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University School edges Salem in dramatic regional quarterfinal
After a long week of waiting to see if they would play, the University School Preppers defeated Salem in the Division III regional quarterfinals.
Sports
‘No fear’ for Walsh Jesuit in playoff rematch vs. Hoban (video)
Watch highlights and hear from the Warriors after their 20-7 win against Hoban in the Division II, Region 5 quarterfinals.
LeBron James reacts to mixed reception from hometown Cavs fans in Cleveland return
LeBron James returned to Cleveland as a Philadelphia 76er, receiving a mixed reception from fans still processing his decision to spurn the Cavs in free agency.
Massillon rolls past Columbus St. Francis DeSales in Division II playoff opener
Massillon's defense posted back-to-back shutouts as the Tigers dominated DeSales 48-0, with Savior Owens scoring three touchdowns to advance to the regional semifinals.
Highland beats Brecksville 31-7, advances in playoffs
Highland led by just seven at halftime before a dominant fourth quarter secured a 31-7 playoff win over Brecksville-Broadview Heights.
OHSAA football regional semifinal pairings set
The OHSAA football playoffs have reached the regional semifinal round, with 28 regions across seven divisions set to compete in next week's matchups.
Hanoverton United stuns Columbia in Division VI playoffs
Sixth-seeded Hanoverton United overcame a 14-0 first-quarter deficit to defeat No. 3 Columbia 21-14, earning the program's first second-round playoff win in school history.
Pickerington North routs Kilbourne, advances in playoffs
Pickerington North dominated Worthington Kilbourne behind a opening kickoff return TD, four passing TDs from sophomore QB Demetrius Neal-Nesbitt, and a stifling defensive effort, advancing to face No.
Moeller's goal-line stand fuels playoff win over Winton Woods
Moeller's defense made a crucial goal-line stand before halftime, then shut out Winton Woods in the second half to secure a 24-7 playoff win and advance to the regional semifinals.
Ohio high school football scores for OHSAA playoffs second round: Friday, Nov. 6, 2026
Here are high school football scores from Friday’s second round of the OHSAA playoffs around Ohio, as provided by The Associated Press.
Walsh Jesuit got revenge on Hoban — and this time it won the turnover battle in the playoffs
Walsh Jesuit will face Nordonia next week in the Region 5 semifinals after it forced four turnovers on interceptions. Dom Courtad scored two second-quarter touchdowns in a 20-7 victory against Hoban.
St. Edward pulls away from St. Ignatius in playoff rout
St. Edward rallied from a 7-0 deficit behind QB Langston Lucas's 353 total yards and three touchdowns to defeat St. Ignatius 38-19 in a Division 1 playoff quarterfinal.
Mentor routs Strongsville 45-14 in playoff rematch
Mentor's defense forced three turnovers and held Strongsville to 14 points, with Corbin Bissett rushing for three touchdowns in a dominant playoff victory.
Cavs ruin LeBron James’ homecoming with 119-95 rout of Philadelphia 76ers
The Cavaliers dominated the Philadelphia 76ers 119-95, spoiling LeBron James' return to Cleveland, where he struggled with just eight points on 3-of-12 shooting.
Northeast Ohio high school football playoff scores from Friday, Nov. 6
Here are Friday night’s scores from second-round games — regional quarterfinals — in the OHSAA football playoffs featuring teams from Northeast Ohio.
Garfield Heights defense dominates in playoff rout of Benedictine
Garfield Heights advanced to the Division III Region 9 semifinals behind a stifling defense with five sacks and two fumble recoveries, while their ground game totaled over 300 rushing yards.
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Cavs make injury announcement ahead of Friday’s game vs. 76ers
The Cavs made an official decision on three players who entered the night with injury designations.
OHSAA football playoffs: Second-round scores, highlights
Cleveland.com is providing scores and highlights from the second round of the OHSAA football playoffs, with top seeds making their debut.
Politics
Mayfield Heights voters say ‘no’ to townhomes, but developer says project moving ‘full steam ahead’
Mayfield Heights voters, by an unofficial 330-vote margin, decided that property within the city's Landerhaven Corporate Park should revert to its executive office zoning. City Council, on May 27, had
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Woman reports rock thrown through her home’s front window: University Hts.
University Heights police officers responded to a report that a man had been sleeping for two days in an apartment building's laundry room. It was subsequently learned that the man was wanted on a Cuy
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Rocky River rolls past Northwest behind Hughes' big night
Rocky River defeated Canal Fulton Northwest 35-16 in a Division IV playoff game, with Tristin Hughes scoring three touchdowns and recording two interceptions, including a 65-yard pick-6 that proved de
Toledo Central Catholic rolls Avon Lake as Jeremiah Fuller shines with three first-half touchdowns
Jeremiah Fuller racked up another three-touchdown game while freshman Troy Yharbrough snagged two interceptions as Toledo Central Catholic rolled Avon Lake in a Division II regional quarterfinal.
Nordonia tops Eastlake North, advances to face Walsh Jesuit
Nordonia's Dominick Jackson caught three touchdown passes, including a 65-yard score late in the fourth quarter, lifting the Knights to a 37-21 playoff win over Eastlake North.
Calvin Harris Las Vegas tickets: How to get seats to his sold-out 2026 shows
Calvin Harris' Las Vegas tickets are sold out, but these are the best resale options for the XS Nightclub dates on Nov. 7, Nov. 21, and Dec. 31.
Hudson routs Jackson to set up clash with St. Edward
Hudson's defense forced two first-quarter interceptions and held Massillon Jackson scoreless in the second half, securing a 44-14 playoff win and a semifinal matchup with top-seeded St. Edward.
Why Revere’s tax loss explains only part of its projected 2031 deficit
Revere Local Schools estimates state property-tax changes will cost it $1.4 million annually by 2031, but that accounts for only about one-fifth of its projected deficit.
Sanders' grin gives Saints defense bulletin board material
Shedeur Sanders' cryptic smiling response about studying the Saints' defense was taken as disrespect, giving New Orleans extra motivation ahead of his first NFL start.
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