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

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

Dispatch high school sports reporters Dave Purpura and Frank DiRenna preview five things to watch for Week 5 of the 2026 OHSAA football season.
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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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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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Basha-Liberty tops Arizona HS football slate. Republic picks winners

Basha-Liberty tops Arizona HS football slate. Republic picks winners

The Arizona Republic picks this week's high school football winners. Here's the Sept. 17-19 schedule.
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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'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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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.
Cincinnati EnquirerCincinnati Enquirer
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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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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Black Caucus launches effort to boost voting among Black, rural and young voters in midterms

Black Caucus launches effort to boost voting among Black, rural and young voters in midterms

The Congressional Black Caucus Institute is launching a multimillion-dollar campaign to engage lower-propensity voters in key districts before the midterm elections
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High school football rankings shift in latest USA TODAY Sports Super 25

High school football rankings shift in latest USA TODAY Sports Super 25

Allen and Mater Dei surge in the latest Super 25 high school football rankings after key wins shake up the top 10.
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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.