Welcome to Gridiron 419—your home for Northwest Ohio high school football! Join hosts Chris and Dan three times each week for game previews, week-by-week reactions, coach and player interviews, rankings, playoff coverage, and the biggest stories from across the 419. New episodes are released three times every week, bringing you everything you need to stay connected throughout the season—from early-week reactions and analysis to game previews and interviews with coaches and guests. We cover programs including Whitmer, Central Catholic, St. John's Jesuit, Anthony Wayne, Perrysburg, Springfield, Fremont Ross, Findlay, Clay, Northview, Southview, and more. Whether you're a player, coach, parent, alumni, or passionate fan, Gridiron 419 delivers in-depth analysis and celebrates the traditions of Friday Night Lights. Subscribe and join us as we cover the game and celebrate the 419!
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Week 6 of Northwest Ohio high school football is in the books — and the picture around the 419 is getting a whole lot clearer. Chris and Dan break down the biggest results, performances and storylines from another huge Friday night of high school football across Northwest Ohio. On this Week 6 Reaction Show: • Our reactions to the five biggest games we previewed this week • What stood out from the Gridiron 419 Watchlist • The performances that deserve our Week 6 Helmet Stickers • Which teams made the biggest statements • What the results mean as conference races heat up • A special shoutout to Cooper Cleary of Monroeville after his monster Week 5 performance: 296 rushing yards, four rushing touchdowns, two receptions, two interceptions at linebacker — and thanks to Heath Cleary for making sure he was on our radar! We also want to hear from YOU. Gridiron 419 is meant to be a community show. We’re two guys doing our best to keep up with all of the great teams and players across Northwest Ohio, and your comments help us catch performances and storylines we might otherwise miss. Thanks as well to Terry Gerker for calling Ottawa-Glandorf’s 6-0 start in the comments.
Inside the 419 - 5 Weeks In, Biggest Surprises, Bold Predictions & What Changes Next
Sep 24, 202637 minS3
Five weeks are in the books, and the Northwest Ohio high school football picture looks a lot different than it did in August. On this special Inside the 419 Midseason Audit, Chris and Dan go back through the preseason receipts, revisit the teams that have changed their minds, break down the biggest unanswered questions heading into the second half of the 2026 season, and put four new bold predictions on the record. We discuss Perrysburg, Clay, Otsego, Liberty-Benton, Fremont Ross, Liberty Center, Archbold and more as the NLL, NBC and NWOAL races begin to take shape. On this episode: The predictions we got right — and the ones that missed Three Northwest Ohio teams that look completely different than expected The biggest questions heading into Weeks 6–10 Can anyone slow down Liberty Center? Is Otsego ready to control the NBC? What happens in the NLL Buckeye race? Four bold predictions for the rest of the regular season Which team has surprised you the most through five weeks? And what is your bold prediction for the second half of the season?
WE WERE WRONG! Fremont Ross SHOCKS Findlay | NW Ohio Football Week 5 Reaction
Sep 20, 202646 minS3
WE WERE WRONG! Week 5 of Northwest Ohio high school football delivered upsets, blowouts and some serious statements! Fremont Ross stunned Findlay, Otsego delivered a dominant performance, and the race for conference championships is starting to take shape across the 419! Chris and Dan are back with the Gridiron 419 Week 5 Reaction Show, breaking down the biggest Friday night results, revisiting our predictions and examining what these games mean as we head into the second half of the 2026 Ohio high school football season. OUR FIVE FEATURED GAME REACTIONS: St. John's Jesuit vs. Central Catholic Oak Harbor vs. Otsego Genoa vs. Maumee Fremont Ross vs. Findlay — How did the Little Giants pull off the upset? Ottawa Hills vs. Toledo Christian We're comparing our predictions with the final results, revisiting our 419 Game Plan keys and discussing what we got right — and where we missed the mark. PLUS: THE 419 WATCHLIST We've got results and takeaways from six more games across Northwest Ohio: • Springfield vs. Whitmer • Start vs. Waite • Clay vs. Liberty-Benton • Liberty Center vs. Bryan • Anthony Wayne vs. Bowling Green • Southview vs. Perrysburg ⭐ HELMET STICKERS ARE BACK! Which Northwest Ohio high school football players delivered the biggest performances of Week 5? We're recognizing the players who deserve some extra attention for their efforts on Friday night.
NW Ohio High School Football Week 5: Separation Week?
Sep 17, 202634 minS3
It's Week 5 of the 2026 Northwest Ohio high school football season, and we're approaching the midway point! Which teams are separating themselves from the pack, which contenders are facing critical tests, and which games could shake up the conference races? Chris and Dan break down five of the biggest games across the 419 on this week's Gridiron 419 Week 5 Preview! OUR TOP 5 FEATURED GAMES: St. John's Jesuit at Central Catholic — Can the Titans respond against Greg Dempsey's Fighting Irish in this Toledo rivalry? Oak Harbor at Otsego — A major NBC showdown with conference championship implications. Genoa at Maumee — Can the Panthers keep their momentum rolling against the Comets? Fremont Ross at Findlay — How will Ross respond against a Findlay team that's building momentum? Ottawa Hills at Toledo Christian — Can the Green Bears bounce back in this intriguing matchup? For every featured game, we're bringing you our 419 Game Plan, with three matchup-specific keys, detailed analysis, and our 419 Pick with a final score prediction! PLUS: THE 419 WATCHLIST We're keeping an eye on six more games from around Northwest Ohio: • Springfield at Whitmer • Start at Waite • Clay at Liberty-Benton • Liberty Center at Bryan • Anthony Wayne at Bowling Green • Southview at Perrysburg From the NLL and NBC to the City League and NWOAL, we're covering the storylines that matter across Northwest Ohio.
Inside the 419: Greg Dempsey on Central Catholic, Building a Winner & NW Ohio Football
Sep 17, 202648 minS3
What makes Toledo Central Catholic one of the premier high school football programs in Northwest Ohio? Central Catholic head football coach Greg Dempsey joins Gridiron 419 for this edition of Inside the 419. We talk with Coach Dempsey about the standard that has been established at Central Catholic, building and maintaining a winning culture, developing players, expectations for the Fighting Irish, and the state of high school football in Northwest Ohio. Dempsey has built Central Catholic into one of the most recognizable programs in Ohio high school football, and we go beyond the wins and losses to learn more about the philosophy, preparation and expectations behind the program. If you follow Toledo Central Catholic football, Northwest Ohio high school football, OHSAA football, or Toledo-area sports, this is a conversation you won't want to miss. Gridiron 419 is covering the game and celebrating the 419. We bring you game previews, predictions, reactions, player recognition and conversations with the coaches and people shaping high school football throughout Northwest Ohio.
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