In the heart of Ohio, the high school football landscape is on the cusp of some significant changes, and the buzz is palpable. The Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) has recently unveiled several key updates that are set to shape the 2025 football season.
First off, the OHSAA has announced the final divisional breakdowns and regional assignments for the upcoming season. This annual reshuffle ensures that teams are competitively balanced and sets the stage for what promises to be an exciting year of football. For Central Ohio teams, these new divisions and regions will undoubtedly bring new challenges and opportunities[3][4].
One of the most intriguing developments is the potential reduction in the number of playoff qualifiers per region. Since 2021, each of the seven tournament divisions has seen 16 teams qualify for the playoffs. However, OHSAA Football Administrator Beau Rugg has hinted that this number might be trimmed to 12 teams per region. This decision is pending a thorough review of a recent survey that garnered over 1,000 responses from school principals, athletic directors, and football coaches. The survey, which concluded on April 28, sought opinions on various aspects of the sport, including the regular season and tournament structure[1].
Rugg emphasized that the decision will be based on a careful analysis of the survey data, with a focus on ensuring that teams have meaningful opportunities. "There is certainly a push on the 12," Rugg noted, highlighting the ongoing discussions about what format will best serve the teams and the sport as a whole[1].
Aside from these structural changes, the region's top talent was recently on display at the Under Armour Next Football Camp Series held at Pickerington High School North. This camp offered the best high school football players a chance to hone their skills and compete against their peers. Four athletes from the Class of 2026 earned coveted invitations to the 2026 Under Armour Next All-America Game, including Cincere Johnson from Glenville and Chris “CJ” Sanna from Olentangy. Additionally, three players from the Class of 2027 were invited to the UA Next Future 50 camp scheduled for this summer[2].
As the 2025 season approaches, these developments promise to add an extra layer of excitement and competition to high school football in Columbus. With new divisional alignments, potential changes to the playoff format, and top talent emerging from regional camps, this year is shaping up to be one for the books. Whether you're a player, coach, or fan, there's no denying that Ohio high school football is about to get even more thrilling.
First off, the OHSAA has announced the final divisional breakdowns and regional assignments for the upcoming season. This annual reshuffle ensures that teams are competitively balanced and sets the stage for what promises to be an exciting year of football. For Central Ohio teams, these new divisions and regions will undoubtedly bring new challenges and opportunities[3][4].
One of the most intriguing developments is the potential reduction in the number of playoff qualifiers per region. Since 2021, each of the seven tournament divisions has seen 16 teams qualify for the playoffs. However, OHSAA Football Administrator Beau Rugg has hinted that this number might be trimmed to 12 teams per region. This decision is pending a thorough review of a recent survey that garnered over 1,000 responses from school principals, athletic directors, and football coaches. The survey, which concluded on April 28, sought opinions on various aspects of the sport, including the regular season and tournament structure[1].
Rugg emphasized that the decision will be based on a careful analysis of the survey data, with a focus on ensuring that teams have meaningful opportunities. "There is certainly a push on the 12," Rugg noted, highlighting the ongoing discussions about what format will best serve the teams and the sport as a whole[1].
Aside from these structural changes, the region's top talent was recently on display at the Under Armour Next Football Camp Series held at Pickerington High School North. This camp offered the best high school football players a chance to hone their skills and compete against their peers. Four athletes from the Class of 2026 earned coveted invitations to the 2026 Under Armour Next All-America Game, including Cincere Johnson from Glenville and Chris “CJ” Sanna from Olentangy. Additionally, three players from the Class of 2027 were invited to the UA Next Future 50 camp scheduled for this summer[2].
As the 2025 season approaches, these developments promise to add an extra layer of excitement and competition to high school football in Columbus. With new divisional alignments, potential changes to the playoff format, and top talent emerging from regional camps, this year is shaping up to be one for the books. Whether you're a player, coach, or fan, there's no denying that Ohio high school football is about to get even more thrilling.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
This is your high school football news for Columbus Ohio
podcast in the heart of Ohio. The high school football
landscape is on the cusp of some significant changes, and
the buzz is palpable. The Ohio High School Athletic Association
oaight SAA has recently unveiled several key updates that are
set to shape the twenty twenty five football season. First off,
(00:22):
the OHSAA has announced the final divisional breakdowns and regional
assignments for the upcoming season. This annual reshuffle ensures that
teams are competitively balanced and sets the stage for what
promises to be an exciting year of football for Central
Ohio teams. These new divisions and regions will undoubtedly bring
(00:43):
new challenges and opportunities. One of the most intriguing developments
is the potential reduction in the number of playoff qualifiers
per region. Since twenty twenty one, each of the seven
tournament divisions has seen sixteen teams qualify for the playoffs. However,
OA football administrator Bo Rugg has hinted that this number
(01:04):
might be trimmed to twelve teams per region. This decision
is pending a thorough review of a recent survey that
garnered over one thousand responses from school principals, athletic directors
and football coaches. The survey, which concluded on April twenty eighth,
sought opinions on various aspects of the sport, including the
regular season and tournament structure. One. Rugg emphasized that the
(01:30):
decision will be based on a careful analysis of the
survey data, with a focus on ensuring that teams have
meaningful opportunities. There is certainly a push on the twelve,
Rugg noted, highlighting the ongoing discussions about what format will
best serve the teams and the sport as a whole.
Aside from these structural changes, the region's top talent was
(01:53):
recently on display at the Under Armour Next Football Camp
series held at Pickerington High School North. This camp offered
the best high school football players a chance to hone
their skills and compete against their peers. Four athletes from
the class of twenty twenty six earned coveted invitations to
the twenty twenty six Under Armour Next All America Game,
(02:15):
including Cincere Johnson from Glenville and Chris C. J. Sanna
from all In Tangi Additionally, three players from the class
of twenty twenty seven were invited to the UA next
Future fifty camp, scheduled for this summer. As the twenty
twenty five season approaches, these developments promised to add an
(02:35):
extra layer of excitement and competition to high school football
in Columbus. With new divisional alignments, potential changes to the
playoff format, and top talent emerging from regional camps, this
year is shaping up to be won for the books.
Whether you're a player, coach, or fan, there's no denying
that Ohio high school football is about to get even
(02:57):
more thrilling. 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 in the heart of Ohio. The high school football
landscape is on the cusp of some significant changes, and
the buzz is palpable. The Ohio High School Athletic Association
oaight SAA has recently unveiled several key updates that are
set to shape the twenty twenty five football season. First off,
(00:22):
the OHSAA has announced the final divisional breakdowns and regional
assignments for the upcoming season. This annual reshuffle ensures that
teams are competitively balanced and sets the stage for what
promises to be an exciting year of football for Central
Ohio teams. These new divisions and regions will undoubtedly bring
(00:43):
new challenges and opportunities. One of the most intriguing developments
is the potential reduction in the number of playoff qualifiers
per region. Since twenty twenty one, each of the seven
tournament divisions has seen sixteen teams qualify for the playoffs. However,
OA football administrator Bo Rugg has hinted that this number
(01:04):
might be trimmed to twelve teams per region. This decision
is pending a thorough review of a recent survey that
garnered over one thousand responses from school principals, athletic directors
and football coaches. The survey, which concluded on April twenty eighth,
sought opinions on various aspects of the sport, including the
regular season and tournament structure. One. Rugg emphasized that the
(01:30):
decision will be based on a careful analysis of the
survey data, with a focus on ensuring that teams have
meaningful opportunities. There is certainly a push on the twelve,
Rugg noted, highlighting the ongoing discussions about what format will
best serve the teams and the sport as a whole.
Aside from these structural changes, the region's top talent was
(01:53):
recently on display at the Under Armour Next Football Camp
series held at Pickerington High School North. This camp offered
the best high school football players a chance to hone
their skills and compete against their peers. Four athletes from
the class of twenty twenty six earned coveted invitations to
the twenty twenty six Under Armour Next All America Game,
(02:15):
including Cincere Johnson from Glenville and Chris C. J. Sanna
from all In Tangi Additionally, three players from the class
of twenty twenty seven were invited to the UA next
Future fifty camp, scheduled for this summer. As the twenty
twenty five season approaches, these developments promised to add an
(02:35):
extra layer of excitement and competition to high school football
in Columbus. With new divisional alignments, potential changes to the
playoff format, and top talent emerging from regional camps, this
year is shaping up to be won for the books.
Whether you're a player, coach, or fan, there's no denying
that Ohio high school football is about to get even
(02:57):
more thrilling. 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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