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The Times-Reporter

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2026 OHSAA football playoffs | First-round matchups and teams to watch

The 2026 high school football postseason has arrived , and seven teams from the Tuscarawas County area are preparing to make their playoff runs. The first round of the Ohio High School Athletic Association playoffs kicks off Friday, Oct. 30, with six area teams taking the field and another enjoying a week off. Indian Valley (9-0) leads the way after completing an unbeaten regular season and securing the No. 1 seed in Division IV, Region 15, earning a first-round bye. Make your pick! Time to vote for The Times-Reporter Athletes of the Week (Oct. 19-25) More: Right on time, Reese St. Clair plays hero vs. Claymont football Meanwhile, Dover , Claymont , Newcomerstown , Garaway and S trasburg-Franklin will have home-field advantage as they look to advance to the regional quarterfinals. Fairless faces a road test against Youngstown Cardinal Mooney. With the playoff field reduced from 16 to 12 teams per region this season, every matchup carries added significance as teams begin their pursuit of a state championship. Here's a look at this week's area playoff matchups and what to watch for Friday night. (12) Columbus South (8-2) at (5) Dover (8-2) After a thrilling come-from-behind victory over New Philadelphia

Tuscarawas County, OH · 11d

NewsForce 24/7

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Whitehall Rolls Past Hamilton Township 33-7 in First Home Playoff Game Since 2020

Whitehall’s first home playoff game since 2020 turned into a celebration Friday night, Oct. 30, as the eighth-seeded Rams defeated ninth-seeded Hamilton Township 33-7 in a Division II, Region 7 first-round game to win their ninth straight and advance to a regional quarterfinal at top-seeded Watterson on Friday, Nov. 6. The Rams (9-2) wasted little […]

Whitehall, OH · 8d

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Clintonville student questioned about potential terrorist threats

A 16-year-old student could be facing terrorist threat charges after officials say the student made comments about causing harm to another student and the school.

Columbus, OH · 10d
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mindfullyamerican.com

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7 Secrets Ohio School Bus Drivers Wish Parents Understood

Most mornings, the bus pulls up and the kids climb on without a hitch. But school bus drivers see a side of the route that parents don’t, and Ohioans with kids may be surprised by some of what they’d like families to know. Here’s what bus drivers wish...

Ohio · 12d
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The Lantern

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The north dorms: Drackett, Taylor and Jones Tower updates

Two north-campus dorms have begun renovations this semester to modernize the buildings, with a goal of making them available to students by the start of the autumn 2028 semester.

Columbus, OH · 9d

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Highland once again earns five stars on its state report card

For the fifth consecutive year, the Highland Local School District has earned the highest overall rating of five stars on this year’s Ohio state report card. According to the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, which issued the report cards for all Ohio school districts Sept. 15, a five-star rating means the district is significantly exceeding state standards in nearly all categories.

Ohio · 8d

Cleveland.com

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Lawmakers' pressure killed Ohio charter school financial transparency rule

State law requires all superintendents, treasurers and some school boards to submit annual ethics disclosures. The law should apply equally to charter and public schools. Allowing this lack of transparency may contribute to more financial mismanagement at some of the schools, writes Loralee Daily of New Franklin in a letter to the editor.

Ohio · 9d

NewsForce 24/7

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Central Ohio Playoff Openers Friday: Orange Tests St. Charles, Canal Winchester Rolls In

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio high school football playoffs open Friday night, Oct. 30, with 33 central Ohio teams playing first-round games and 16 more area teams resting on first-round byes, according to the Columbus Dispatch’s first-round preview. All first-round kickoffs are set for 7 p.m., and the road that starts Friday ends with seven […]

Ohio · 9d

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Growing Into Leadership, Heather Krekeler Finds Her Footing as Principal at Duxberry Park

October 29, 2026 — For Heather Krekeler, the path to becoming a principal began with learning to see a school through a leader’s eyes. As a participant in Columbus City Schools’ (CCS) Leadership Intern Program, she provided administrator coverage across District buildings. The assignments required her to respond to unexpected challenges, make decisions, and keep the school day moving — while still having experienced leaders available for support.

Columbus, OH · 10d

The Lantern

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University archives sets tone for Halloween season through “Terrifying Tuesday” social media series

A man’s ashes placed within the walls of Bricker Hall. The Ohio State professor who tried to electrify a dead man executed on murder charges back to life. The ghost of a long-dead United States president welcoming military trainees inside the Ohio State building of his namesake.

Ohio · 8d

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Girls flag football grows after OHSAA recognition

Following a unanimous vote in June by the Ohio High School Athletic Association Board of Directors to fully recognize girls flag football as a varsity sport, area high school teams have been steadily growing around the state. Girls flag football is now the 29th recognized sport by the OHSAA. There...

Ohio · 8d

High School On SI

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Ohio High School Football First Round Playoff Matchups, Brackets (OHSAA) — October 27

The 2026 Ohio high school football playoffs begin this week. Here is each first round matchup heading into Regional play. All games are on Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. ET

Ohio · 11d

mahoningmatters.com

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22 greater Mahoning Valley high school football teams qualify for OHSAA postseason playoffs

A total of 22 greater Mahoning Valley high school football teams have qualified for the Ohio High School Athletic Association postseason playoffs. The OHSAA announced final computer rating totals and first-round postseason pairings on Sunday afternoon. Here’s a look at area teams who qualified for the playoffs:. ALL FIRST-ROUND...

Ohio · 10d

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WATCH: Judge orders game between Glenville and University to proceed

The OHSAA removed the three-time state champion Tarblooders over student-athlete participation tied to Ginn Academy, with a first-round opponent set to advance.

Cleveland, OH · 9d

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Is Your School on the List? Ohio’s Top 25 High Schools for 2026

Walnut Hills High School leads Ohio and cracks the nation's top 100 at No. 76 nationally. Cincinnati-area schools dominate the rankings with four entries in Ohio's top 10. Rankings evaluate college readiness, curriculum breadth, state assessments, and graduation rates across public schools. Is Your School on the List? Ohio’s Top...

Ohio · 22d

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Sam Houseworth’s Ohio High School FOOTBALL Projection Index – Post Season Edition

(10-26-26) 336 teams. Seven state titles. What an incredible regular season we have seen in Ohio. Now comes the race to Canton, and what stands out entering the postseason is just how wide open some divisions appear compared with years past. Without further delay, let’s run through all seven divisions,...

Ohio · 12d

The Lantern

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Ohio State students traditions and tips to make a college house a home

T hroughout the University District, the majority of houses are rented by students, often for their junior and senior years. Though many move into blank slates, not knowing anything about the previous tenants, others inherit a house, following a tradition common in Greek life, siblings and close-knit friend groups.

Ohio · 9d

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PLAYOFF CENTRAL: OHSAA football brackets revealed

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The Ohio High School Athletic Association released playoff brackets for all 28 regions in Ohio high school football. Teams are seeded 1-12 in each region by a computer formula. 19 News is highlighting the brackets from around Northeast Ohio. Division I - Region 1. Division I...

Ohio · 13d

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New Albany student receives NHL’s High School Hockey Scholarship

As a junior in high school, Abram Alvarado’s team won the Capital Hockey Conference. It was a major victory for the team, whose players saw many prior titles go to private schools that have been in the Columbus hockey scene longer than New Albany High School. Alvarado felt the...

New Albany, OH · 12d