The report says St. Ignatius finished last season at 18 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats, a return that underlines why one painful final has not knocked it off the top line. The bigger question is turnover.
That is the key distinction in preseason ranking: one result matters, but roster resilience matters more.
The report places Dublin Jerome at No. 2 after ending St. Ignatius’ title streak. It also notes the departure of Brady Delmore, whose finishing decided the final, so Jerome’s repeat bid appears to hinge on how quickly new attacking leaders emerge.
Avon sits third after its Division II title, while Worthington Christian is ranked fourth on the back of sustained state-level consistency. New Albany completes the top five, though the report says it must adjust after losing Londen Sears, with Sam Lindimore expected to carry creative responsibility.
A few names give shape to the preseason picture:
The early hierarchy looks clear, but August rankings rarely survive untouched. The next storyline is simple: whether St. Ignatius can turn preseason status into another title push, or whether Dublin Jerome, Avon and a deep chasing pack can reshape the map once the matches begin.