High School Football Regional Semifinals Set for Nov. 13

Springfield hosts Perrysburg on Friday, Nov. 13, in a Division I regional semifinal after shutting down Fairmont 38-0.

The road to Canton continues this week as Division I, II, III, and IV teams battle in regional semifinals across Ohio, whio.com reported. Kickoff for all games is set for 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 13, according to the Ohio High School Athletic Association.

Division I matchups

In Division I Region 2, No. 2 Springfield faces No. 3 Perrysburg at home. Springfield’s defense did not allow a first down during its quarterfinal victory, backed by Tyrel Thompson and Jahmiere Daniels-Portis, daytondailynews.com reported. Perrysburg defeated Galloway Westland 42-6, relying on a run attack featuring Dakota Johnson and Liam Nowakowski.

No. 4 Wayne plays host to No. 8 Hilliard Darby after Darby upset top-seeded Whitmer 24-21 in the quarterfinals. Wayne player Kye Graham enters the contest needing 78 passing yards to surpass 3,000 for the season.

Division II and III matchups feature top-ranked teams

In Division II Region 8, No. 5 Troy travels to face No. 1 Cincinnati Anderson. Troy advanced following a 16-point comeback to beat Lima Senior 27-26, while Anderson enters averaging 55.5 points per game. No. 3 Trotwood-Madison visits No. 2 Harrison after Daylan Dennis rushed for three touchdowns longer than 50 yards in a 39-14 win over Edgewood.

High School Football Regional Semifinals Set for Nov. 13 — Photo: whio.com

In Division III Region 12, top-ranked Bellbrook hosts No. 5 Miami Trace in a matchup of 11-win teams. Bellbrook used a balanced ground game featuring Bronson Epifano, Jack Kosins, Kenton Gerdes, and Chance Ault in the quarterfinals, while Miami Trace advanced behind Julian Baker’s second straight 300-plus yard rushing performance. No. 2 Tippecanoe plays No. 3 Cincinnati McNicholas in Tipp City.

Urbana meets Kenton Ridge in Division IV Region 16

In Division IV Region 16, No. 5 Urbana meets No. 9 Kenton Ridge in a Central Buckeye Conference rematch. Kenton Ridge won their regular-season meeting 21-14.

Winners advance to regional finals on Nov. 20 at neutral sites. Rebracketing will occur for the state semifinals on Nov. 27, leading to the state championship games from Dec. 3-5 at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, whio.com reported.