May 9, 2025 • 2 mins
The 2025 high school football season in Columbus, Ohio, and beyond is shaping up to be an exciting and dynamic year, thanks to the recent announcements from the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA).
On May 1, 2025, the OHSAA revealed the divisional breakdowns and regional assignments for the upcoming season, affecting all 706 schools that will participate in 11-man football. The regular season is set to kick off the week of August 18, marking the beginning of a thrilling few months for high school football enthusiasts.
One of the key factors influencing these divisional changes is the OHSAA's competitive balance formula, which takes into account male student enrollment and other competitive factors. This formula has led to some significant shifts for local teams. For instance, Winton Woods is making the jump from Division II to Division I, a move that promises to bring heightened competition and excitement to their games.
Other local teams are also experiencing changes. Badin Rams are returning to Division III after a stint in Division II last season, driven by enrollment adjustments. Purcell Marian is stepping up to Division V from Division VI due to competitive balance considerations, while Cincinnati Country Day is dropping down to Division VII following a decrease in enrollment.
Some teams, however, will maintain their current divisions. Indian Hill and CHCA, for example, will remain in Division IV, despite having the option to compete in a lower division.
The divisional breakdowns are as follows:
- **Division I** through **Division VII** each have their own regional maps and assignments, ensuring a well-structured and competitive season across all levels[3][4].
For fans and players alike, these changes bring both anticipation and challenges. The stability of some teams staying in their current divisions provides continuity, while the movements of others introduce fresh matchups and rivalries.
As the season approaches, teams will be gearing up for the weekly battles that will determine their standings and playoff eligibility. The OHSAA will also provide weekly computer points starting from Week 4, adding an extra layer of strategy and suspense to the season[3].
With the stage set for an electrifying 2025 high school football season in Columbus and across Ohio, fans are eagerly awaiting the kickoff. Whether you're cheering for a team making a divisional leap or one that's staying the course, this season promises to be filled with action, drama, and the spirit of high school sports.
On May 1, 2025, the OHSAA revealed the divisional breakdowns and regional assignments for the upcoming season, affecting all 706 schools that will participate in 11-man football. The regular season is set to kick off the week of August 18, marking the beginning of a thrilling few months for high school football enthusiasts.
One of the key factors influencing these divisional changes is the OHSAA's competitive balance formula, which takes into account male student enrollment and other competitive factors. This formula has led to some significant shifts for local teams. For instance, Winton Woods is making the jump from Division II to Division I, a move that promises to bring heightened competition and excitement to their games.
Other local teams are also experiencing changes. Badin Rams are returning to Division III after a stint in Division II last season, driven by enrollment adjustments. Purcell Marian is stepping up to Division V from Division VI due to competitive balance considerations, while Cincinnati Country Day is dropping down to Division VII following a decrease in enrollment.
Some teams, however, will maintain their current divisions. Indian Hill and CHCA, for example, will remain in Division IV, despite having the option to compete in a lower division.
The divisional breakdowns are as follows:
- **Division I** through **Division VII** each have their own regional maps and assignments, ensuring a well-structured and competitive season across all levels[3][4].
For fans and players alike, these changes bring both anticipation and challenges. The stability of some teams staying in their current divisions provides continuity, while the movements of others introduce fresh matchups and rivalries.
As the season approaches, teams will be gearing up for the weekly battles that will determine their standings and playoff eligibility. The OHSAA will also provide weekly computer points starting from Week 4, adding an extra layer of strategy and suspense to the season[3].
With the stage set for an electrifying 2025 high school football season in Columbus and across Ohio, fans are eagerly awaiting the kickoff. Whether you're cheering for a team making a divisional leap or one that's staying the course, this season promises to be filled with action, drama, and the spirit of high school sports.
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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 Columbus,
Ohio and beyond is shaping up to be an exciting
and dynamic year thanks to the recent announcements from the
Ohio High School Athletic Association OHSAA. On May one, twenty
twenty five, the OHSAA revealed the divisional breakdowns and regional
(00:23):
assignments for the upcoming season, affecting all seven hundred six
schools that will participate in eleven man football. The regular
season is set to kick off the week of August eighteenth,
marking the beginning of a thrilling few months for high
school football enthusiasts. One of the key factors influencing these
divisional changes is the ohsaa's competitive balance formula, which takes
(00:47):
into account male student enrollment and other competitive factors. This
formula has led to some significant shifts for local teams.
For instance, Winton Woods is making the jump from Division
two to Division a move that promises to bring heightened
competition and excitement to their games. Other local teams are
also experiencing changes. Bat and Rams are returning to Division
(01:11):
three after a stint in Division two last season driven
by enrollment adjustments. Purcell Marian is stepping up to Division
five from Division six due to competitive balance considerations, while
Cincinnati Country Day is dropping down to Division seven following
a decrease in enrollment. Some teams, however, will maintain their
current divisions. Indian Hill and CHCA, for example, will remain
(01:34):
in Division four despite having the option to compete in
a lower division. The divisional breakdowns are as follows. Division
one through Division seven each have their own regional maps
and assignments, ensuring a well structured and competitive season across
all levels four for fans and players alike, These changes
(01:55):
bring both anticipation and challenges. The stability of some teams
staying in their current divisions provides continuity, while the movements
of others introduce fresh matchups and rivalries. As the season approaches,
teams will be gearing up for the weekly battles that
will determine their standings and playoff eligibility. The OHSAA will
(02:16):
also provide weekly computer points starting from week four, adding
an extra layer of strategy and suspense to the season.
With the stage set for an electrifying twenty twenty five
High school football season in Columbus and across Ohio, fans
are eagerly awaiting the kickoff. Whether you're cheering for a
team making a Divisional leap or one that's staying the course,
(02:40):
this season promises to be filled with action, drama, and
the spirit of high school sports. 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 Columbus,
Ohio and beyond is shaping up to be an exciting
and dynamic year thanks to the recent announcements from the
Ohio High School Athletic Association OHSAA. On May one, twenty
twenty five, the OHSAA revealed the divisional breakdowns and regional
(00:23):
assignments for the upcoming season, affecting all seven hundred six
schools that will participate in eleven man football. The regular
season is set to kick off the week of August eighteenth,
marking the beginning of a thrilling few months for high
school football enthusiasts. One of the key factors influencing these
divisional changes is the ohsaa's competitive balance formula, which takes
(00:47):
into account male student enrollment and other competitive factors. This
formula has led to some significant shifts for local teams.
For instance, Winton Woods is making the jump from Division
two to Division a move that promises to bring heightened
competition and excitement to their games. Other local teams are
also experiencing changes. Bat and Rams are returning to Division
(01:11):
three after a stint in Division two last season driven
by enrollment adjustments. Purcell Marian is stepping up to Division
five from Division six due to competitive balance considerations, while
Cincinnati Country Day is dropping down to Division seven following
a decrease in enrollment. Some teams, however, will maintain their
current divisions. Indian Hill and CHCA, for example, will remain
(01:34):
in Division four despite having the option to compete in
a lower division. The divisional breakdowns are as follows. Division
one through Division seven each have their own regional maps
and assignments, ensuring a well structured and competitive season across
all levels four for fans and players alike, These changes
(01:55):
bring both anticipation and challenges. The stability of some teams
staying in their current divisions provides continuity, while the movements
of others introduce fresh matchups and rivalries. As the season approaches,
teams will be gearing up for the weekly battles that
will determine their standings and playoff eligibility. The OHSAA will
(02:16):
also provide weekly computer points starting from week four, adding
an extra layer of strategy and suspense to the season.
With the stage set for an electrifying twenty twenty five
High school football season in Columbus and across Ohio, fans
are eagerly awaiting the kickoff. Whether you're cheering for a
team making a Divisional leap or one that's staying the course,
(02:40):
this season promises to be filled with action, drama, and
the spirit of high school sports. 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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