OHSAA Reveals Football Divisions and Regions for 2026 Season

ZANESVILLE, OH – Before we know it, the 2026 high school football season will be upon us, with local area talent showing off what they can do on the fall gridiron.

Ahead of what should be another phenomenal season, the Ohio High School Athletic Association has announced the divisions and regions this year.

Only local area teams are listed, and are noted if they moved divisions and/or regions from 2025.

DIVISON I

REGION 5: Newark

DIVISION III

REGION 11: Granville
REGION 11: Licking Valley
REGION 11: Maysville (2025 – DIVISION IV, REGION 15)
REGION 11: Sheridan
REGION 11: Tri-Valley
REGION 11: Zanesville

DIVISION IV

REGION 15: Cambridge
REGION 15: Heath
REGION 15: John Glenn (2025 – DIVISION III, REGION 11)
REGION 15: Lakewood
REGION 15: New Lexington
REGION 15: Philo
REGION 15: West Muskingum (2025 – DIVISION V, REGION 19)

DIVISION V

REGION 19: Coshocton (2025 – DIVISION V, REGION 17)
REGION 19: Meadowbrook
REGION 19: Morgan
REGION 19: Ridgewood (2025 – DIVISION VI, REGION 23)
REGION 19: River View (2025 – DIVISION V, REGION 18)

DIVISION VI

REGION 23: Buckeye Trail
REGION 23: Crooksville
REGION 23: Newark Catholic (2025 – DIVISION VII, REGION 27)
REGION 23: Shenandoah

DIVISION VII

REIGON 27: Miller
REGION 27: Rosecrans