November 6, 2026: High school football playoffs kicked off Friday night with numerous matchups across Ohio, featuring intense competition as teams vie for a shot at the state title.
The Trotwood Rams took an early lead against the Edgewood Warriors in their Division II, Region 8 quarterfinal, scoring on a long touchdown pass to make it 20-7 after missing the extra point. Earlier, they had also managed to go ahead 14-7 with a TD run, responding to Edgewood’s initial score.
In McNicholas’s game against Alter, Joseph Reuss contributed significantly, scoring on a 7-yard run that capped off an 81-yard drive and gave McNicholas a 10-0 lead at halftime. The Rockets have carried that momentum into the second half.
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In Division I, Region 2, Springfield led Fairmont 10-0, and Wayne was ahead of Beavercreek 21-7 as the second quarter unfolded. In Division I, Region 4, Elder was at 17 against Springboro’s 10, while St. Xavier was narrowly ahead of Lakota West, 10-7.
Further down the divisions, Tippecanoe had a commanding lead in Division III, Region 12, scoring 35 against Goshen’s 0. St. Marys was managing 28 against Lodi Cloverleaf’s 9. In Division IV, Region 16, CHCA was leading Wilmington 21-7, while in Division V, Region 20, Williamsburg was significantly ahead of Greenon, 34-6.
Fenwick achieved early momentum in their Division V, Region 20 game against Miami East, with DJ Berning scoring a short TD run to give them a 14-0 lead.
In other notable games, Deer Park was up against Covington, 19-7 in Division VI, Region 24, while Marion Local led Fort Loramie, 28-0 in Division VII, Region 28.
Overall, the night displayed a range of competitive matchups, with teams showcasing their skills in high-stakes playoff settings. Upcoming developments will determine which teams advance further in pursuit of a coveted state title, with all regional final games set to take place at neutral sites, leading up to the state championships scheduled for December 3-5 at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton.
