Cincinnati High School Football: Anderson Secures ECC Title with Victory Over Winton Woods

CINCINNATI — It’s hard to believe how quickly the high school football season is flying by, but schools in the area are giving it their all as they approach the postseason. The highlight of the night was the WCPO 9 Friday Football Game of the Week, which showcased a critical matchup between **_Anderson_** and **_Winton Woods_**, with both teams entering the game undefeated. This game was pivotal, as the winner would secure at least a share of the **_Eastern Cincinnati Conference title_**.

In a game full of excitement, Anderson emerged victorious with a score of **_31-17_**. This marks an impressive milestone for the Raptors, who are now **_9-0 for the first time_** since 2009. Anderson will wrap up its regular season next week against Loveland.

Meanwhile, in another match, **_Lakota West_** continued their dominance over rivals **_Lakota East_**, winning comfortably **_42-24_** at home. **_Middletown_**, who started the season strong with four wins but suffered a slump, faced reigning conference champions **_Princeton_** and narrowly lost with a score of **_13-7_**. Princeton is now in a good position for another **_GMC title_**.

In a highly anticipated matchup, **_Indian Hill_** faced off against **_Wyoming_**. Last year, Indian Hill ended Wyoming’s winning streak, but this time around, **_Wyoming_** got their revenge, winning **_23-13_** on the road.

**_Great Crossing_**, ranked No. 12 in Kentucky Class 6A, found themselves outmatched against **_Ryle_**, who took a solid lead of **_22-0 in the first half_** and finished the game with a score of **_36-8_**. Ryle’s Landon Lorms made some impressive catches, even while sporting a cast on a broken finger.

The evening also included **_Newport_** outscoring **_Bellevue_** with a high of **_39-0_**. **_Roger Bacon_** enjoyed a comfortable win over **_Purcell Marian_** with a score of **_29-8_**, and Cincinnati Country Day simply dominated **_Lockland_** to a resounding **_47-0_** victory.

Lastly, **_Elder_** celebrated a successful **_Purple Friday_** by sending **_Bishop Chatard_** back home with a **_14-0 loss_**. As the football season continues, it’s setting up to be an exciting finale with many teams either fighting for titles or seeking redemption as they approach the playoffs. Don’t forget to vote for your **_Gold Star Athlete of the Week_**!