Semifinal Schedule Overview
The Ohio High School Baseball Tournament has entered its district phase, with a slate of games set for May 26 and 27. A total of 18 semifinals across seven divisions will showcase the best of Stark County talent, while district finals are scheduled for May 28 and 29.
Teams from the area are spread across divisions ranging from Division I to Division VII, reflecting the depth of competition. From the Northeast 1 bracket to the East 2 slot, each matchup pits schools with strong records and high rankings against one another.
Among the highlighted contests, North Olmsted will meet Massillon in the Division II Northeast 1 semifinal, while Perry takes on Medina Highland in the same bracket. In Division II Northeast 5, Valley Forge faces North Canton Hoover and Green squares off against Olmsted Falls.
Division III features Tallmadge versus Lake and Northwest against CVCA, while Louisville meets Canfield in the Northeast 5 slot. Alliance will play Medina Buckeye in Division III Northeast 6, and West Branch will test Norton in the Division IV Northeast 1 matchup.
The bracket also includes Brookside versus Canton Central Catholic in Division IV Northeast 3, Streetsboro against Marlington in Division IV Northeast 4, and Malvern taking on River in the Division VII East semifinal. Higher‑profile Division I games feature Lorain versus Jackson, Canton McKinley against Strongsville, and Brunswick versus GlenOak.
Additional contests see Minerva face Carrollton in the Division IV East 2 semifinal, while Chagrin Falls meets Tuslaw in Division V Northeast 3. In Division VI Northeast 2, either Mogadore or East Palestine will square off against Lake Center Christian.
With such a diverse slate, the tournament promises dramatic performances and a chance for local teams to advance to the state level. Fans can look forward to a series of competitive games that will culminate in the district finals later this month.