Greater Western Ohio Conference
Northmont (0-9, 0-6) at Springfield (6-3, 5-1)
Despite a 10-7 loss last week at rival Fairmont, the Wildcats clinched at least a share of its first GWOC title since 2022 thanks to Beavercreek’s upset win over Wayne. With a victory against Northmont, Springfield will win the outright title. The Wildcats have won five straight against the Thunderbolts, including playoff games. They’ve clinched a playoff spot in Division I, Region 2 and could earn a first-round bye with a win.
Central Buckeye Conference Kenton Trail Division
Kenton Ridge (5-4, 1-3) at London (9-0, 4-0)
The Red Raiders have won 32 straight regular season games. They clinched a share of their fifth straight division title last week with a 37-0 victory against Jonathan Alder. They haven’t been scored on since Sept. 12 at Indian Lake. Kenton Ridge dropped a heartbreaker 35-33 against Jonathan Alder last week. They will need a victory to qualify for the D-IV, Region 16 playoffs.
Tecumseh (2-7, 0-4) at Urbana (2-7, 1-3)
The Hillclimbers have an outside shot at the Division IV, Region 16 playoffs, but will need to beat an Arrows squad looking to break a six-game losing streak. Hillclimbers junior Grady Lantz leads the CBC with 2,522 passing yards.
Central Buckeye Conference Mad River Division
Northwestern (4-5, 1-3) at Indian Lake (7-2, 4-0)
The Lakers have clinched at least a share of the CBC Mad River title for the second straight season. They can win the title outright with a win against the Warriors, who lost to Benjamin Logan 48-0 last week. With a victory, Northwestern would remain alive for a berth in the Region 16 playoffs, but would likely need some help from other teams.
Graham (7-2, 3-1) at North Union (6-3, 3-1)
The winner of this game can earn a share of the CBC Mad River title coupled with a Northwestern upset of Indian Lake.
Shawnee (0-9, 0-4) at Benjamin Logan (4-5, 1-3)
The Braves will travel to Ben Logan seeking to avoid a winless season. They’ve lost 16 straight games since last season. The Raiders remain alive for a playoff berth in D-IV, Region 14.
Ohio Heritage Conference North Division
Triad (0-9, 0-4) at Northeastern (8-1, 3-1)
The Jets need a win to secure at least a share of their second OHC North title in four years. They’ve already secured a playoff berth and will likely earn a home game (and possibly a first-round bye) in the D-VI, Region 24 playoffs. The Cardinals have lost 17 straight games dating back to Week 2 of last season.
Mechanicsburg (7-2, 3-1) at West Liberty-Salem (5-4, 2-2)
The Indians have already clinched a playoff berth in Region 24. They can earn at least a share of the OHC North title with a win against their Champaign County rivals. WLS is seeking to earn a berth in the D-V, Region 20 playoffs after advancing to the state semifinals last season.
Ohio Heritage Conference South Division
Greeneview (6-3, 4-0) at Catholic Central (4-5, 1-3)
Greeneview has won 24 straight division games dating back to the 2020 season. They clinched at least a share of the OHC South title and can clinch their fifth straight outright title with a win in Springfield. The Irish have been mathematically eliminated from the D-VII, Region 28 playoffs, but could play spoiler for a Rams team seeking to keep its undefeated streak alive.
Cedarville (4-5, 1-3) at Southeastern (0-9, 0-4)
The Indians can clinch a playoff berth with a win against their longtime rivals who are seeking to avoid a winless season. The Trojans beat Cedarville 31-14 last season.
Madison Plains (3-6, 3-1) at Greenon (5-4, 3-1)
The Knights have also been eliminated from playoff contention, but the winner of this game could earn a share of the OHC title paired with a Greeneview loss at Catholic Central.
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