NW Ohio playoff scores: Who advanced in the first round

The first round of the 2026 OHSAA football playoffs featured numerous upsets across Northwest, Central, and Southwest Ohio. Lower-seeded teams secured unexpected victories across seven divisions. In Central Ohio, No. 12 Beavercreek defeated No. 5 Hilliard Bradley, while No. 11 Trenton Edgewood overcame No. 6 Columbus West. These results highlight a trend of underdogs advancing as high school squads from various regions competed on Friday night to progress further into the postseason tournament brackets.