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Which central Ohio football teams could make deep OHSAA playoff runs?

Which central Ohio football teams could make deep OHSAA playoff runs?

The Dispatch high school sports staff names 10 Columbus-area football teams that could make deep OHSAA playoff runs this fall.
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Ohio high school football schedule Week 1, every Columbus-area OHSAA game

Ohio high school football schedule Week 1, every Columbus-area OHSAA game

See the schedule of Ohio high school football games in the Columbus area in Week 1 of the 2026 OHSAA season.
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Top-ranked Ohio State is loaded on offense and has plenty of questions on defense

Top-ranked Ohio State is loaded on offense and has plenty of questions on defense

Ohio State is the preseason No. 1 team for the first time since 2015
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Virginia Tech football 2026 position preview: Offensive line

Virginia Tech football 2026 position preview: Offensive line

Previewing Virginia Tech’s offensive line.
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Weather service confirms 2 Ohio tornadoes. Where they touched down

Weather service confirms 2 Ohio tornadoes. Where they touched down

Two more tornadoes hit Ohio this past weekend following a possible derecho and tornado in Columbus last week. Here's the latest.
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Are grocery stores open on Labor Day? Costco, Walmart, Giant Eagle hours

Are grocery stores open on Labor Day? Costco, Walmart, Giant Eagle hours

Labor Day 2026 is almost here. Check what's open, what's closed and what to know before the holiday weekend.
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2026 Southwest Ohio Conference high school football preview

2026 Southwest Ohio Conference high school football preview

See how the Southwest Ohio Conference is shaping up for its final season in 2026. Plus, get a preview of Springboro in the GWOC.
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Central Ohio high school football Top 25 poll entering 2026 season

Central Ohio high school football Top 25 poll entering 2026 season

See the first central Ohio high school football rankings of 2026. Which teams made our preseason Top 25 poll?
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Vote for central Ohio football preseason defensive player of year

Vote for central Ohio football preseason defensive player of year

Dispatch.com readers can choose the central Ohio high school football preseason defensive player of the year. Voting closes at 4 p.m. Aug. 21.
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Player to Watch: Jermaine Mathews Jr. is the elder statesman of Ohio State’s secondary

Player to Watch: Jermaine Mathews Jr. is the elder statesman of Ohio State’s secondary

The senior cornerback started all 14 games for Ohio State last season.
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Flood warnings remain in effect in parts of central Ohio

Flood warnings remain in effect in parts of central Ohio

Flood warnings remain in effect in parts of central Ohio after overnight storms brought heavy rain and tornado threats.
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A Franklin County court temporarily closed after heavy rain damage

A Franklin County court temporarily closed after heavy rain damage

Franklin County Domestic Relations and Juvenile Court is closed Monday due to water damage from recent heavy rain.