OHIO — This Friday, the Ohio high school football playoffs advance to the semifinals with several closely contested matches on tap, including four key games.
Fans can watch the OHSAA playoffs live on Spectrum News 1 and on the Spectrum News mobile app. Twenty-five total games will be available to watch at 7 p.m.
Canton McKinley vs. Mentor – Northern Ohio Divison I, Region 1
Airing on Spectrum News 1 in Northern Ohio
McKinley and Mentor are both coming off dominating wins in last week’s quarterfinal matchups. The 2-seed Cardinals will host the Bulldogs to see who will face the winner of St. Edward and Whitmer in the regional championship.
Upper Arlington vs. Pickerington Central – Central Ohio Divison I, Region 3
Airing on Spectrum News 1 in Central Ohio
Underdog Upper Arlington is traveling to face Pickerington Central in the semifinal. The victor will move on to face either Olentangy Orange or Liberty in the regional championship.
St. Xavier vs. Moeller – Southern Ohio Division I, Region 4
Airing on Spectrum News 1 in Southern Ohio
A 2 and 3 seed matchup between the Bombers and Fighting Crusaders is coming to Cincinnati. The winner will advance to the championship to battle the winners of Elder and Princeton.
Wayne vs. Troy – Southern Ohio Division I, Region 2
Airing on Spectrum News 1 in Western Ohio
Troy will host the 6-seed underdog Warriors at home after a competitive matchup with Hilliard Bradley. Wayne was firing on all cylinders in their victory against Findlay last Friday. Each team will fight for the chance to face off against either Middletown or Springfield in the championship.
Other matchups
Here is a list of games that will be available for fans to watch on Friday on the Spectrum News mobile app:
