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The Repository

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Canton McKinley vs. Austintown Fitch, OHSAA football playoffs recap

AUSTINTOWN — Coming off a running-clock win to open the playoffs, the Canton McKinley High School football team headed to Fitch for a Division I regional quarterfinal. Fitch was the second seed in Region 1, while McKinley was the seventh seed. The Bulldogs rolled past Brunswick 62-28 in the first round last week, then rallied past Fitch on Friday. McKinley will play at No. 3 seed Mentor next week after the Cardinals knocked the Bulldogs out of the playoffs last year. See how the game played out through our live updates. Watch Ohio High School Football Live on NFHS Network all year McKinley 27, Fitch 22 | Final The Bulldogs comeback win is complete, as seventh-seeded McKinley knocks off No. 2 seed Fitch to advance to the regional semifinals. DeMarlo Rozier Jr. ran for 170 yards on 26 carries, while QB Braylon Crook accounted for three touchdowns, two rushing and one passing. McKinley defense comes up with huge turnover on fourth-down play The Bulldogs recovered a fumble with 1:12 left in the game and protecting a 27-22 lead to stop a potential Fitch go-ahead drive. Faced with a fourth-and-5 from the McKinley 30, Fitch completed a short pass before fumbling

Canton, OH · 1d

Beaver County Times

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Friday night forecast, first round Beaver Valley WPIAL high school football playoff picks

Each week during the 2026 high school football season, the Beaver County Times sports staff and its freelance writers will give their picks on each matchup involving teams in our coverage area. The postseason is here and 10 Beaver Valley teams begin their journey in the playoffs. Be sure to follow along throughout the year to see which of our “experts” can pick the most winners and come out victorious! Below are the three brave souls who will be providing their picks throughout the season. Ethan Morrison: Ethan begins his sixth year covering WPIAL athletics for the Times and his third year covering sports in the Beaver Valley as the Beaver County Times’ sports reporter. Bill Allmann: Bill enters his 38th year covering WPIAL athletics for the Beaver County Times. From Darrelle Revis to Rushel Shell, Bill has seen it all, and then some! Rachael Palmer: Rachael makes her return to help out with high school sports coverage during the 2026 season. The Hopewell native is the former North American Soccer Reporters President and also currently serves as a color commentator for Pitt women’s soccer and the Pittsburgh Riveters. Week 9 records: Ethan 10-3, Bill 7-6, Rachael 10-3 Required Reading:

Beaver County, PA · 1d

Beaver County Times

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Beaver Valley Week 1 WPIAL high school football playoff storylines

The WPIAL high school football playoffs are on the horizon and, this week, there are a lot of great first round/quarterfinal matchups surrounding the Beaver Valley. Hopewell is the highest-seeded playoff team in the area, coming in as the No. 3 seed in the Class 3A bracket, while Western Beaver is back in the Class 2A playoffs as the No. 5 seed after securing its second consecutive MAC title. Here are five storylines to watch for in Week 1 of the WPIAL high school football playoffs. Blackhawk looks to contend with McKeesport Blackhawk is back in the postseason for the first time since 2022 and it will have a tough test in front of it in the Class 4A quarterfinals vs. McKeesport. The Tigers are aiming for their fourth consecutive WPIAL championship game with the nation’s top running back recruit, senior Kemon Spell, leading the charge. The running back has missed some time this season due to injury but if he can stay healthy, McKeesport will be hard to stop. While Blackhawk’s defense will be going up against the nation’s top running back, it has the offense to compete, with the unit averaging just under 40 points per game. The

Beaver County, PA · 3d

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Playoff shakeups for University School, Salem High School following Glenville court ruling

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - With Glenville High School being removed from the OHSAA 2026 playoffs, University School is facing off against a different opponent. On Thursday afternoon, the Eighth District Court of Appeals ruled to remove Glenville from the OHSAA 2026 playoffs. Glenville High School and University School were originally...

Cleveland, OH · 1d

NewsForce 24/7

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Fourteen Streetsboro Seniors Earn State Scholarship and Admission Honors

Fourteen Streetsboro High School seniors have been recognized for their academic achievements through two statewide programs that open doors to Ohio colleges and universities, Streetsboro City Schools announced on Wednesday, November 4. The honors, shared by the district in Portage County, reward years of classroom work and give the students a clearer, more affordable path […]

Streetsboro, OH · 3d

WKBN

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McDonald and Lowellville battle for regional semifinal spot

League rivals McDonald and Lowellville collide for regional semifinal spot.

Lowellville, OH · 3d

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Kent State Adjunct Faces New Hearing Over Job After SB1 Bias Finding Is Overturned

A hearing this week will determine whether Kent State University adjunct theatre instructor Bob Russell keeps his job. It follows a university panel’s finding that he violated the school’s Senate Bill 1 policy on classroom bias, a finding later overturned on appeal. Russell, who was removed from two fall courses and now teaches one online course, traces the dispute to a 2025 lesson on the ancient Greek tragedy Antigone.

Kent, OH · 4d

Jordan Miller News

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Appeals court clears way for Glenville’s removal from playoffs; Salem to face University School Friday

The legal battle surrounding Cleveland Glenville’s removal from the Ohio high school football playoffs took another turn Thursday, with an...

Cleveland, OH · 2d

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Center Township E. Coli Scare Pushes Central Valley Schools Online Tuesday

Center Township is under a boil water advisory after a water sample tested positive for E. coli, prompting Central Valley School District to send students home for remote learning Tuesday. The contaminated sample was pulled from the intersection of Old Brodhead Road and Wilhelm Drive on Oct. 28, and officials say nearby testing sites came back clean.

Beaver County, PA · 4d

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Southern Local High School to host Veterans Day program

SALINEVILLE, OH (WTRF) – All military veterans are invited to attend Southern Local High School’s Veterans Day program, which will be held at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 11. A light breakfast will precede the gathering at 8:30 a.m. in the school’s cafeteria. No prior registration is required, but visiting veterans are asked to identify themselves upon […]

Salineville, OH · 3d

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Prepping for Preps '26-27: Villa Maria (Girls)

(Ed. Note: This story is part of CoBL’s “Prepping for Preps” series, which will take a look at many of the top high school programs in the region as part of our 2026-27 season preview coverage. The complete list of schools previewed thus far can be found here.)

Villa Maria, PA · 2d

The Alliance Review

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Alliance High helps honor Stark bus drivers

Alliance High School’s Culinary Arts Career Tech program got a chance to shine Oct. 20 during the annual Stark County Educational Service Center’s 2026 Transportation Banquet. The event celebrates the staff members who safely transport students to and from school around Stark County. Alliance City Schools welcomed nearly 400 transportation employees for the event. Students in the Culinary Arts Career Tech program prepared charcuterie and desserts and served dinner, which was prepared by the ACS Food Service Department. Following dinner, guests enjoyed performances by the AHS Aviatrix and Jetsetters, the two competition show choirs. Throughout the evening, the Stark County Educational Service Center recognized bus drivers and aides who have served their respective districts for 20 or 30 years. Safety awards were also presented, and hundreds of door prizes were distributed thanks to generous donations from sponsors, local businesses and organizations. The banquet celebrated the dedication of bus drivers, aides and other transportation employees whose work ensures students arrive at school and return home safely each day. Known as the “Heroes Behind the Wheel,” these staff members play an essential role in supporting students and families across Stark County. The banquet was held during National School Bus Safety Week, which

Stark County, OH · 4d

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Girls Regional Soccer: Avon holds off North Royalton, reaches final

RAVENNA — Sydney Thomas worked her magic early and the defense took it from there. That was the recipe for success Tuesday night for Avon as it held on for a hard-fought 1-0 win over North Royalton in a Division II regional semifinal on the blue turf at Ravenna High School.

North Royalton, OH · 4d

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Decision 2026: Levy loss puts school district programs at risk

In Canfield, 53.1% of voters did not support a proposed a five year 5.9-mill operating levy for the school district. The levy would have brought in approximately 5.7 million dollars annually.

Canfield, OH · 3d

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Salem’s playoff opponent remains up in the air, update expected Wednesday

The Salem football team’s opponent for the second round of the playoffs is still undecided Tuesday afternoon and a decision falls in the hands of the Ohio High School Athletic Association. More information on Salem’s opponent is expected Wednesday, according to the OHSAA. Judge Andrew J. Santoli ruled...

Salem, OH · 4d

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District 10 Announces 2026 Football Playoff Brackets

The District 10 Committee announced the brackets for the 2026 high school football postseason Sunday afternoon. Playoff action begins Friday, November 6, with the Class 3A and 4A semifinals. Classes 1A and 2A will take the field Saturday, November 7. Class 4A – Friday, November 6. General McLane earned...

Greenville, PA · 6d

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Round Two! 14 local teams to compete in OHSAA playoffs

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – 14 area teams will compete in Round Two of the OHSAA playoffs this Friday, including three all-local matchups. Week 12 of the high school football season will feature the following games. DIVISION I. #7 Canton McKinley (8-3) at #2 Austintown Fitch (8-1) DIVISION III. #5...

Youngstown, OH · 6d

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Decision 2026: 5.9-mill levy for Canfield Schools fails

A proposed 5.9-mill addition levy surrounding the Canfield Local School District has failed. The levy failed with a vote of 53.1% to 49.6%. The proposed 5.9-mill levy, as estimators calculated, would have brought $5,715,791 to the District per year. The levy would have been in place for a period of five years, meaning that $28,578,955 would have been generated over the lifetime of the levy.

Canfield, OH · 4d

WKBN

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Warren JFK rolls past Cardinal Mooney in regional semifinal

With the win, Warren JFK advances to the Division IV Regional Final on Saturday at 2 p.m.

Youngstown, OH · 4d

NewsForce 24/7

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Northeast Ohio Powers Lead OHSAA Regional Quarterfinal Slate for Friday

The road to Canton is set. The Ohio High School Athletic Association announced the football regional quarterfinal pairings on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 1, and Northeast Ohio’s powers headline the slate, with every game kicking off at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6, at the home field of the higher-seeded team, according to the pairings published […]

Ohio · 6d