Olentangy Families Weigh Three Boundary Maps as Two New Schools Near

Olentangy Local Schools has held its final public forum on a redistricting plan that will redraw attendance boundaries across Ohio’s fourth-largest school district, as two new schools rise to absorb years of population growth in southern Delaware County. The last forum was held Nov. 4 at Olentangy Orange High School, following earlier sessions in late […]

Ryan Day attends son's final high school game ahead of massive clash with Oregon

Ohio State has a massive game Saturday afternoon at home against Oregon in a game many consider to be a playoff eliminator for the loser. However, Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day took Friday night to turn his focus towards his family and more specifically, his son RJ . In a massive playoff road game against one of the state's top programs, RJ and St. Francis Desales Stallions took on Massillon in one of the biggest high school venues in the country. It would prove to be RJ's final game as the Tigers rolled to a 48-0 win on Nov. 6. Ohio State HC Ryan Day taking in the sights here at the Massillon vs DeSales game pic.twitter.com/DIaXUydecD — Seth Bailey (@SethBailey04) November 7, 2026 A four-year starter for the Stallions, RJ set numerous program records during his tenure, including career passing yards, career passing touchdowns, single season passing touchdowns (25), single season passing yards (2,710), single game passing yards (482) along with the freshman and sophomore passing yardage records. Despite having that built in connection with his dad, RJ won't be a Buckeye at the next level but he will be playing in the same conference that his dad coaches

Ontario High School announces list of students to earn highest honors

ONTARIO — Ontario High School has announced the list of students who earned highest honors after the first nine-week grading period. Highest Honors Adams-Thompson, Ayden Gorrell, Leah Peachee, Jarrett Vance, Peyton Ames, Ryleigh Gorrell, Lilly Pelphrey, Kamryn Vandenberg, Rylee Arter, Alayna Gould, Shane Perez-Archuleta, Camila Wagner, Gavin Axiopoulos, Dimitra Grayson, Jilyinn Perry, Conner Wagoner, Charlotte Axiopoulos, Zoe Grider, Nolan Pittman, Kasen Walter, Owen Barden, Lillian Hadsell, Eva Pond, Carter Wang, William Baumgard, Elias Hale, Jace Preuninger, Emma Ward, Braden Bell, Ally Hall, Briella Purvis, Roxy Watson, Braedon Bell, Emma Hanning, Camryn Racer, Alyssa Weiler, Emerson Bise, Natalia Hefner, Haleigh Ramos, Zakari Weiler, Paige Born, Bryant Hershberger, Liam Reed, Ayla Wilging, Penelope Born, Myles Hines, Adelina Rehberg, Rychel Wilging, Samantha Brafford, Courtney Hocker, Vincent Rietschlin, Jack Wilkerson, Mason Breitinger, Trevor Hohman, Alexander Rietschlin, Otto Willis, Parker Burns, Sylvia Holden, Jaren Risner, Jocelyn Winans, Jonathan Buttil, Jackson Jackson, Tra’von Robinson, Connor Winningham, Timo Cantey, Aleiya Jacobsen, Addysen Saif, Ahyaan Witherspoon, Saniyah Carrizal Ramos, Yvette Johnson, Jazlyn Salmons, Skylie Woods, Zahrana Caudill, Vincent Jones, Zoey Saltzgiver, Anna Ye, Mitchell Chandler, Kaylei Jovani, Emerson Sandwall, Olivia Yoha, Madelyn Chase, Brody Julian, Ava Sandwall, Sophia Zehe, Ava Chitwood, Lillian Julian, Molly Sapp, Kennedy Zeigler, Logan

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Ryker Williams rallies Indian Valley football past West Muskingum

Indian Valley football appeared to be in complete control early Friday night, but the Braves needed one final push to keep their unbeaten season and state championship hopes alive. Behind another standout performance from senior quarterback Ryker Williams, top-seeded Indian Valley survived a second-half comeback by West Muskingum, earning a 35-28 victory in the Division IV, Region 15 quarterfinals on Nov. 6. The Braves built a 27-7 lead late in the first half before watching the Tornadoes score 21 unanswered points to take a one-point advantage early in the fourth quarter. But when Indian Valley needed an answer, Williams delivered. After the Braves failed to convert a fourth down, their defense forced a fumble to give the offense another opportunity. Williams capitalized with a 4-yard touchdown run with 6:32 remaining, putting Indian Valley ahead for good. Who's moving on? OHSAA football playoffs 2026: Results from Tuscarawas County “We’ve been facing a lot of adversity this year,” Indian Valley coach Matt Lancaster said. “We know we’re going to get everybody’s best, and West Muskingum is a really good football team. So we overcame the adversity and were able to get a turnover and capitalize on it tonight.” Indian Valley wasted little

Defending Champs McNicholas Swept Their Way To The State Final Four And Nobody Has An Answer

Ncaab on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) McNicholas isn’t just back in the Ohio High School Athletic Association state final four, they *swept* their way there, not dropping a single set through the district and regional tournaments. […]

Central Ohio high school boys cross-country runners stand out at state

With seven central Ohio boys cross-country runners finishing in the top 14, the Division I state meet Nov. 7 at Fortress Obetz became a showcase for the Columbus area’s top competitors. New Albany junior Austin Benedict was central Ohio’s top placer. After winning the regional title Oct. 31 at Pickerington North , Benedict placed third (15 minutes, 11.6 seconds) at state behind the Morrow Little Miami duo of Ryne Reynolds (15:01.4) and Ian Patrick (15:10.7). “I’m happy with the race,” Benedict said. “I gave it a good run. I’m excited for what’s to come. I came down with a little bit of a sickness Thursday, but it held off for the most part, so I’m happy with the performance.” Benedict was joined in the top 14 by Hilliard Darby’s Logan Behm (fourth, 15:17.9), Thomas Worthington’s Calvin Watson (sixth, 15:22.7), Westerville North’s Holden Gray (10th, 15:35.6), Olentangy Orange’s Cowen Allender (11th, 15:35.8), Olentangy Berlin’s Vansh Sethi (12th, 15:36.8) and Dublin Coffman’s Benjamin Canales (14th, 15:40.8). “None of us would be where we are without each other,” Benedict said. “We’re always competing against each other – [it’s] very competitive – but we’re also extremely happy to have each other’s back.” Dublin Jerome

Only Three Southwest Ohio School Levies Passed, Leaving Nine Districts to Reckon With Cuts

Only three of the school tax measures on the November 3 ballot in Southwest Ohio passed, leaving nine districts to make difficult financial decisions in the months ahead, WXIX reported. The three winners were Cincinnati Public Schools, Sycamore Community Schools and Lakota Local Schools, according to WXIX. Cincinnati Public, the third-largest district in Ohio, passed […]

Coldwater ends Pleasant volleyball's state title hopes

ONTARIO — The quest for perfection and a state championship came to an end Saturday, Nov. 7 in the O-rena. Previously undefeated Pleasant fell to top-ranked Coldwater 3-1 in a Division V regional championship volleyball match at Ontario High School. Coldwater (23-4) will now face second ranked Meadowbrook (25-1) at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13 at Wittenberg University. The D-V state championship with either No. 5 South Range or No. 6 Versailles will be at 3 p.m. Nov. 14 inside Wright State's Nutter Center. "It was a tough one to take for them," Pleasant coach Kory Ute said of her seventh ranked squad in D-V. The Spartans (26-1) came into the Coldwater match having won two straight regional championships. Also in 2026, they had yet to drop a set in a match. However, that changed Saturday. The Cavaliers opened with a 25-20 victory in the first set, but Pleasant showed it could answer, charging to a 25-13 win to even the match at 1-1. "We just powered the ball to them, and they didn’t have an answer," Ute said of her team's second set dominance. "We served much better that set than we did the other ones. We just really

Several area high schools advance to girls volleyball state semifinals

Several area high schools are still alive for a girls’ volleyball state championship.

Claymont Upsets Johnstown 35-19 for Second-Ever Playoff Win, Reaches Semifinal

A week after winning the first playoff game in school history, Uhrichsville Claymont has a second one — on the road, against a higher seed. No. 5 Claymont upset No. 4 Johnstown-Monroe 35-19 on Friday night in a Division IV, Region 15 regional quarterfinal at Johnstown. The final was listed by the Newark Advocate in […]

Galion Student Cameron Fullen selected for All-State and regional Orchestras

GALION, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)— Cameron Fullen, a 17-year-old senior from Galion High School, has recently been selected as the sole tubist for both All-State Orchestra and Regional Orchestra. This is Fullen’s third year being selected for All-State Orchestra, and this year she is also playing in the Columbus...

Pickerington North Routs Kilbourne 45-7 to Reach Region 3 Semifinal

WORTHINGTON — Pickerington North needed just 12 seconds to take control of its first-ever meeting with Worthington Kilbourne, and the Panthers never let go. Dennis White returned the opening kickoff 82 yards for a touchdown, sparking a 45-7 rout of the host Wolves on Friday, Nov. 6, in a Division I, Region 3 quarterfinal of […]

Columbus East Rides Kick Returns to 42-28 Playoff Win Over Sheridan

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus East is moving on in the Ohio playoffs, and the Tigers can thank their return game for it. East beat visiting Sheridan 42-28 on Friday night, November 6, in a Division III, Region 11 regional quarterfinal at Harley Field, according to the Zanesville Times Recorder, which covered the game in Columbus. […]

Columbus-area teens build low-cost prosthetic hands with 3D printers

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Olentangy Orange High School students are using 3D printing to build custom prosthetic hands at no cost for people who need them but may not be able to afford them. The student-led organization, Hands Across Borders, includes seniors Vincent Pham and Ravindra Sunkara. Pham said the...

Multiple local high schools advance to boys’ soccer state championships

Multiple local high schools will play in the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) boys’ soccer state championships.

Ohio Fire Academy celebrates newest class of EMT graduates

The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal’s (SFM's) Ohio Fire Academy celebrated the graduation of its EMT class 140 Oct. 30 at a ceremony held at the Division’s campus in Reynoldsburg. The 17 graduates represent communities throughout Ohio and Indiana. A complete list of graduates and their hometowns is available for download at https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/com.ohio.gov/SFM/Admin/OFA_EMT….

OHSAA Football Regional Semifinal Pairings

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio High School Athletic Association announced the football regional semifinal pairings on Sunday afternoon. Unless otherwise noted, all regional semifinal games kick off at 7 p.m. on Friday, November 13 at the site of the higher seeded team. The regional playoffs follow bracket format, with...

Ohio high school football playoff win erased after unusual ineligible-player scheme

An unusual situation in Ohio has led to one high school football program having to forfeit its opening playoff win and the losing team getting another opportunity in the postseason. According to a report from Josh Weir of The Canton Repository — part of the USA TODAY Network — Liberty (Youngstown, OH) has been removed from the playoffs after the team used an ineligible player in the team's 26-16 opening round win over Canton Central Catholic. 19News received further information, learning that the disqualification stems from an ineligible player swapping jerseys with an eligible player and playing in the game. The report noted that Canton Central Catholic head coach Jeff Lindesmith was told that a fan of Liberty informed a Canton Central Catholic staff member of the swap. Liberty's athletic director Todd Smith was informed of the situation by that staff member shortly after. Smith later reported the situation to the OHSAA, leading to Liberty's disqualification. The Panthers entered the game with a 10-1 record and with the win, had advanced to a highly-anticipated second-round meeting with unbeaten Perry (OH). Now they'll have to look towards the 2027 season. Meanwhile, Canton Central Catholic (7-4) now gets a new life in

Perrysburg Routs Westland 42-6 to Roll Into the Regional Semifinals

Perrysburg left no room for drama. The No. 3-seeded Yellow Jackets dismantled No. 6-seeded Westland 42-6 on Friday, Nov. 6, in a Division I, Region 2 regional quarterfinal at Perrysburg, according to BCSN and the statewide scoreboards published by The Columbus Dispatch and the Mansfield News Journal. The Yellow Jackets entered the night at 9-1 […]