Football Advances to Regional Semifinals as Knight Nation Celebrates Another Big Week
The Nordonia Knights are making noise across Northeast Ohio! As the fall sports season winds down, Nordonia football continues its playoff run with another impressive victory. From a huge offensive performance to standout individual athletes, Knight Nation has plenty to celebrate.
Here is the latest inside look at Nordonia athletics.
Football: Knights Defeat North 37–21
The Nordonia Knights delivered a statement performance Friday night, November 6, defeating Eastlake North 37–21 in the OHSAA Division II, Region 5 quarterfinals.
The victory improves Nordonia’s record to 10–1, sending the Knights into the regional semifinals.
The offense came alive behind quarterback Steven Fakult and wide receiver Dominick Jackson. Jackson had an outstanding night, recording:
- 5 receptions
- Approximately 125 receiving yards
- 3 receiving touchdowns
Jackson was a major difference-maker, finding the end zone three times and giving the Knights a huge advantage through the air.
Nordonia also received important contributions from its defense, which came up with timely turnovers to help secure the playoff victory.
Final Score
- Nordonia: 37
- Eastlake North: 21
What’s Next?
The Knights advance to the regional semifinals, keeping their state championship hopes alive. With a 10–1 record, Nordonia has proven it can compete with the best teams in the region.
Boys Cross Country: Seredick Leads the Way
Nordonia boys cross country continued an impressive postseason.
Anderson Seredick captured the individual district championship with a time of 15:21 before finishing second at the OHSAA Northeast Regional on October 31 with a time of 15:33.8.
Other regional performances included:
- Anderson Seredick: 2nd, 15:33.8
- Aiden Flynn: 5th, 15:49.1
- Collin Melvin: 23rd, 16:24.6
Riley Lingo also earned recognition heading into the state-qualifying competition.
The Knights have represented Nordonia extremely well throughout the postseason.
Girls Cross Country: Top-Five District Finish
Nordonia’s girls cross-country team finished fifth out of 14 teams at the October 24 district championship.
The performance highlighted the team’s depth and hard work throughout the season. Every runner played a role in helping the Knights earn a top-five finish.
Girls Volleyball: 18-Win Season
Nordonia volleyball put together an impressive 2026 season, finishing:
- Overall record: 18–6
- Conference record: 12–2
- Conference standing: Second place
The Knights’ tournament run ended October 28 against Hoover in a five-set battle.
Hoover won 3–2, but Nordonia showed plenty of fight throughout the match.
Standout Performances
- Tatum Hameed: 38 digs and 6 assists
- Jules Ebert: 52 assists, 5 digs and 2 solo blocks
An 18-win season is something the program can be proud of.
Boys Soccer: Hackim Leads the Offense
Nordonia boys soccer finished its season with a 6–11–2 record.
Miles Hackim led the offensive attack with 15 goals, averaging 0.9 goals per game.
Other important contributors included:
- Michael Washington: 0.3 assists per game
- Crosby Channell: 5.7 saves per game
One of the Knights’ highlights was a 3–1 victory over Norton on October 24.
Girls Soccer
The girls soccer team battled through a challenging fall schedule.
One of its notable victories was a 1–0 win over Ashland on October 10. The Knights continued competing against tough opponents throughout the season.
Girls Golf: Strong Sectional Performance
Nordonia girls golf finished seventh out of 16 teams at the Division I sectional tournament at Fox Den Golf Course.
The Knights recorded a combined team score of 351.
Polly Loney was among the team’s leading golfers, recording an 80 at an earlier sectional-level event.
Boys Golf
Nordonia boys golf finished 14th out of 16 teams at sectionals with a combined score of 365.
Kayden Varian led the Knights with a score of 78.
Girls Tennis
Nordonia girls tennis finished seventh at the Suburban League tournament, adding another postseason accomplishment for Knight Nation.
Knight Nation: The Big Picture
Here is where Nordonia’s fall teams stand based on the latest available results:
- Football: 10–1, advancing to the regional semifinals.
- Boys cross country: Anderson Seredick finished second at regionals.
- Girls cross country: Fifth at districts.
- Girls volleyball: Finished 18–6 overall.
- Boys soccer: Finished 6–11–2.
- Girls golf: Seventh at sectionals.
- Boys golf: 14th at sectionals.
- Girls tennis: Seventh at the Suburban League tournament.
Final Take: Knight Nation Is Not Done!
Nordonia football is keeping the excitement alive with a 37–21 playoff victory over Eastlake North. Dominick Jackson’s three-touchdown performance helped lead the Knights to their 10th win of the season.
Meanwhile, Nordonia athletes across cross country, volleyball, soccer, golf and tennis have given the community plenty of reasons to be proud.
The fall season may be winding down, but the Knights still have plenty to accomplish.
THIS IS KNIGHT WATCH: BRINGING YOU AN INSIDE LOOK AT NORDONIA ATHLETICS, ONE TEAM AND ONE VICTORY AT A TIME!
GO KNIGHTS!
Frequently Asked Questions
Who did Nordonia football beat in the regional quarterfinals?
Nordonia defeated Eastlake North 37–21 on Friday, November 6, in the OHSAA Division II, Region 5 quarterfinals.
What is Nordonia football’s record?
The Knights are 10–1 and have advanced to the regional semifinals.
Who scored three touchdowns for Nordonia against Eastlake North?
Wide receiver Dominick Jackson had 5 receptions for approximately 125 yards and 3 touchdowns.
How did Anderson Seredick do at the cross country regional?
Seredick won the individual district title in 15:21. He then finished second at the OHSAA Northeast Regional on October 31 in 15:33.8.
How did Nordonia volleyball finish its season?
The Knights went 18–6 overall and 12–2 in the conference, finishing second. Their tournament run ended with a five-set loss to Hoover on October 28.
