The Ohio High School Athletic Association regular season has officially concluded, locking in the playoff landscape for Greater Cincinnati’s top programs. With Week 10 Friday night games completed, four elite teams have secured first-round byes, setting the stage for a high-stakes postseason. Princeton, Elder, Lakota West, and Moeller hold the top four seeds, guaranteeing them a break from the opening round. This early advantage allows these powerhouse squads to rest their starters while their opponents battle for elimination in the first round.
Princeton, Elder, Lakota West, and Moeller secure byes as OHSAA season concludes
While the top tier is set, the middle of the bracket remains fluid due to pending Saturday matchups, notably the Taft versus Withrow contest. These remaining games will determine final seedings for several teams currently hovering in the lower half of the projected brackets. Unofficial projections from JoeEitel.com suggest a competitive first round, but the official OHSAA release is required to confirm these pairings. Teams in the five-through-eight seed range are still fighting for favorable matchups, making the final hours of the regular season critical for their playoff trajectories.
The Enquirer will continue to update the playoff picture as results from the final regular-season games are posted. For now, fans should monitor the unofficial projections closely, as even a single loss can drastically alter a team’s path to the state tournament. The first round of the Cincinnati high school football playoffs is poised to be a gauntlet for the non-byed teams, with every possession counting toward a potential elimination.
Source: Yahoo Sports
