Pickerington Central continues to roll, remains unanimous No. 1

A week after 18 teams received votes in the Super 7 poll, that number dropped to 11. Still, no matter how many teams get votes, it all starts at No. 1 with Pickerington Central, which defeated Cincinnati Elder 28-10 in a rematch of the 2019 Division I state final.

Westerville South and Upper Arlington remained in the second and third spots. Hilliard Darby moved up one spot to No. 4 and will play at the No. 2 Wildcats on Friday. Hartley returned to the poll at No. 5. Tied for sixth are Marysville and Pickerington North, which meet Friday at North.

Below is the poll as selected by our writers. A unanimous selection is 77 points:

1. Pickerington Central (2-0), 77 points. Last game: Defeated Cincinnati Elder 28-10; Next game: Sept. 3 vs. Wexford (Pennsylvania) North Allegheny. Last week: No. 1

2. Westerville South (1-0), 64 points.

Last game: vs. Westerville Central, canceled; Next game: Sept. 3 vs. Hilliard Darby. Last week: No. 2

3. Upper Arlington (2-0), 50 points. Def. Toledo St. Francis 37-14; Next game: Sept. 3 at Springboro. Last week: No. 3

4. Hilliard Darby (2-0), 34 points. Def. Hilliard Bradley 21-13; Next game: Sept. 3 at Westerville South. Last week: No. 5

5. Hartley (1-1) 18 points. Def. Harvest Prep 21-14; Next game: Sept. 3 at Canal Winchester. Last week: Not ranked.

6, tie. Pickerington North (2-0), 16 points. Def. Walnut Ridge 48-0; Next game: Sept 3 vs. Marysville. Last week: No. 6

6, tie. Marysville (1-0), 16 points. Def. Lancaster 24-0; Next game: Sept. 3 at Pickerington North. Last week: Not ranked.

Also receiving votes: New Albany 14, Dublin Jerome 14, Olentangy Berlin 3, Hilliard Davidson 2

Dropped out: No. 4 Westerville Central, No. 7 Olentangy Liberty

ADAM CAIRNS/COLUMBUS DISPATCH CJ Doggette (6) and Pickerington Central are No. 1 and face Wexford (Pennsylvania) North Allegheny this week.