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The 2026 diocesan high school football season is shaping up to be one of the most competitive in recent memory, with ten programs vying for the coveted state championship. Among them, Columbus Bishop Watterson stands out not only for its storied past but also for the challenge of moving up to Division II under the Ohio High School Athletic Association’s realignment.
With preseason drills underway, traditional powerhouses and rebuilding programs alike are shaping their rosters for the upcoming campaign, setting the stage for a competitive year across the state.
The Dispatch’s All‑Metro baseball team highlights standout players and coaching excellence from central Ohio high schools.
The Watterson Eagles finished an unbeaten season, earned Boys Team of the Year honors, and prepare for a Division II move.
Watterson’s football team finished 14‑0, captured back‑to‑back Division III titles and earned The Dispatch’s top honor, while Coach Brian Kennedy praises the squad as the strongest he’s ever coached.
After a 25‑game winning streak and a legacy built on resilience, Badin’s baseball squad clinches a historic state title, with coach Brion Treadway guiding his son Brooks to the mound.
Hamilton Badin defeated Bishop Watterson 7-2 in the OHSAA Division III state baseball final, securing its third title while denying Watterson a fourth championship.
The Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy baseball squad made history by reaching the OHSAA Division III state semifinals, only to see their run end with a 5‑1 loss to Columbus Bishop Watterson. Coach Jason Herblet praised his team's effort and looked ahead to a promising future.
With the OHSAA baseball postseason opening on May 21, central Ohio programs such as Olentangy, Licking Valley, and Newark Catholic are among the squads eyeing state titles, while seeded districts set the stage for potential showdowns.