Ohio Gridiron Glory: The Road to the State Championship Continues!
Division I: Battles Across Four Regions for Supremacy
In Division I, the playoff intensity escalates across four distinct regions. Region 1 features No. 5 Hudson visiting No. 1 Lakewood St. Edward, while No. 7 Canton McKinley challenges No. 3 Mentor. Region 2 sees Central Ohio's No. 8 Hilliard Darby heading to No. 4 Huber Heights Wayne, and No. 3 Perrysburg facing No. 2 Springfield. Region 3 promises an all-Central Ohio showdown with No. 4 Olentangy Liberty taking on undefeated No. 1 Gahanna Lincoln, and No. 6 Pickerington North battling No. 2 Upper Arlington. Finally, Region 4 presents matchups between No. 4 Cincinnati Moeller and No. 1 Cincinnati Princeton, and No. 6 Cincinnati St. Xavier against No. 2 Cincinnati Elder, setting the stage for thrilling contests as teams vie for regional dominance.
Division II: Regional Showdowns Set to Define the Path Forward
Division II is poised for compelling regional semifinals across its four regions. In Region 5, No. 4 Mayfield travels to No. 1 Medina Highland, and No. 3 Macedonia Nordonia clashes with No. 2 Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit. Region 6 features No. 4 Oregon Clay visiting No. 1 Toledo Central Catholic, while No. 3 Avon takes on No. 2 Olmsted Falls. Region 7 showcases strong Central Ohio representation with No. 4 New Albany challenging No. 1 Watterson at Ohio Dominican, and No. 3 Massillon Washington battling undefeated No. 2 Big Walnut. Lastly, Region 8 presents matchups between No. 5 Troy and No. 1 Cincinnati Anderson, and No. 3 Trotwood-Madison against No. 2 Harrison, promising a series of hard-fought games as teams advance through the playoffs.
Division III: Intense Quarterfinal Clashes Across Ohio
Division III's regional semifinals are set to deliver high-stakes football across its four regions. Region 9 features No. 12 Hunting Valley University School traveling to No. 8 Youngstown Ursuline, and No. 3 Garfield Heights challenging No. 2 Chardon Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin. In Region 10, No. 4 Wapakoneta visits No. 1 Celina, while No. 6 St. Marys Memorial takes on No. 2 Ontario. Region 11 sees No. 5 Dover heading to No. 1 Steubenville, and a Central Ohio showdown with No. 3 East facing undefeated No. 2 Licking Valley. Region 12 presents matchups between No. 5 Washington Court House Miami Trace and undefeated No. 1 Bellbrook, and No. 3 Cincinnati McNicholas against No. 2 Tipp City Tippecanoe, setting the stage for critical contests in the journey toward the state championship.
Division IV: Regional Battles Intensify as Teams Seek Advancement
Division IV is ready for a gripping round of regional semifinals across its four regions. In Region 13, No. 5 Chesterland West Geauga travels to No. 1 Streetsboro, while No. 3 Beloit West Branch clashes with undefeated No. 2 Rocky River. Region 14 features No. 4 Bellville Clear Fork visiting No. 1 Ottawa-Glandorf, and undefeated No. 3 Sandusky Perkins taking on undefeated No. 2 Shelby in a highly anticipated matchup. Region 15 sees No. 5 Uhrichsville Claymont heading to undefeated No. 1 Gnadenhutten Indian Valley, while No. 3 Millersburg West Holmes battles No. 2 New Lexington. Finally, Region 16 presents contests between No. 9 Springfield Kenton Ridge and No. 5 Urbana, and No. 3 Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy facing Central Ohio's No. 2 London, promising thrilling games as teams strive for playoff success.
Division V: High-Stakes Showdowns in Regional Semifinals
Division V is set for an exciting series of regional semifinal games across its four regions. In Region 17, undefeated No. 4 Garrettsville Garfield travels to undefeated No. 1 Perry, and undefeated No. 3 Girard clashes with undefeated No. 2 Barnesville in a heavyweight bout. Region 18 features No. 4 Archbold visiting undefeated No. 1 LaGrange Keystone, while No. 10 Coldwater takes on No. 3 Pemberville Eastwood. Region 19 sees No. 5 Wheelersburg heading to No. 1 Ironton, and Central Ohio's No. 3 Columbus Academy battling No. 2 Beverly Fort Frye. Lastly, Region 20 presents matchups between No. 4 Waynesville and No. 1 St. Paris Graham, and No. 6 Middletown Fenwick against No. 2 Williamsburg, ensuring intense competition as teams continue their playoff campaigns.
Division VI: Crucial Contests Define the Path to State Glory
Division VI's regional semifinals are poised for critical matchups across its four regions. In Region 21, No. 4 Jeromesville Hillsdale travels to No. 1 Kirtland, while No. 6 Hanoverton United takes on No. 2 Canfield South Range. Region 22 features No. 4 Columbus Grove visiting undefeated No. 1 Liberty Center, and No. 11 Delta challenging No. 7 Carey. Region 23 sees No. 4 Woodsfield Monroe Central heading to undefeated No. 1 Hannibal River, while No. 7 Sugarcreek Garaway battles No. 6 Waterford. Finally, Region 24 presents contests between No. 12 Versailles and No. 9 St. Henry, and No. 6 Mechanicsburg against No. 2 Cincinnati Deer Park, promising a series of hard-fought games as teams advance through the playoffs.
Division VII: The Small Schools' Fight for Playoff Advancement
Division VII is gearing up for a compelling round of regional semifinals across its four regions. In Region 25, No. 4 New Middletown Springfield travels to No. 1 McDonald, while No. 3 Mogadore clashes with No. 2 Cuyahoga Heights. Region 26 features No. 5 Sycamore Mohawk visiting undefeated No. 1 Leipsic, and No. 3 McComb taking on undefeated No. 2 Bascom Hopewell-Loudon in a highly anticipated contest. Region 27 sees No. 5 Shadyside heading to undefeated No. 1 Willow Wood Symmes Valley, while No. 3 Toronto battles Central Ohio's undefeated No. 2 Danville. Lastly, Region 28 presents matchups between No. 4 Minster and undefeated No. 1 Maria Stein Marion Local, and No. 7 New Bremen against No. 3 DeGraff Riverside, promising exciting games as these smaller schools continue their quest for state championship glory.