MANSFIELD — Crestview’s Jack Stephens didn’t waste any time. A senior 175-pounder, Stephens pinned Bucyrus’ Isaac Makeever in 1:15 of the first period in his opening-round match of the 63rd J.C. Gorman Invitational on Friday.
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Toledo Central Catholic muscles past Ontario
TOLEDO — Toledo Central Catholic will be a tough assignment for any remaining foe in the Ohio high school football playoffs. Ontario found that out on Friday night. The Fighting Irish bounced the Warriors 35-0 in a Division III, Region 10 postseason opener at Toledo’s Gallagher Stadium.
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Ontario tops Lex, advances to Elite Eight
BELLVILLE — Addi Pittman and her Ontario teammates had their revenge Wednesday night. Ontario’s prolific senior forward, Pittman scored both goals as the Warriors averaged a regular-season loss to Lexington with a 2-1 win in the Division III regional semifinals at the Colt Corral.
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Streaking: Lucas brings three-game winning streak into opening round of playoffs
LUCAS — The Cubs circled the wagons and earned their 12th straight playoff berth. Lucas brings a three-game winning streak into the opening round of the Division VII, Region 27 playoffs.
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Lex will host playoff game, no matter the verdict in title tilt with Ashland
COLUMBUS — Lexington will host a monster showdown on Friday night when undefeated Ashland comes calling. While that game will determine the outright Ohio Cardinal Conference champion, the Minutemen will open the postseason at home regardless of the outcome (8-1 overall, 5-0 in the OCC).
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Shelby’s Air Force-bound DeVito eclipses Joe Burrow in Ohio prep football annals
COLUMBUS — Football players from all over Ohio put up some amazing performances in the eighth week of the season. Here, the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association compiles the best of the best with the OPSMA High School Football Notebook. Let’s take a look.
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Ohio prep football notebook: Plymouth’s first win had multiple authors
COLUMBUS — Week 7 of the 2025 high school football season is in the books. Football players from all over Ohio put up some amazing performances in the seventh week of the season. Here, the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association compiles the best of the best with the OPSMA High School Football Notebook.
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Evans’ heroics tops Ohio’s prep football notebook
COLUMBUS — Week 6 of the 2025 high school football season is in the books. Football players from all over Ohio put up some amazing performances in the sixth week of the season. Here, the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association compiles the best of the best with the OPSMA High School Football Notebook.
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Shelby roars to the top of Region 14 in 1st weekly football ratings
SHELBY — The Whippets are in command of their football destiny. The Ohio High School Athletic Association released its first official computer ratings Tuesday afternoon and unbeaten Shelby is atop Region 14 of Division IV.
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Ohio football notebook: Crestview’s Kuhn keeps Cougars on winning track
COLUMBUS — Week 4 of the 2025 high school football season is in the books. Football players from all over Ohio put up some amazing performances in the fourth week of the season. Here, the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association compiles the best of the best with the OPSMA High School Football Notebook.