CINCINNATI — Several Ohio high school football teams have unofficially clinched playoff berths as Week 8 of the season concludes Saturday night.

Analyst Joe Eitel, who helps the Ohio High School Athletic Association with its weekly football computer points ratings during the season, updated his latest projections early Saturday morning.

The top 12 teams in each region at the conclusion of the regular season Oct. 25 qualify for the postseason. The top four seeds in each region earn first-round byes as the playoffs begin Oct. 31.

In Division I, Region 2, top-rated Middletown (7-1) has unofficially clinched a top eight position, according to Eitel. Lebanon (6-2) is No. 7 and controls its own destiny.

In Division I, Region 4, top-rated Elder (8-0) has unofficially clinched a top eight posi

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