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Ohio High School Athletic Association

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Crusaders Gear Up for 2026 Football Season

The Central Catholic Crusaders open their 2026 campaign on August 21, hoping to turn a tough 1‑9 season into a turnaround as they chase a state title in Canton.

Jul 6, 2026

2026 Ohio High School Football Season Kicks Off with Expanded Playoff Path

The 2026 Ohio High School Athletic Association football season is gearing up for a busy schedule that begins in early August and stretches into early December. Practice starts on Aug. 1, the regular season runs for ten weeks, and the playoffs will culminate in Canton from Dec. 3‑5, where defending champions across seven divisions will be crowned. In 2025, 16 Stark County-area teams advanced to the state playoffs, highlighting the region’s depth.

Jul 1, 2026

OHSAA fines Olentangy $10,000 over bylaw violation involving MC Walker

The Ohio High School Athletic Association imposed a modest sanction on Olentangy Local Schools after an investigation centered on standout player MC Walker, who helped the Orange secure an unbeaten state title and now looks ahead to his freshman season at Ohio University.

Jun 27, 2026

Austintown Fitch Prepares for Historic Move to Division I Football

Austintown Fitch High School is transitioning from Division II to Division I for its centennial football season, a move approved by the Ohio High School Athletic Association that will pit the Falcons against new rivals and test the program against a broader slate of competition.

Jun 25, 2026

Ohio Adds Girls Flag Football as Official High School Sport

The Ohio High School Athletic Association has officially recognized girls flag football as the 29th sanctioned sport, with a full season set to begin in 2027. The decision, supported by local NFL franchises and state leaders, marks a milestone for female athletes across the state.

Jun 25, 2026

Girls Flag Football Soars in Ohio, Set for Olympic Spotlight

The Ohio High School Athletic Association has fully sanctioned girls flag football, spurring rapid growth, a state tournament, and a partnership with professional teams, positioning the sport for national expansion and Olympic debut in 2028.

Jun 24, 2026

Ohio Approves Girls Flag Football as a Sanctioned Sport for 2026‑27

The Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) has voted to add girls flag football as its 29th sanctioned sport for the 2026‑27 season, capitalizing on rapid growth, a partnership with the Browns, Bengals and NFL, and a future Olympic appearance in Los Angeles.

Jun 24, 2026

Ohio Approves Girls Flag Football as Sanctioned Sport

The Ohio High School Athletic Association voted to fully sanction girls flag football for the 2026‑27 school year, marking a milestone for female athletics and launching a state championship supported by the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals.

Jun 24, 2026

Ohio Adds Girls Flag Football as Official Sport Ahead of 2028 Olympics

The Ohio High School Athletic Association has recognized girls flag football for the 2026‑2027 school year, joining a growing national movement that now includes 23 state associations and a partnership with the Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Bengals and the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Jun 24, 2026

Ohio Adds Girls Flag Football as Official Varsity Sport

The Ohio High School Athletic Association has recognized girls flag football as its 29th sport for the 2026‑2027 school year, marking a milestone for student‑athletes and signaling expanding opportunities for female competitors.

Jun 24, 2026

Ohio Adds Girls’ Flag Football as Official Sport

The Ohio High School Athletic Association officially recognizes girls' flag football for the 2026‑27 school year, launching a state tournament that culminated with Nordonia High School's victory.

Jun 24, 2026

OHSAA Elevates Girls Flag Football to Official Sport

The Ohio High School Athletic Association has officially recognized girls flag football for the 2026‑27 school year, a move supported by NFL franchises and set to debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Jun 24, 2026