The 9-1 Wildcats, on the strength of their 17-10 victory over previously top-ranked St. Edward, substantiated Cleveland.com's preseason pick.

 Rounding out Cleveland.com's final top 10 are now No. 2 St. Edward (9-1) ; 3. Avon (10-0); 4. Mentor (9-1); 5. Archbishop Hoban (9-1); 6. Wadsworth (10-0); 7. Barberton (10-0); 8. Stow (9-1); 9. Euclid (8-2) and 10. Massillon Perry (9-1). Perry is Saint Ignatius' opponent in Friday's 7:30 pm OHSAA Regional Quarterfinal playoff game on Byers Field in Parma's Robert M. Boulton Stadium.

 Just a reminder that yours truly will have a preview of the Wildcats vs. the Perry Panthers that will be posted on Wednesday.

 Four of Cleveland.com's final top 10 teams, St. Edward, Mentor, Archbishop Hoban and Euclid, have one thing in common. They were all defeated by Saint Ignatius.