COPLEY — It's playoff time in Greater Akron, and the first round of the OHSAA high school football playoffs opens with a rare matchup in Division III, Region 10.Fifth-seeded Copley (6-4) will play host to Padua Franciscan (4-6) on Friday, Oct. 30. This will be just the second meeting in history between the two schools, with Copley winning the lone meeting 27-13 in 2003.The winner of this game will advance and travel to play fourth-seeded Wapakoneta in Week 12.Here are live updates from Copley.Watch Ohio High School Football Live on NFHS Network all year Key players for CopleyCopley's offense is led by QB Dane Wininger, RB Jalen Owens and WRs Noah Slattery and Jacob Kuczkowski. Owens is running for 110 yards per game this season, with 1,101 yards and nine touchdowns on 157 carries. He also has 26 catches for 336 yards and three TDs. Wininger has completed 136 of 229 passes for 2,186 yards with 25 touchdowns and eight interceptions. He also has 89 carries for 364 yards and seven TDs. Slattery has 49 catches for 969 yards and 14 TDs. Kuczkowski has 23 catches for 397 yards and three TDs.Key players for Padua FranciscanPadua QB Donavin Friscone has thrown for 1,333 yards and 11 TDs and 10 interceptions this season. Friscone's favorite targets have been Trey Gasparro (28 catches, 428 yards, two TDs), Reed Cervenka (17 catches, 153 yards, three TDs) and Jack Boswell (14 catches, 230 yards, three TDs). The Bruins rushing attack is led by RB Maks Karasek, who finished the regular season 1,033 yards and nine TDs.Who are the head coaches for Copley-Padua football?John Kromalic is in his fourth year in charge of Copley football. His record is 19-23.Padua football is coached by Kevin Kubit, who is in his third year leading the Bruins.Michael Leonard can be reached at mleonard@recordpub.com.This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Copley football score vs. Parma Padua, OHSAA playoffs live updatesOur editors independently choose our recommendations. Some content is produced with paid support from a third party, however our editorial decisions remain independent. If you buy through our links, the USA TODAY Network may earn a commission. Prices and availability may change.
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