Ohio high school football predictions, Greater Canton Week 9 breakdowns

Week 9 of the Ohio high school football regular season kicks off for Stark County-area teams on Friday, Oct. 16 with 18 games. What to watch: The Federal League championship is on the line when the Polar Bears visit the Bulldogs at Benson Stadium. McKinley, which is playing its league finale, takes the outright Fed title with a win. Jackson needs a win vs. McKinley and a win next week against Hoover for the outright championship. ... McKinley and Jackson also are fifth and sixth, respectively, in the Region 1 playoff standings . ...