Scores and Highlights: Week 1 high school football games

Week 1 of Ohio high school football featured numerous games on Friday, August 21, 2026, with scores provided by The Associated Press. Reports highlight the performance of the state's top teams, specifically those listed in the cleveland.com Big Ohio Top 25 statewide football rankings. These updates include comprehensive scores and highlights from across the region, detailing how the best programs in Ohio fared during the opening week of the high school football season.