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Eight Ohio State Commits Set for Season Openers on Friday As Ohio High School Football Season Begins

As high school football teams throughout the state of Ohio begin their 2020 seasons, eight Buckeye commits will be among those taking the field on Friday night.

Four members of Ohio State’s recruiting class of 2021 – Massillon Washington wide receiver Jayden Ballard, Ironton linebacker Reid Carrico, Streetsboro defensive tackle Mike Hall and La Salle safety Jaylen Johnson – will be on the field Friday night for their first games of the year. So, too, will all four of Ohio State’s in-state commits in the recruiting class of 2022: Marysville linebacker Gabe Powers, Archbishop Alter linebacker C.