdwardW 36-35Regional Final
Nov. 15, 2019Canton McKinleyW 34-13Regional Semifinal
Nov. 8, 2019Cleveland HeightsW 49-7Regional Quarterfinal
Nov. 16, 2018St. EdwardL 14-24Regional Final
Nov. 9, 2018Canton McKinleyW 36-6Regional Semifinal
Nov. 2, 2018StrongsvilleW 38-7Regional Quarterfinal
Dec. 1, 2017Pickerington CentralL 28-56State Championship
Nov. 24, 2017Olentangy LibertyW 27-21State Semifinal
Nov. 17, 2017St. IgnatiusW 23-21Regional Final
Nov. 10, 2017St. EdwardW 21-13Regional Semifinal
Nov. 3, 2017StowW 49-17Regional Quarterfinal
Nov. 14, 2015St. EdwardL 10-34Regional Quarterfinal
Nov. 7, 2015GlenOakW 41-13First Round
Nov. 22, 2014HudsonL 20-41Regional Semifinal
Nov. 15, 2014GlenOakW 38-14Regional Quarterfinal
Nov. 8, 2014LorainW 49-34First Round
Dec. 7, 2013MoellerL 52-55State Championship
Nov. 30, 2013St. EdwardW 41-38Regional Final
Nov. 23, 2013St. IgnatiusW 26-3Regional Semifinal
Nov. 16, 2013StowW 43-0Regional Quarterfinal
Nov. 9, 2013BrunswickW 42-0First Round
Nov. 24, 2012WhitmerL 34-62State Semifinal
Nov. 17, 2012St. IgnatiusW 57-56Regional Final
Nov. 10, 2012St. EdwardW 63-56Regional Semifinal
Nov. 3, 2012Warren HardingW 45-35Regional Quarterfinal
Nov. 19, 2011St. IgnatiusL 17-23Regional Final
Nov. 12, 2011SolonW 42-40Regional Semifinal
Nov. 5, 2011Cleveland JFKW 48-16Regional Quarterfinal
Nov. 6, 2010St. EdwardL 21-35Regional Quarterfinal
Nov. 8, 2008StrongsvilleL 3-17Regional Semifinal
Nov. 1, 2008SouthW 31-2Regional Quarterfinal
Dec. 1, 2007St. XavierL 0-27State Championship
Nov. 24, 2007BrunswickW 39-14State Semifinal
Nov. 17, 2007GlenvilleW 41-40Regional Final
Nov. 10, 2007SolonW 23-13Regional Semifinal
Nov. 3, 2007RiversideW 38-14Regional Quarterfinal
Dec. 2, 2006Hilliard DavidsonL 35-36State Championship
Nov. 25, 2006Canton McKinleyW 18-13State Semifinal
Nov. 17, 2006Warren HardingW 34-24Regional Final
Nov. 11, 2006GlenvilleW 29-19Regional Semifinal
Nov. 4, 2006SolonW 45-0Regional Quarterfinal
Nov. 15, 2003St. EdwardL 10-13Regional Final
Nov. 8, 2003St. IgnatiusW 31-0Regional Semifinal
Nov. 1, 2003LakewoodW 24-0Regional Quarterfinal
Nov. 16, 2002Warren HardingL 7-14Regional Final
Nov. 9, 2002SolonW 24-17Regional Semifinal
Nov. 2, 2002LakesideW 58-6Regional Quarterfinal
Nov. 6, 1999Shaker HeightsL 0-42Regional Quarterfinal
Nov. 14, 1998StrongsvilleL 17-24Regional Semifinal
Nov. 21, 1992St. IgnatiusL 13-38Regional Final
Nov. 14, 1992BereaW 14-0Regional Semifinal
Nov. 13, 1982BereaL 0-7Regional Final
Nov. 14, 1981VASJL 15-34Regional Final
Nov. 14, 1981Cleveland St. JosephL 15-34Regional Final
Longest Winning Streaks
  1. 13 gamesAug. 23, 2024 – Nov. 15, 2024
  2. 13 gamesAug. 29, 2019 – Nov. 22, 2019
  3. 12 gamesAug. 22, 2025 – Nov. 14, 2025
  4. 12 gamesSep. 8, 2017 – Nov. 24, 2017
  5. 12 gamesSep. 13, 2013 – Nov. 30, 2013
  6. 12 gamesAug. 22, 2003 – Nov. 8, 2003
  7. 10 gamesSep. 14, 2012 – Nov. 17, 2012
  8. 10 gamesSep. 22, 2006 – Nov. 25, 2006
  9. 9 gamesAug. 26, 2011 – Oct. 21, 2011
  10. 9 gamesSep. 13, 2002 – Nov. 9, 2002
Longest Losing Streaks
  1. 7 gamesSep. 1, 1995 – Oct. 13, 1995
  2. 5 gamesOct. 19, 1979 – Aug. 29, 1980
  3. 5 gamesSep. 29, 1972 – Oct. 27, 1972
  4. 4 gamesNov. 6, 1999 – Sep. 8, 2000
  5. 4 gamesSep. 6, 1996 – Sep. 27, 1996
  6. 4 gamesNov. 6, 1987 – Sep. 16, 1988
  7. 4 gamesAug. 29, 1986 – Sep. 19, 1986
  8. 4 gamesNov. 8, 1974 – Sep. 19, 1975
  9. 3 gamesSep. 24, 2021 – Oct. 8, 2021
  10. 3 gamesSep. 3, 2016 – Sep. 15, 2016
Consecutive 30+ Point Games
  1. 12 gamesOct. 28, 2016 – Nov. 3, 2017
  2. 12 gamesSep. 14, 2012 – Aug. 30, 2013
  3. 12 gamesAug. 26, 2011 – Nov. 12, 2011
  4. 11 gamesAug. 22, 2025 – Nov. 7, 2025
  5. 11 gamesSep. 6, 2024 – Nov. 15, 2024
  6. 10 gamesSep. 20, 2019 – Nov. 22, 2019
  7. 10 gamesSep. 13, 2013 – Nov. 16, 2013
  8. 9 gamesSep. 18, 2020 – Aug. 20, 2021
  9. 9 gamesAug. 22, 2003 – Oct. 17, 2003
  10. 8 gamesNov. 30, 2013 – Oct. 2, 2014
Consecutive 40+ Point Games
  1. 10 gamesSep. 14, 2012 – Nov. 17, 2012
  2. 8 gamesSep. 20, 2019 – Nov. 8, 2019
  3. 6 gamesSep. 13, 2002 – Oct. 18, 2002
  4. 5 gamesSep. 28, 2024 – Oct. 25, 2024
  5. 5 gamesSep. 22, 2023 – Oct. 20, 2023
  6. 5 gamesSep. 5, 2003 – Oct. 3, 2003
  7. 4 gamesSep. 15, 2017 – Oct. 7, 2017
  8. 4 gamesSep. 12, 2014 – Oct. 2, 2014
  9. 4 gamesSep. 20, 2013 – Oct. 11, 2013
  10. 3 gamesSep. 25, 2020 – Oct. 9, 2020
Consecutive Games Allowing 9 or Fewer
  1. 13 gamesSep. 17, 1982 – Sep. 23, 1983
  2. 12 gamesAug. 22, 2003 – Nov. 8, 2003
  3. 8 gamesOct. 24, 1980 – Oct. 9, 1981
  4. 7 gamesNov. 12, 1976 – Oct. 14, 1977
  5. 6 gamesSep. 20, 2019 – Oct. 25, 2019
  6. 6 gamesSep. 7, 1990 – Oct. 12, 1990
  7. 6 gamesSep. 20, 1985 – Oct. 25, 1985
  8. 6 gamesSep. 8, 1978 – Oct. 13, 1978
  9. 6 gamesNov. 2, 1973 – Sep. 27, 1974
  10. 5 gamesOct. 16, 1992 – Nov. 14, 1992
Consecutive Shutouts
  1. 4 gamesSep. 14, 1990 – Oct. 5, 1990
  2. 4 gamesSep. 18, 1981 – Oct. 9, 1981
  3. 4 gamesSep. 23, 1977 – Oct. 14, 1977
  4. 3 gamesOct. 11, 1985 – Oct. 25, 1985
  5. 3 gamesOct. 24, 1980 – Sep. 4, 1981
  6. 3 gamesSep. 28, 1979 – Oct. 12, 1979
  7. 2 gamesOct. 16, 2026 – Oct. 23, 2026
  8. 2 gamesSep. 19, 2025 – Sep. 26, 2025
  9. 2 gamesNov. 8, 2024 – Nov. 15, 2024
  10. 2 gamesOct. 6, 2023 – Oct. 13, 2023
Shutout History
Shutouts100
Times Shut Out32
Scoring Frequency
40+ Games145
50+ Games43
Most Common Final Scores
Final ScoreTimesRecordMost Recent
49-088-0Oct. 10, 2025
49-1466-0Sep. 25, 2026
21-2055-0Oct. 16, 1998
35-055-0Sep. 26, 2025
35-1455-0Sep. 18, 2026
38-1455-0Nov. 15, 2014
41-055-0Oct. 6, 2023
13-1440-4Sep. 15, 2023
14-044-0Nov. 14, 1992
14-744-0Oct. 24, 2003
27-044-0Sep. 7, 2007
27-644-0Sep. 26, 1997
28-644-0Oct. 4, 1985
29-744-0Oct. 19, 2018
31-044-0Oct. 23, 2026
34-744-0Aug. 30, 2002
38-044-0Oct. 21, 2022
45-744-0Sep. 12, 2025
49-744-0Aug. 20, 2021
0-030-0-3Sep. 23, 1977
0-1430-3Sep. 6, 1985
0-1730-3Oct. 13, 1995
13-733-0Oct. 20, 2000
14-1630-3Aug. 25, 2023
15-033-0Oct. 30, 1987
Historical Data: Automatically calculated from recorded football results beginning with the 1972 season. Earlier meetings may not be included. Historical records and results courtesy of OHHSFBDB.net. See an inaccuracy? Please report it.

TEAM NEWS

Eight area teams advance to regional semifinals after wild playoff Friday

Nine Northeast Ohio football teams advanced to the regional semifinals Friday as Kirtland, Perry, Garfield, West Geauga, Mentor, Mayfield, NDCL, University School, and Cuyahoga Heights earned playoff victories.

Friday Night Football Preview: History, rematches and second chances highlight 11 regional quarterfinals

Eleven regional quarterfinals involving OhioVarsity.com teams headline Friday's playoff schedule. Kirtland brings a perfect 16-0 historical Week 12 record into its matchup against Brookfield, Mentor gets another chance against Strongsville, and undefeated Perry, Garrettsville Garfield, Mayfield and Willoughby South look to extend their seasons.

Week 12 history: Kirtland’s perfect 16-0 record leads area playoff contenders

Kirtland enters the 2026 regional quarterfinals with a perfect 16-0 historical Week 12 record, leading the OhioVarsity.com top 20. Mentor, Cuyahoga Heights, Perry, Mayfield and Hawken also rank among the area's most successful programs still alive in the playoffs.

Football playoffs: 336 teams begin chase for seven Ohio state championships

The road to Canton begins Friday as 336 teams enter the 2026 OHSAA football playoffs. Here's a look at every opening-round matchup, plus the 112 teams that earned first-round byes.

Week 10 Football Preview: Conference Titles, Perfect Seasons and Playoff Futures on the Line

Conference championships, undefeated seasons and postseason survival headline Friday's Week 10 football schedule. Perry hosts West Geauga, Lake Catholic visits NDCL, and Mentor and Riverside chase a Greater Cleveland Conference championship while playoff contenders battle for crucial computer points.

Football: Area teams jockey for playoff position entering final week

Three area football teams lead their respective regions, eight are positioned for first-round byes, and five are fighting to climb into playoff contention as the regular season concludes.

Friday Night Recap: Conference crowns secured, playoff races intensify across Northeast Ohio

Several conference championships have been decided, but plenty remains at stake across Northeast Ohio. Friday's Week 9 high school football schedule featured a rivalry showdown...

Friday Night Preview: Unbeaten streaks, rivalry history and conference races highlight Week 8

Perry, Willoughby South and Mayfield put perfect records on the line Friday as Cuyahoga Heights hosts Independence, Kirtland meets Beachwood and conference and playoff races intensify across Northeast Ohio.

Friday Night Recap: Perfect starts continue as North, South, Perry and Mayfield roll

Eastlake North, Willoughby South, Perry and Mayfield remained unbeaten, while Cuyahoga Heights won a pivotal CVC Metro showdown during a busy Oct. 2 football slate.

Kings of October: Perry leads the best October football winning percentages since 1972

Perry has won nearly 76 percent of its October football games since 1972, leading Mentor, Kirtland and Lake Catholic atop the OhioVarsity Football History leaderboard.

Eight area teams sit in first-round bye positions entering Week 7

The OHSAA football computer ratings entering Week 7 have eight OhioVarsity-area teams positioned for first-round byes and 20 of the 27 highlighted programs currently inside their regional top 12.

Friday Night Recap: Five area teams reach 6-0 in eventful Week 6

Five area football teams remained unbeaten Friday as South survived Chardon, North made history, Perry recorded its third straight shutout and Wickliffe took sole possession of first place in the CVC Metro Division.

Friday Night Primer: Week 6 brings rivalry games, unbeaten tests

Week 6 brings a loaded Northeast Ohio football schedule, including Chardon at unbeaten South, Kirtland at Chagrin Falls, Perry at Geneva and West Geauga at Edgewood.

First OHSAA computer ratings put seven local teams in first-round bye position

The first official OHSAA football computer ratings are out, and seven teams in the OhioVarsity coverage area currently occupy top-four spots in their respective regions, including region leaders Mentor and Perry.

Friday Night Preview: Week 5 brings ranked showdowns across Northeast Ohio

Fairport and Brooklyn get Week 5 started Thursday before Friday brings a loaded Northeast Ohio football slate featuring two OV Top 10 matchups, several unbeaten teams and key league games.

AP Ohio high school football state poll: Perry No. 1, Kirtland No. 4

The Sept. 15 Associated Press Ohio high school football state poll features Perry at No. 1 in Division V, Kirtland at No. 4 in Division VI, Willoughby South at No. 5 in Division III and Mentor at No. 10 in Division I.

Week 4 Football Preview: Unbeatens, Key Matchups and Stat Leaders

Week 4 brings a loaded football slate from Sept. 10-12, with unbeaten teams, intriguing matchups and many of the season’s top statistical performers in action.

Mentor, St. Ignatius Set for Another Chapter in Storied Series

Mentor takes a 2-0 record into Friday’s Week 3 showdown with St. Ignatius. Preview the matchup, key players, series history and Sept. 4 notes.

2026 Football: Week 3 Previews and What to Know

Kirtland visits Perry in the CVC TV Game of the Week to headline OhioVarsity.com's Week 3 football previews, history and what to watch.

2026 Football: Week 2 Top Performers

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