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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 · 4d

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 · 6d

WYTV

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Local jockey marks 40,000th career start at Hollywood Gaming’s Mahoning Valley Race Course

A local jockey had a milestone moment Thursday as he cemented himself as one of racing's ironmen at Hollywood Gaming's Mahoning Valley Race Course.

Austintown, OH · 5d

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Ohio State Opens Home Slate Against Youngstown State Friday

TICKETS: Season, single-game, group and mini plans are available for all men's basketball games this season. Visit OhioStateBuckeyes.com or call the Ohio State Athletics Ticket Office in the Schottenstein Center at 1-800-GOBUCKS. COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio State returns home to host Youngstown State on Friday night in the home opener...

Columbus, OH · 5d

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Regional Volleyball: Avon's attempt to defend state title ends against Wadsworth

RAVENNA — Quinn Macko and Wadsworth ended Avon’s quest for a second straight state championship. Outside hitter Macko hammered 24 kills and middle blocker Kameron Chapman had 18 kills and 10 rejections, powering the Grizzlies to a 19-25, 25-22, 25-22, 25-21 win over the Eagles in the Ravenna Division II regional semifinals Wednesday.

Avon, OH · 6d

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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 · 4d

WKBN

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Once again: Girard meets Mooney in postseason showdown

Mooney is set to meet Girard this Friday in a rematch from last year's playoff.

Girard, OH · 6d

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 · 6d

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 · 5d

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Youngstown State visits Ohio State following Bynum's 20-point game

Youngstown State Penguins (1-0) at Ohio State Buckeyes (0-1) BOTTOM LINE: Ohio State faces Youngstown State after A'mare Bynum scored 20 points in Ohio State's 94-83 loss to the BYU Cougars. Ohio State went 21-13 overall last season while going 14-3 at home. The Buckeyes averaged 79.3 points per game...

Columbus, OH · 5d

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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 · 5d

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Mahoning Valley area cross-country teams, individuals advance to state

Six Mahoning Valley-area cross country teams and 13 area individuals qualified out of rugged regional competition last weekend and will be participating in the annual Ohio High School State Cross Country Championships slated this Saturday, Nov. 7. The state meet will once again be held at Fortress Obetz and Memorial...

Mahoning County, OH · 6d

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Golf: Southeast girls, Mogadore boys reflect on positive postseason efforts

Sammy Morgan, Jenni Mix, Emily Morrison, Kristen Dilly and Lily Hayes were the Southeast girls traveling to the OHSAA Division II state tournament at Firestone Country Club in Akron and finishing third in the state. For both Morgan and Mix, it was their second time at Firestone as Southeast qualified...

Akron, OH · 8d

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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 · 7d

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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 · 7d

WKBN

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Mooney and Girard set for epic playoff rematch

The Indians and Cardinals are running it back in the playoffs, this time, a couple weeks earlier in a highly anticipated Week 12 matchup.

Girard, OH · 7d

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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 · 9d

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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 · 9d

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 · 7d

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Penguins not overlooking one win Murray State team

The Youngstown State football team is in a “favorable” position with two regular season games remaining. Win out and get a first round bye in the playoffs!. Even a split gets most likely gets them in the post season field. “We try not to overlook anyone,” said Niles...

Youngstown, OH · 7d