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The 2026 Ohio high school football season officially opens with practice on August 1, followed by scrimmages through mid‑August and the first games on August 21. New coaching assignments, rule adjustments, and divisional shifts set the stage for a competitive season, culminating in state championships in Canton in December.
After finishing the 2025 campaign with a 4‑7 record, the Middletown South Eagles are looking to end a title drought that began in 2015. With key seniors returning and a new Class B North alignment, the team hopes to reclaim its place among the Shore Conference’s elite.
South Windsor edged Waterford 6-5 in a winner‑take‑all game at Palmer Field, securing its first state title and setting the stage for regional competition.
South Windsor defeated Waterford 6-5 in a winner‑take‑all game to capture the program’s inaugural American Legion state championship, highlighted by standout performances from Aiden Jackson and Brayden Edwards.
The 2026 GametimeCT All-State Baseball Team highlights the top Connecticut high school players who have dominated the diamond with record‑breaking stats, championship runs, and commitments to top universities.
The Lyman Hall baseball team captured its second straight Class L title, beating Bethel 11-1 in Middletown, Connecticut, behind a dominant performance from Liam Laffin and clutch hitting from Aaron Rich.
St. Paul’s baseball team clinched its second consecutive CIAC Class S championship, rallying in the final inning to defeat Stonington after a tightly contested game.
Three Section 1 programs remain in the New York State Public High School Athletic Association flag football tournament, with regional finals completed and state semifinals scheduled for early June at multiple sites.
Layton von Brandt, a top offensive line prospect from Delaware, will reveal his college choice on May 18, a decision that could reshape Auburn's 2027 recruiting class and influence the broader landscape of college football.
Notre Dame secures elite 2027 offensive tackle Oluwasemilore Olubobola as head coach Marcus Freeman anticipates more commitments, highlighting a recruiting surge that could reshape the Fighting Irish roster.