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

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

Dispatch high school sports reporters Dave Purpura and Frank DiRenna preview five things to watch for in Week 6 of the 2026 OHSAA football season.
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Who are central Ohio's top high school football players at midseason?

Who are central Ohio's top high school football players at midseason?

The Dispatch high school sports staff voted on the Columbus area's top 10 high school football players through Week 5.
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Ohio football coach resigns following investigation into 'unprofessional conduct'

Ohio football coach resigns following investigation into 'unprofessional conduct'

Rob Page had been placed on administrative leave following a loss to Pickerington Central (OH) on September 18.
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Your guide to fall foliage, farms and festivals around Columbus

Your guide to fall foliage, farms and festivals around Columbus

From pumpkin patches to vibrant foliage, here is your guide to the best autumn activities around central Ohio.
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Ohio high school football schedule Week 6, every Columbus-area OHSAA game

Ohio high school football schedule Week 6, every Columbus-area OHSAA game

See the schedule of Ohio high school football games in the Columbus area in Week 6 of the 2026 OHSAA season.
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Resetting central Ohio high school football 2026 championship picks

Resetting central Ohio high school football 2026 championship picks

Dispatch high school sports reporters Dave Purpura and Frank DiRenna second-guess their football predictions made before the 2026 OHSAA season.
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Central Ohio high school football Top 10 poll entering Week 6

Central Ohio high school football Top 10 poll entering Week 6

Which teams earned a spot in our central Ohio high school football Top 10 poll entering Week 6 of the 2026 OHSAA season?
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Bold predictions for rest of central Ohio high school football season

Bold predictions for rest of central Ohio high school football season

Having made 10 bold predictions for central Ohio high school football before the season, The Dispatch adds six more for the second half.
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What's happening in central Ohio high school volleyball? 5 storylines

What's happening in central Ohio high school volleyball? 5 storylines

The OHSAA girls volleyball postseason draw is quickly approaching. Here are five storylines involving central Ohio teams.
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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

Six athletes are nominated this week. You have until 4 p.m. Sept. 26 to vote.
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Which high school football programs have the longest win streaks in each state?

Which high school football programs have the longest win streaks in each state?

Some states have streaks that have gone on for years. Others are fairly new. Here's every state's longest high school football winning streak.
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Page resigns as Canal Winchester football coach after investigation

Page resigns as Canal Winchester football coach after investigation

Canal Winchester announced Rob Page is no longer coaching the football team following his resignation. He stood accused of "professional misconduct."