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Top central Ohio high school football games in Week 8, and our predictions

Top central Ohio high school football games in Week 8, and our predictions

It's Week 8 of Ohio high school football in the Columbus area. See our predictions for the top OHSAA games this week.
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St. Charles soccer wins injunction to play in Division I tournament

St. Charles soccer wins injunction to play in Division I tournament

According to St. Charles' soccer coach and court records, the Cardinals will compete in the OHSAA Division I postseason rather than Division II.
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6 things to watch in central Ohio high school football Week 8

6 things to watch in central Ohio high school football Week 8

Dispatch high school sports reporters Dave Purpura and Frank DiRenna preview six things to watch for Week 8 of the 2026 OHSAA football season.
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These central Ohio high school football players have Buckeye roots

These central Ohio high school football players have Buckeye roots

Several central Ohio high school football players are related to current or former Ohio State players and coaches. See our list.
Cincinnati EnquirerCincinnati Enquirer
Which Cincinnati Division I golfers qualified for OHSAA tournament?

Which Cincinnati Division I golfers qualified for OHSAA tournament?

See which Cincinnati Division I boys and girls golfers advanced from districts to OHSAA state tournaments.
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Vote on Palm Beach County's Midseason Boys Golfer of the Year

Vote on Palm Beach County's Midseason Boys Golfer of the Year

Have your say in who Palm Beach County's Midseason Boys Golfer of the Year should be.
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Ohio high school football schedule Week 8, every Columbus-area OHSAA game

Ohio high school football schedule Week 8, every Columbus-area OHSAA game

See the schedule of Ohio high school football games in the Columbus area in Week 8 of the 2026 OHSAA season.
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Dublin Jerome, Olentangy Orange girls golfers clinch state berths

Dublin Jerome, Olentangy Orange girls golfers clinch state berths

Dublin Jerome won the Division I girls golf district title Oct. 5. Olentangy Orange also advanced to state, and Olentangy's Jodie Han was medalist.
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Central Ohio high school football Top 10 poll entering Week 8

Central Ohio high school football Top 10 poll entering Week 8

Which teams earned a spot in our central Ohio high school football Top 10 poll entering Week 8 of the 2026 OHSAA season?
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Vote for top central Ohio high school tennis player of regular season

Vote for top central Ohio high school tennis player of regular season

Cast your vote for the top central Ohio high school girls tennis player for the 2026 regular season. The poll is open until noon Oct. 12.
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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

19 athletes are nominated this week. You have until 4 p.m. Oct. 9 to vote.
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Find out who topped the Ohio Super 25 high school football poll

Find out who topped the Ohio Super 25 high school football poll

Here is the weekly USA TODAY Network Ohio High School Football Super 25 Poll heading into Week 8 of the 2026 season.