Ten Scioto Valley football players poised for impact this season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 8:04 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
The high school football season in the Scioto Valley is set to begin soon. Ten standout players have been identified, including Cartae Ligon from Chillicothe and Frankie Hirsch from Huntington, both coming off impressive seasons. Ligon had 2,262 rushing yards and 27 touchdowns last fall, while Hirsch passed for 1,253 yards and 17 touchdowns. Other players to watch include Unioto's Isaac Coy, Zane Trace's Brice Johnson, and Westfall's AJ Paudicz, who returns from injury. These athletes are expected to play crucial roles for their respective teams as the 2026 season unfolds.
- •Chillicothe's Cartae Ligon totaled 2,262 rushing yards last season.
- •Frankie Hirsch from Huntington is the reigning DVI District co-Offensive POY.
- •Isaac Coy led Unioto to an 11-1 record last season.
- •Brice Johnson rushed for 1,578 yards for Zane Trace.
- •AJ Paudicz returns from injury for Westfall after a strong start last season.
- 8:04 PMYahoo Sports — Meet the 10 Scioto Valley football players to watch
"The Scioto Valley football season is almost here. Meet the 10 standout players poised to make an impact.
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