The Alliance Aviators are set to open the 2026 high school football season on August 21, a date that marks the start of a schedule packed with regional matchups and postseason aspirations. The team enters the new year fresh off an 8‑3 record in 2025, a campaign that featured a dominant opening victory over Padua and a series of convincing wins that highlighted their offensive firepower.
Competing in Division III, Region 9, the Aviators will face a slate of opponents that includes traditional rivals and emerging challengers. Regular‑season games are slated to begin at 7 p.m. unless a different kickoff time is announced, giving the squad a consistent evening rhythm as they build toward the playoffs.
The Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) state playoffs are scheduled to commence on October 30, with the championship games set for December 3‑5 at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton. That venue, a historic site for Ohio football, will host the final showdown where the Aviators hope to translate regular‑season success into a title.
2025 Season Highlights
A look back at 2025 reveals a pattern of strong performances: the Aviators opened with a 25‑3 win over Padua, followed by a 30‑13 loss to Louisville, then rebounded with a 46‑13 triumph at home against Streetsboro. They posted shutout victories over Ellet (26‑0) and Marlington (41‑6), while also securing narrow wins against Salem (49‑34) and Carrollton (47‑28). The season concluded with a 46‑12 defeat to Geneva in the Division III playoffs.
Beyond the numbers, the team’s schedule reflects a strategic approach to preparation, balancing home‑field advantages with road tests that will test depth and resilience. Coaches have emphasized discipline and community support as key ingredients for a run that could see the Aviators advance further than the previous year’s playoff exit.