OHSAA Sets Week 12 Football Playoff Matchups
Ohio's second-round state football playoff pairings were broken down on the High School Happy Hour show.
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November 7, 2026
Moeller Rolls Past Winton Woods in PlayoffsThe Crusaders beat Winton Woods 24-7 in an OHSAA playoff game and advance to the regional semifinals.
November 7, 2026
United Tops Columbia 21-14 in PlayoffsUnited overcame a 14-0 deficit to win its second-round Division VI, Region 21 playoff game against Columbia.
November 6, 2026
Kelly Earns Western Buckeye League Offensive HonorVan Wert's Xavier Kelly led league skill players, while Ottawa-Glandorf claimed multiple top awards in the Western Buckeye League.
November 5, 2026
Tressel Leads Fitness Challenge at Madison MiddleFormer Ohio State stars joined Jim Tressel to promote a free statewide fitness program for students in grades 3 to 8.
November 1, 2026
Walsh Edges Ohio Dominican 29-25Walsh snapped a four-game losing streak while Mount Union rolled past Ohio Northern 58-14 in Ohio Athletic Conference play.
October 30, 2026
OHSAA High School Football Playoffs Begin in OhioThe 2026 state tournament kicked off across Ohio with first-round action on Thursday.
October 30, 2026
Tony Dungy Challenges Ohio Pastor Over Polygamy ClaimsThe former NFL coach criticizes a pastor who says monogamy is unbiblical.
October 30, 2026
OHSAA Recognizes Girls Flag Football as Varsity SportOhio high schools will now officially sanction girls flag football following a unanimous vote by the athletic association board.
October 27, 2026
Ohio Football Coaches Adjust Practice During Playoff ByesTop-seeded teams in the OHSAA playoffs are balancing rest and preparation during their mandatory first-round bye week.
October 25, 2026
OHSAA Releases 2026 Football Playoff BracketsThe Ohio High School Athletic Association has unveiled its postseason matchups for the upcoming football playoffs.
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