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Central Ohio high school football's breakout stars, teams at midseason

Central Ohio high school football's breakout stars, teams at midseason

The 2026 Ohio high school football season is nearing the halfway point. Who are central Ohio's breakout teams and players?
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12 freshmen making an impact in central Ohio high school football

12 freshmen making an impact in central Ohio high school football

They lack experience at the varsity level, but several freshmen have emerged as key contributors in central Ohio high school football.
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Top central Ohio high school football games in Week 5, and our predictions

Top central Ohio high school football games in Week 5, and our predictions

It's Week 5 of Ohio high school football in the Columbus area. See our predictions for the top OHSAA games this week.
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5 storylines in central Ohio girls tennis ahead of OHSAA postseason

5 storylines in central Ohio girls tennis ahead of OHSAA postseason

The OHSAA girls tennis postseason is rapidly approaching. Here are five storylines involving central Ohio teams.
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High school football schedule: This week's slate for each Super 25 team

High school football schedule: This week's slate for each Super 25 team

One of the biggest games of the year is set to go down while some other teams may be on upset alert.
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High school football schedule for USA TODAY Sports Super 15 teams in Week 5

High school football schedule for USA TODAY Sports Super 15 teams in Week 5

Some massive in-state matchups from all over the country headline this week's slate of Super 15 showdowns.
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Ohio high school football schedule Week 5, every Columbus-area OHSAA game

Ohio high school football schedule Week 5, every Columbus-area OHSAA game

See the schedule of Ohio high school football games in the Columbus area in Week 5 of the 2026 OHSAA season.
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Central Ohio high school football Top 10 poll entering Week 5

Central Ohio high school football Top 10 poll entering Week 5

Which teams earned a spot in our central Ohio high school football Top 10 poll entering Week 5 of the 2026 OHSAA season?
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Vote for Dispatch Girls Athlete of the Week presented by Wexner Medical Center

Vote for Dispatch Girls Athlete of the Week presented by Wexner Medical Center

Seven athletes are nominated this week. You have until 4 p.m. Sept. 19 to vote.
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Vote for Dispatch Boys Athlete of the Week presented by Wexner Medical Center

Vote for Dispatch Boys Athlete of the Week presented by Wexner Medical Center

12 athletes are nominated this week. You have until 4 p.m. Sept. 18 to vote.
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USA TODAY Network 2026 Ohio Super 25 football poll, Sept. 15

USA TODAY Network 2026 Ohio Super 25 football poll, Sept. 15

Here is the weekly USA TODAY Network Ohio High School Football Super 25 Poll heading into Week 5 of the 2026 season.
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Devin Howard succeeds Andrew Moore as Reynoldsburg boys basketball coach

Devin Howard succeeds Andrew Moore as Reynoldsburg boys basketball coach

Devin Howard has been named boys basketball coach at Reynoldsburg. He succeeds Andrew Moore, who stepped down due to health issues.