Twenty-eight regional champions were crowned on Friday, Nov. 21 across all seven divisions of the OHSAA football playoffs. The winners punched their tickets to the state semifinals on Nov. 28. Championship games at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton will take place Dec. 4-6. Now the path to glory gets narrower.
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🔥 Quick Facts:
- 28 regional champions crowned across 7 divisions in Ohio high school football
- State semifinals scheduled for Friday, Nov. 28 at 7 p.m. central time
- Lewis Center Olentangy Orange dominated Region 3 with a 39-7 victory
- State finals will be held Dec. 4-6 at Canton historic venue
- All 28 regional finals were broadcast or covered by Spectrum and NFHS Network
Regional Champions Crowned Across All Seven Divisions
The OHSAA crowned champions in Division I through VII on Friday, Nov. 21. Each division sent four regional winners advancing to the state semifinals. The results were decisive across the board. Lewis Center Olentangy Orange stood out in the Division I Region 3 final. They bulldozed Pickerington Central 39-7. It was a dominant performance showcasing their 13-0 record.
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In Division II, upsets defined the evening. Walsh Jesuit shocked No. 1 ranked Hoban 35-7 in Region 5. Avon upset Highland 36-19 in Region 6. These victories set up what could be replays of famous matchups. Cincinnati Anderson and Big Walnut advanced to the semis. Cincinnati St. Xavier stunned Cincinnati Elder 42-34 in an exciting Region 4 battle.
State Semifinals Set to Feature Intriguing Matchups
The OHSAA announced state semifinal pairings on Nov. 20. Geography determines how regional winners are paired. Team records, seeds, and rankings don’t factor into the selection. This creates interesting dynamics. Division I features Region 1 vs. Region 3 and Region 2 vs. Region 4. St. Edward beat Mentor 27-7 for the Region 1 title.
“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.”
All state semifinal games on Nov. 28 kick off at 7 p.m. except for the championship games. Division I plays Friday at 7:30 p.m. in Canton.
Championship Schedule and Ticket Information
| Division | Championship Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division II | Thursday, Dec. 4 | 7:00 p.m. | Canton |
| Division IV | Friday, Dec. 5 | 10:30 a.m. | Canton |
| Division III | Friday, Dec. 5 | 3:00 p.m. | Canton |
| Division I | Friday, Dec. 5 | 7:30 p.m. | Canton |
| Division VII | Saturday, Dec. 6 | 10:30 a.m. | Canton |
| Division VI | Saturday, Dec. 6 | 3:00 p.m. | Canton |
| Division V | Saturday, Dec. 6 | 7:30 p.m. | Canton |
Tickets become available on Mondays through Nov. 25 at www.ohsaa.org/tickets. Adults cost $12 for regional semifinals. Students get in for $5. State semifinal games cost $16 for adults and $10 for students.
How Many Teams Made the Playoffs and What Happens Next?
A total of 336 teams from Ohio qualified for the playoffs. That’s the top 12 schools from each region. The tournaments started Oct. 31. Now only 56 teams remain fighting for state titles. The next phase gets intense quickly. Winners from Nov. 28 semifinals advance to Canton and championship glory.
Want to follow the action closely? Spectrum News and the NFHS Network will broadcast selected games. All 28 regional finals were covered by these platforms. You didn’t miss any live action from Nov. 21. Plus, media outlets across Ohio provided detailed coverage of every regional championship result.
So what comes next after the semifinals? The road leads to Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. That venue has hosted every championship game for five straight years. It’s become the home of Ohio’s championship football tradition. Which 28 teams crowned Friday will make it all the way?
Sources
- OHSAA Official – State semifinal pairings announcement
- Mansfield News Journal – Regional championship scores
- Akron Beacon Journal – Playoff bracket details
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