OHSAA Football Playoffs: Brackets & Pairings 2023

by mark.thompson business editor
written by mark.thompson business editor

OHSAA Unveils New Playoff Format, Announces High School Football Matchups

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The Ohio High school Athletic Association (OHSAA) released the official matchups for the high school football playoffs Sunday afternoon, ushering in a new era for the competition. this season’s playoffs feature an expanded format, qualifying the top 12 teams in each region, with important changes to seeding adn home-field advantage.

The most notable shift is the qualification increase, allowing more teams to compete for a state championship. A senior official stated that the expanded field aims to provide more opportunities for schools across Ohio. Furthermore, the top four teams in each region will receive a bye in the first week of competition, a strategic advantage designed to reward regular-season success.

Another key change involves the seeding process, which now places a greater emphasis on regular-season performance.The OHSAA believes this will create a more accurate and competitive playoff bracket.

Division V Region 20 Playoff Schedule

Division V, Region 20, is scheduled for Friday, November 31st, and features several intriguing matchups:

  • 12 West Liberty-Salem (5-5) @ #5 Carlisle (8-2)

  • 11 Mariemont (6-4) @ #6 North College Hill (8-2)

  • 10 Arcanum (7-3) @ #7 Preble Shawnee (9-1)

  • 9 Greeneview (7-3) @ #8 North Union (6-4)

Four teams have earned a bye:

  • 1 Williamsburg (10-0) will play the winner of Greeneview/North Union on November 7th.

  • 2 Indian Lake (8-2) will play the winner of Arcanum/Preble Shawnee on November 7th.

  • 3 Miami East (9-1) will play the winner of Mariemont/North College Hill on November 7th.

  • 4 Graham (8-2) will play the winner of West Liberty-Salem/Carlisle on November 7th.

Division VI Region 24 Playoff Schedule

Division VI, Region 24, also kicks off its playoff journey on Friday, October 31st, with the following contests:

  • 12 Covington (5-5) @ #5 Coldwater (6-4)

  • 11 Deer Park (5-5) @ #6 Anna (7-3)

  • 10 Dayton Christian (6-4) @ #7 Rock Hill (6-4)

  • 9 Portsmouth West (5-5) @ #8 Summit Country Day (5-5)

the following teams received a first-round bye:

  • 1 Tri-Village (10-0) will play the winner of Portsmouth West/Summit country Day on November 7th.

  • 2 Northeastern (9-1) will play the winner of dayton Christian/Rock Hill on November 7th.

  • 3 Mechanicsburg (8-2) will play the winner of deer Park/Anna on November 7th.

  • 4 St. Bernard-Elmwood Place (9-1) will play the winner of Covington/Coldwater on November 7th.

All games are scheduled to kickoff at 7:00 PM. The OHSAA’s revamped playoff system promises an exciting and competitive postseason for Ohio high school football, with increased access and a renewed emphasis on rewarding regular-season performance.

Mark Thompson – Business Editor

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