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
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