Here is the results of the first week of the boys soccer season. This is for games played through Aug. 18.

It only makes sense that Northwood and Rossford, two working-class communities similar in population and separated by less than seven miles, would battle it out on the gridiron.

Woodmore returns Third Team All-Ohio running back Landon Rich and features an improved passing attack as the Wildcats look to build off last year’s three-win improvement behind a veteran team.

Oak Harbor’s football program has won three consecutive conference championships, including the past two in NBC play, but the Rockets will have to find a way to replace several talented seniors in 2025.

The Cardinal Stritch football program enters a new era under first-year head coach Ryan Ochmanek, who guides the Cardinals into eight-man competition after a year without a program last year.

Russ Jennings takes over the Waite football program this fall after guiding the wrestling program to five league titles over the past nine years.

The Gibsonburg football team is loaded with experience under first-year head coach Shane Dyer, who takes over for Joe Wyant.

The Lake football team has a first-year starter at quarterback this fall, but a slew of returners and a bigger, veteran offensive line give third-year head coach Lane Bishop hope that the Flyers will take a step forward this season.

Northwood football enters its 40th season under the direction of Ken James, who looks to help improve the team’s 6-4 record from last year as the Rangers move to the Sandusky Bay Conference’s River Division.

The Eastwood football team graduated a deep and talented senior class and will have to replace eight starters on each side of the ball, but the goal is still the same — to win the conference.

The Genoa football team features a trio of offensive stars among a talented squad as the Comets look to compete for a Northern Buckeye Conference title in head coach Bill Fisher’s fourth year at the helm.

The Clay football program is coming off one of the most successful seasons in school history, but the Eagles graduated 30 seniors and head coach Derek Pennington takes over in what he almost considers a blank slate with so many changes.

Woodmore had a tough finish to last season, losing eight of the final nine matches, but the Wildcats will be led by first-year head coach Ryan Watson, who expects brighter days ahead.

Joe Durco takes over at Waite this fall, aiming to provide some leadership for an athletic roster.

Cardinal Stritch had its best season since 2016 last year, producing a 15-8 campaign under the direction of now third-year head coach Logan Manders.

Oak Harbor was one of three teams with double-digit wins in Northern Buckeye Conference play last year, and second-year head coach Kaytlynn Sandwisch is hoping her team can take that next step.

Eleventh-year head coach Amy Vorst has helped guide Lake to heights not previously seen in the program’s history.

With two of his top players — Leah Hall and Riley Gressman — fully healthy after missing last year due to injury, second-year head coach Alan Ahle hopes to see his Gibsonburg squad take a big jump this season.

Second-year head coach Ryan Sinift helped lead Genoa to the program’s first double-digit win total in 14 seasons in his first campaign.

Eastwood had another successful season last year, although a talented group of seniors will have to be replaced, especially middle blocker Lilly Mullholand, who is now playing at Central Michigan.