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Hoban Tops Ohio Super 25 Poll Ahead of Playoffs

10/27/2025

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Summary

Story summary

In the USA Today Network Ohio Super 25 Poll for 2025, Hoban is No. 1 with 408 points.
The Ohio high school football playoffs begin October 31, 2025, with 112 first-round games across divisions.
Championship games run December 4–6, 2025, at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton.
The brackets list matchups including No. 8 Lehman Catholic vs. No. 9 Minster and No. 5 Coldwater vs. No. 12 Covington.

History

Historical Context

The Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA), founded in 1907, established a formal football playoff system in 1972 to enhance competition among its 820 member schools. This initiative has led to over 600 schools participating annually, with the 2025 playoffs featuring 112 first-round games. The playoffs foster local pride and contribute to the development of future athletes in Ohio.

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Story summary

In the USA Today Network Ohio Super 25 Poll for 2025, Hoban is No. 1 with 408 points.
The Ohio high school football playoffs begin October 31, 2025, with 112 first-round games across divisions.
Championship games run December 4–6, 2025, at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton.
The brackets list matchups including No. 8 Lehman Catholic vs. No. 9 Minster and No. 5 Coldwater vs. No. 12 Covington.

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