June 9, 2025 • 2 mins
The 2025 high school football season in Ohio is shaping up to be an exciting one, and for Columbus, there are several key changes and intriguing developments to look forward to.
First off, the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) has announced the divisional breakdowns for the upcoming season, affecting all 706 schools that will be playing 11-man football. The regular season is set to kick off the week of August 18, marking the beginning of what promises to be a thrilling year for high school football enthusiasts[2][5].
One of the notable changes is that no schools opted to move up to Division I from the lower divisions, but there are still some significant shifts. For instance, Winton Woods, previously in Division II, is making the leap to Division I, a move that could bring some intense competition to the top tier[4][5].
In Central Ohio, several local programs are experiencing changes in their divisions. The Badin Rams are returning to Division III after a stint in Division II last season, due to adjustments in male student enrollment. Purcell Marian is stepping up from Division VI to Division V, driven by competitive balance considerations. Meanwhile, Cincinnati Country Day is dropping down to Division VII following a decrease in enrollment[5].
Other teams are maintaining their current divisions. La Salle will remain in Division II, while Indian Hill and CHCA will stay in Division IV, despite having the option to compete in a lower division[5].
The OHSAA's competitive balance formula plays a crucial role in these divisional changes, ensuring that schools are matched against opponents with similar competitive levels. This formula takes into account factors such as male student enrollment and other competitive balance measures, aiming to create a more balanced and exciting season for all teams involved[5].
For fans in Columbus, the upcoming season promises to be filled with action, suspense, and community spirit. With revamped facilities, rising stars, and a buzz of excitement around the city, high school football is set to be a major highlight of the local sports scene. So mark your calendars, get ready to cheer on your favorite teams, and enjoy the thrilling rides that the 2025 high school football season has in store[4].
First off, the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) has announced the divisional breakdowns for the upcoming season, affecting all 706 schools that will be playing 11-man football. The regular season is set to kick off the week of August 18, marking the beginning of what promises to be a thrilling year for high school football enthusiasts[2][5].
One of the notable changes is that no schools opted to move up to Division I from the lower divisions, but there are still some significant shifts. For instance, Winton Woods, previously in Division II, is making the leap to Division I, a move that could bring some intense competition to the top tier[4][5].
In Central Ohio, several local programs are experiencing changes in their divisions. The Badin Rams are returning to Division III after a stint in Division II last season, due to adjustments in male student enrollment. Purcell Marian is stepping up from Division VI to Division V, driven by competitive balance considerations. Meanwhile, Cincinnati Country Day is dropping down to Division VII following a decrease in enrollment[5].
Other teams are maintaining their current divisions. La Salle will remain in Division II, while Indian Hill and CHCA will stay in Division IV, despite having the option to compete in a lower division[5].
The OHSAA's competitive balance formula plays a crucial role in these divisional changes, ensuring that schools are matched against opponents with similar competitive levels. This formula takes into account factors such as male student enrollment and other competitive balance measures, aiming to create a more balanced and exciting season for all teams involved[5].
For fans in Columbus, the upcoming season promises to be filled with action, suspense, and community spirit. With revamped facilities, rising stars, and a buzz of excitement around the city, high school football is set to be a major highlight of the local sports scene. So mark your calendars, get ready to cheer on your favorite teams, and enjoy the thrilling rides that the 2025 high school football season has in store[4].
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
This is your high school Football News for Columbus Ohio podcast.
The twenty twenty five high school football season in Ohio
is shaping up to be an exciting one, and for Columbus,
there are several key changes and intriguing developments to look
forward to. First off, the Ohio High School Athletic Association
OHSAA has announced the divisional breakdowns for the upcoming season,
(00:24):
affecting all seven hundred and six schools that will be
playing eleven man football. The regular season is set to
kick off the week of August eighteenth, marking the beginning
of what promises to be a thrilling year for high
school football enthusiasts. Five. One of the notable changes is
that no schools opted to move up to Division one
from the lower divisions, but there are still some significant shifts.
(00:47):
For instance, Winton Woods, previously in Division two, is making
the leap to Division one, a move that could bring
some intense competition to the top tier. Five. In central Ohio,
several local programs are experiencing changes in their divisions. The
bat and Rams are returning to Division three after a
stint in Division two last season due to adjustments in
(01:10):
male student enrollment. Perceal Marian is stepping up from Division
six to Division five driven by competitive balance considerations. Meanwhile,
Cincinnati Country Day is dropping down to Division seven following
a decrease in enrollment. Five other teams are maintaining their
current divisions. Lasal will remain in Division two, while Indian
(01:31):
Hill and CHCA will stay in Division four despite having
the option to compete in a lower division. The ohsaa's
Competitive Balance formula plays a crucial role in these divisional changes,
ensuring that schools are matched against opponents with similar competitive levels.
This formula takes into account factors such as male student
(01:52):
enrollment and other competitive balance measures, aiming to create a
more balanced and exciting season for all teams in v
For fans in Columbus, the upcoming season promises to be
filled with action, suspense, and community spirit. With revamped facilities,
rising stars, and a buzz of excitement around the city,
(02:13):
high school football is set to be a major highlight
of the local sports scene, So mark your calendars, get
ready to cheer on your favorite teams, and enjoy the
thrilling rides that the twenty twenty five high school football
season has in store for. And that is it. We
are headed to the locker room for today. Hit the
subscribe button and never miss out. Thanks for listening.
This is your high school Football News for Columbus Ohio podcast.
The twenty twenty five high school football season in Ohio
is shaping up to be an exciting one, and for Columbus,
there are several key changes and intriguing developments to look
forward to. First off, the Ohio High School Athletic Association
OHSAA has announced the divisional breakdowns for the upcoming season,
(00:24):
affecting all seven hundred and six schools that will be
playing eleven man football. The regular season is set to
kick off the week of August eighteenth, marking the beginning
of what promises to be a thrilling year for high
school football enthusiasts. Five. One of the notable changes is
that no schools opted to move up to Division one
from the lower divisions, but there are still some significant shifts.
(00:47):
For instance, Winton Woods, previously in Division two, is making
the leap to Division one, a move that could bring
some intense competition to the top tier. Five. In central Ohio,
several local programs are experiencing changes in their divisions. The
bat and Rams are returning to Division three after a
stint in Division two last season due to adjustments in
(01:10):
male student enrollment. Perceal Marian is stepping up from Division
six to Division five driven by competitive balance considerations. Meanwhile,
Cincinnati Country Day is dropping down to Division seven following
a decrease in enrollment. Five other teams are maintaining their
current divisions. Lasal will remain in Division two, while Indian
(01:31):
Hill and CHCA will stay in Division four despite having
the option to compete in a lower division. The ohsaa's
Competitive Balance formula plays a crucial role in these divisional changes,
ensuring that schools are matched against opponents with similar competitive levels.
This formula takes into account factors such as male student
(01:52):
enrollment and other competitive balance measures, aiming to create a
more balanced and exciting season for all teams in v
For fans in Columbus, the upcoming season promises to be
filled with action, suspense, and community spirit. With revamped facilities,
rising stars, and a buzz of excitement around the city,
(02:13):
high school football is set to be a major highlight
of the local sports scene, So mark your calendars, get
ready to cheer on your favorite teams, and enjoy the
thrilling rides that the twenty twenty five high school football
season has in store for. And that is it. We
are headed to the locker room for today. Hit the
subscribe button and never miss out. Thanks for listening.
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