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Teams qualify for the playoffs by being among the top eight teams in their respective regions. Computer points are collected for wins and wins by a defeated opponent.
The top four teams in each region host first-round games. The following week’s regional semifinals shift to neutral sites through the end of the postseason.
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Divisions I, II, III and VI will play on Fridays through the state semifinals and Divisions IV, V and VII on Saturdays. It takes five postseason games to win a state title. State championship weekend will be held at Canton’s Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium on Dec. 5-7.
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The following first-round pairings among Cox Media Group Ohio teams are not official and could be affected by Saturday’s remaining regular-season games.
Friday, Nov. 8; all games 7 p.m.
Division I, Region 2
No. 8 Marysville (6-4) at No. 1 Springfield (9-1)
No. 7 Northmont (6-4) at No. 2 Toledo Whitmer (9-1)
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No. 5 Springboro (9-1) at No. 4 Dublin Jerome (8-2)
Division I, Region 4
No. 7 Hamilton (5-5) at No. 2 Fairfield (9-1)
No. 5 Lakota West (7-3) at No. 4 Cin. Elder (8-2)
Division II, Region 7
No. 6 Lewis Center Olentangy (5-5) at No. 3 Troy (8-2)
Division II, Region 8
No. 5 Col. Walnut Ridge (10-0) at No. 4 Xenia (9-1)
Division III, Region 12
No. 8 Alter (6-4) at No. 1 Chaminade Julienne (8-2)
No. 7 Trotwood-Madison (7-3) at No. 2 Wapakoneta (9-1)
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No. 5 Ross (8-2) at No. 4 Badin (7-3)
No. 6 St. Marys Memorial (8-2) at No. 3 Franklin (9-1)
Division VI, Region 23
No. 6 Coldwater (8-2) at No. 3 Archbold (9-1)
No. 5 Anna (9-1) at No. 4 Minster (9-1)
Division VI, Region 24
No. 8 Dayton Christian (8-2) at No. 1 Chillicothe Southeastern (10-0)
No. 6 Mechanicsburg (8-2) at No. 3 Adena (8-2)
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No. 5 Worthington Christian (8-2) at No. 4 Covington (8-2)
Saturday, Nov. 9; all games 7 p.m.
Division IV, Region 16
No. 8 Milton-Union (8-2) at No. 1 Cin. Wyoming (10-0)
No. 7 Valley View (8-2) at No. 2 Clinton-Massie (9-1)
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No. 6 Cin. Roger Bacon (9-1) at No. 3 Waynesville (9-1)
Division V, Region 20
No. 5 Cin. Madeira (8-2) at No. 4 West Liberty-Salem (9-1)
No. 6 Cin. Hills Christian Academy (8-2) at No. 3 Springfield Shawnee (8-2)
Division VII, Region 28
No. 8 New Bremen (7-3) at No. 1 New Miami (9-0)
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No. 7 Mississinawa Valley (7-3) at No. 2 Marion Local (8-2)
No. 6 Cin. College Prep (7-2) at No. 3 Fort Loramie (9-1)
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