COLUMBUS – The Division IV and V football All-Ohio teams were announced Tuesday by the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association.   Information used for the All-Ohio teams comes from the regular-season accomplishments and does not include playoff games. The seven districts of the OPSMA determine the all-district teams and nominate their best for the All-Ohio teams.   On Wednesday, the Division II and III All-Ohio teams will be announced, followed by the Division I team on Thursday.

COLUMBUS – The Division VI and VII football All-Ohio teams were announced Monday by the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association.   Information used for the All-Ohio teams comes from the regular-season accomplishments and does not include playoff games. The seven districts of the OPSMA determine the all-district teams and nominate their best for the All-Ohio teams.   On Tuesday, the Division IV and V All-Ohio teams will be announced, followed by the Division II and III teams on Wed

CANTON — One way or another, Wheelersburg's memorable playoff run was set to come to an end. Unfortunately, it just didn't end the way everyone wanted. The Liberty Center Tigers used a diverse attack on offense and the defense stymied the Pirates to win 35-3 and claim the Ohio Division 5 state championship on Saturday night at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. The win completed the Tigers quest to bring home a title after finishing runners-up in the previous two seasons. The t

Gnadenhutten senior Grady Kinsey was named 2025 Ohio Mr. Football by the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association. Kiney set an OHSAA record with 133 career touchdowns, ranks second in total points (840), is third in career rushing yards (8,607) and third in single-season touchdowns (50). Photo credit OHSAA. COLUMBUS – Gnadenhutten Indian Valley senior Grady Kinsey has been named 2025 Ohio Mr. Football by the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association. He is the 39th winner of the prestig

The 2025 high school football season will conclude this weekend for our day-to-day coverage area and safe to say it's been a successful one. From the hot and sunny media days of late July to the blistering cold of December, Tri-State Sports Page has been along for the ride with each of our 10 area schools. And while we focus our efforts on our day-to-day coverage area of teams, we were also able to recognize other players at schools across the area who play at a higher level

The 2025 high school football season will conclude this weekend for our day-to-day coverage area and safe to say it's been a successful one. From the hot and sunny media days of late July to the blistering cold of December, Tri-State Sports Page has been along for the ride with each of our 10 area schools. To put a final exclamation point on the season, here is our own all-area team aptly named Bella's All-Gridiron Team. All selections are of our day-to-day coverage area team

The 2025 high school football season will conclude this weekend for our day-to-day coverage area and safe to say it's been a successful one. From the hot and sunny media days of late July to the blistering cold of December, Tri-State Sports Page has been along for the ride with each of our 10 area schools. To put a final exclamation point on the season, here is our own all-area team aptly named Bella's All-Gridiron Team. All selections are of our day-to-day coverage area team

2025 OHSAA Football State Championships Preview   Division I   St. Xavier By Mike Dyer, Cincinnati WCPO-TV   The St. Xavier High School football team has earned its eighth state final appearance in program history.   The Bombers (11-2), ranked No. 3 in the MaxPreps Ohio rankings, are seeking their fifth state championship. This Friday night is the first time St. X has competed in a state final in Canton since 2007.   St. X won the 2020 state title at Fortress Obetz and the 20

2025 OHSAA Football State Championships Designated home team listed first. All games at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, Canton.  ——————— Division II Avon (13-1) vs. Cincinnati Anderson (14-0), Thursday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. Rematch of last year’s Division II championship game (Avon won 20-13) Third championship game appearance for Avon (one state title in 2024) Fourth championship game appearance for Anderson (one state title in 2007) ——————— Division IV Cleveland Glenville (11-

Ohio High School Athletic Association 2025 Football Playoffs Semifinal Scores Division I Lewis Center Olentangy Orange 28, St. Edward (OH) 0 St. Xavier (OH) 21, Middletown 6 Division II Avon 38, Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit 7 Cin. Anderson 29, Sunbury Big Walnut 22 Division III Cols. Bishop Watterson 41, Tipp City Tippecanoe 9 Toledo Central Catholic 21, Cuyahoga Falls CVCA 20 Division IV Cle. Glenville 26, Gnadenhutten Indian Valley 21 Shelby 42, Cin. Indian Hill 7 Division V

WESTERVILLE — There were two parades this week. On Thursday, it was the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade and on Friday, it was the hit parade. Pads were poppin' and licks were being laid when the Wheelersburg Pirates overwhelmed the Cardinal Mooney Cardinals with their physical style of play to win 24-10 in the Ohio Division 5 state semifinal at Westerville Central Stadium. Wheelersburg improves their record to a perfect 14-0 on the season with the win and will head to Canton to pl

ERLANGER, Ky. — For three quarters, the Russell Red Devils and Lloyd Memorial Juggernauts were each making some plays. The fourth quarter proved to be a different story. The Red Devils found themselves within just one point after three quarters. But Lloyd Memorial scored a pair of touchdowns in the fourth quarter to pull away for a 28-13 win on Friday in the Class 3A regional championship game. As the region champions, the Juggernauts (13-0) will now play Christian Academy of

COLUMBUS — It took 7 years, but it sure was worth the wait. Strong play by both the offensive and defensive lines of Wheelersburg, and a big game from Elijah Brown proved to be the difference as the Pirates blanked the Nelsonville-York Buckeyes 41-0 on a wet Friday night to claim the Ohio Division 5 regional championship. The Pirates' dominant performance was perfectly highlighted by their play in the trenches. Offensively, the Pirates churned out 247 yards on the ground and

Ohio High School Athletic Association Football Playoffs Scores Friday's Regional Finals Division I Region 1 St. Edward (OH) 27, Mentor 7 Region 2 Middletown 21, Huber Hts. Wayne 14 Region 3 Lewis Center Olentangy Orange 39, Pickerington Central 7 Region 4 St. Xavier (OH) 42, Cin. Elder 34 Division II Region 5 Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit 35, Akr. Hoban 7 Region 6 Avon 36, Medina Highland 19 Region 7 Sunbury Big Walnut 27, Massillon Washington 21 Region 8 Cin. Anderson 38, Trot

KHSAA Football Playoffs Friday's Quarterfinal Scores Class 6A Lou. Trinity 64, Madison Central 27 Ryle 28, Frederick Douglass 27, OT South Warren 49, Henderson Co. 21 St. Xavier 31, Lou. Male 14 Class 5A Lou. Atherton 49, Bowling Green 21 Owensboro 41, Lou. Fairdale 7 Pulaski Co. 49, West Jessamine 14 Woodford Co. 45, Scott County 31 Class 4A Boyle Co. 49, Covington Catholic 14 Corbin 35, Highlands (KY) 21 Franklin Co. 42, North Oldham 25 Paducah-Tilghman 48, Logan Co. 27 Cla

Friday, November 21 OHSAA Division 5, Regional Championship Nelsonville-York vs. Wheelersburg, 7:00 P.M. Livestream: OHSAA Network *- must pay $9.99 to watch stream KHSAA Class 3A, Regional Championship Russell at Lloyd Memorial, 8:00 P.M. Livestream: Lloyd Memorial Hudl KHSAA Class A, Regional Championship Paris at Raceland, 7:30 P.M. Livestream: KoolTV YouTube Channel

WHEELERSBURG — You can almost hear the late, great Olivia Newton John singing, “Let’s get physical.” Wheelersburg Pirates head coach Rob Woodward has been watching film of this week’s opponent and the one facet keeps rising to the top. “I haven’t seen every game they’ve played, but in the ones that I have been able to watch they are definitely more physical than their opponent,” said Woodward. “That’s allowed them to be at the 12-0 record that they are.” Wheelersburg and the

FLATWOODS — At the beginning of the season, coach T.J. Maynard and the Russell Red Devils had made it a goal to win the district, win the region and then get to Kroger Field. Well, they got their district title and now they're 48 minutes from accomplishing their second goal. The Red Devils will be looking to check off another box on Friday night when they square off against the Lloyd Memorial Juggernauts in the Kentucky Class 3A regional championship game at Juggernaut Stadiu

By TIM STRIED Director of Media Relations COLUMBUS – The Ohio High School Athletic Association has announced the bracket pairings for next week’s football state semifinals. The geography of the schools involved in each region is the primary factor in determining how the regional champions will be paired in the state semifinals.   A team’s regional seed, state rank and won-lost record do not factor into the state semifinal bracket pairings.   The state championship games will

OHSAA Football Regional Final Playoff Pairings Pairings shown with regional seed. All games on Friday, November 21, at 7 p.m.     Division I Region 1 No. 1 Lakewood St. Edward (10-2) vs. No. 2 Mentor (12-0) at Parma Byers Field at Robert Boulton Stadium Region 2 No. 1 Middletown (10-2) vs. No. 6 Huber Heights Wayne (9-4) at Trotwood-Madison High School Attorney Michael L. Wright SportsPlex Region 3 No. 1 Lewis Center Olentangy Orange (12-0) vs. No. 2 Pickerington Central (11-