News Summary

The Ohio High School Athletic Association has announced the schedule for the first round of the 2025 high school football playoffs in Columbus. Kicking off at 7 p.m. on Halloween, the playoffs promise thrilling matchups across several divisions, with top-seeded teams like Lakewood St. Edward and Mentor enjoying first-round byes. Region matchups feature established favorites and rising teams alike, making for a night filled with intense competition and community spirit.

Columbus Gears Up for Thrilling High School Football Playoffs!

Hey, football fans in Columbus! Get ready for an action-packed night this Halloween as the Ohio High School Athletic Association has just released the schedule for the first round of the 2025 high school football playoffs, with all games kicking off at 7 p.m. on October 31! This year promises to be even more exciting, with a lineup that has everyone buzzing.

Division I Action Awaits!

Let’s dive into what’s happening in Division I, where some of our favorite local teams are looking to make their mark. Starting with Region 1, things are heating up. The top seed, Lakewood St. Edward (8-2), is already resting easy with a bye. They will be on the edge of their seats, cheering for the winner of the match between No. 8 and No. 9—a classic toss-up that could go either way!

Meanwhile, Mentor stands strikingly tall at No. 2 with an impressive undefeated record of 10-0 and is also catching a break with a first-round bye. They’ll also host the winner of the match between No. 7 and No. 10. Can we talk about how exciting these matchups could be? The anticipation is real!

Canton McKinley enters the fray as the No. 3 seed, and they too snag a bye while eagerly awaiting their opponent: the victor of the clash between No. 6 and No. 11. And the action continues with Toledo Whitmer, the No. 4 seed, also getting a first-round bye. They will take on the winner of the matchup between No. 5 and No. 12.

Now for the other teams in Region 1: Cleveland St. Ignatius (1-9) is gearing up to battle Perrysburg (8-2) in what should be a thrilling encounter. Keep an eye on Strongsville (8-2), as they are set to face off against Medina (3-7).

More Excitement in Region 2

Moving over to Region 2, we’ve got some enticing matchups too! The undefeated Middletown (8-2) also has a first-round bye and will host the winner of a matchup between No. 8 and No. 9 teams. Troy, with a record of 8-2, has earned a bye as well and is waiting for the victor of No. 7 against No. 10.

In a lively twist, Findlay (6-4) will host a match against the winner of No. 6 and No. 11, while Springboro (7-3) will await the winner of the match between No. 5 and No. 12. Quite the lineup, wouldn’t you say?

And Don’t Forget Region 3!

Over in Region 3, the competition is fierce! Olentangy Orange (10-0) is proud to sit as the top seed. They’ll await the outcome of the face-off between No. 8 and No. 9. Close on their heels is Pickerington Central (9-1) with a bye, set to host the winner of No. 7 and No. 10. Likewise, Pickerington North (9-1) and Olentangy (8-2) also have bye weeks, waiting for their respective opponents!

In case you were wondering about the other matchups: Newark (6-4) will head to play Olentangy Liberty.

Division I, Region 4 Heats Up!

And let’s not forget Region 4! Cincinnati Elder (10-0) is reveling in their first-round bye and is gearing up to face the winner of a match between No. 8 and No. 9 teams. The same goes for Cincinnati Moeller (7-3), Cincinnati St. Xavier (7-2), and Cincinnati Princeton (8-2) — all sitting pretty at the top with byes awaiting.

As the excitement builds and teams prepare for battle, one thing is clear: Ohio high school football is in for a wild ride this Halloween! Fans, mark your calendars and grab those snacks. You won’t want to miss a moment of the action!

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