Coverage dated August 19, 2026 to August 22, 2026

High School Football Week 1 Recap

Headline from WOWK Charleston

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) - The High School football season got kicked off in Ohio and Kentucky. Ashland topped Raceland in overtime 28-21. Wheelersburg shut out Portsmouth 63-0. Check out the highlights of these games and much more!

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  1. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    6 must-watch Central Ohio football games in Week 1 (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Six Central Ohio high school football Week 1 matchups feature compelling storylines, including a defending state champion retooling, rivalry rematches, and teams seeking postseason redemption.

  2. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    9 must-watch Southwest Ohio high school football games in Week 1 (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Southwest Ohio high school football's Week 1 features nine marquee matchups, highlighting top recruits, state title contenders, and key rivalries across multiple divisions.

  3. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Ohio high school football is back — here's everything you need before Thursday's opener (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Cleveland.com has published extensive 2026 Ohio high school football preview coverage, including division rankings, top player lists, team previews, and conference breakdowns ahead of the season opener Thursday.

  4. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Ohio's best Week 1 football games are here, and the matchups do not disappoint (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    From Cincinnati Moeller vs. Princeton at Paycor Stadium to Glenville at Massillon, here are the biggest matchups across the state as the 2026 season kicks off.

  5. Sun Times

    Previewing Week 1's top high school football games (opens Sun Times)

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    It’s a loaded weekend around the area in Week 1 . Here are previews of a few of the best games. No. 11 Maine South at No.

  6. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Ohio high school football scores for Week 1: Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026 (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Week 1 high school football scores from Thursday around Ohio, as provided by The Associated Press.

  7. St. Louis Post-Dispatch

    5 high school football games to watch: Opening week (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

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    Illinois is getting the high school football season started a week early this year. Enjoy!

  8. NBC 4 Columbus

    Columbus-area high school football scores and highlights, Aug. 21, 2026 (opens NBC 4 Columbus)

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    COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Football season is back. After 20 days of practicing, not to mention months of anticipation, high school programs around central Ohio begin the 2026 season on Friday night. Watterson and Olentangy Orange return as defending state champions, and Big Walnut looks to finally wi…

  9. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Ohio high school football Week 1 is here — follow live scores and highlights all night (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Ohio's 2026 high school football season begins, with live scores and highlights available for Friday night games statewide.

  10. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    How Ohio's best high school football teams fared in Week 1 (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Check out how teams in the cleveland.com Big Ohio Top 25 statewide football rankings fared in Week 1.

  11. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Ohio high school football scores for Week 1: Friday, Aug. 21, 2026 (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Week 1 high school football scores from Friday around Ohio, as provided by The Associated Press.

  12. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    How the NE Ohio Top 25 teams fared in Week 1 (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Check out how teams in the cleveland.com Northeast Ohio high school football Top 25 fared in Week 1.

  13. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Northeast Ohio high school football scores for Week 1 (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Check out Week 1 Northeast Ohio high school football scores.

  14. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Central Ohio high school football scores for Week 1: Friday, Aug. 21, 2026 (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Check out Week 1 high school football scores from the OHSAA’s Central District.

  15. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Northwest Ohio high school football scores for Week 1: Friday, Aug. 21, 2026 (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Check out Week 1 high school football scores from the OHSAA’s Northwest District.

  16. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Southwest Ohio high school football scores for Week 1: Friday, Aug. 21, 2026 (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Check out Week 1 high school football scores from the OHSAA’s Southwest District.

  17. WOWK Charleston

    WOWK High School Football 2026: Week 1 (opens WOWK Charleston)

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    CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) – High school football is kicking off for the first week of the 2026 season with games happening all over Ohio and Kentucky Friday night. Starting in Kentucky, it's our Game of the Week.

  18. WOWK Charleston

    High School Football Week 1 Recap (opens WOWK Charleston)

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    CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) - The High School football season got kicked off in Ohio and Kentucky. Ashland topped Raceland in overtime 28-21. Wheelersburg shut out Portsmouth 63-0. Check out the highlights of these games and much more!

  19. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Ohio high school football scores for Week 1: Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Week 1 high school football scores from Saturday around Ohio, as provided by The Associated Press.