Stark County-area Ohio high school football playoff picture

As the regular season nears its conclusion, seven Stark County teams have secured their spots in the Ohio High School Athletic Association playoffs, along with four more from nearby leagues. However, five Stark teams and four others in the area remain in contention, with nine teams already eliminated.

In Division I, Region 1, Jackson currently holds the 4th spot and has clinched a playoff spot and a top-eight seed. Canton McKinley is in 6th place and also has secured a playoff spot. GlenOak, however, has been eliminated, finishing 17th.

Division II, Region 7 has Massillon as the 3rd-ranked team, earning a first-round bye. Louisville is 6th in the rankings and has also been granted a playoff spot. Hoover is 10th, and it remains possible for them to qualify with a win and a loss, as they are not yet eliminated. Green, Perry, and Lake are ranked 11th, 13th, and 15th respectively, and are still in the mix for the playoffs.

Division III, Region 9 currently has Salem as the 3rd-ranked team, securing a playoff spot. Warren Howland is 10th, and Alliance is 16th. No teams have been eliminated in this division yet.

Division IV, Region 13 features West Branch at the top, with a 4th-place ranking and a top-eight seed. Northwest is 7th, and Orrville holds the 8th spot. Marlington, however, has been eliminated, leaving them at 18th.

Division IV, Region 15 has seen the elimination of Carrollton (23rd), Minerva (25th), and Canton South (T25th).

Division V, Region 17 has Canton Central Catholic at 10th, securing a playoff spot. Manchester is 12th and can still qualify with a win. Fairless is 13th, and Tusky Valley, Tuslaw, and Sandy Valley have all been eliminated.

Division V, Region 18 has Triway as the 3rd-ranked team and has been granted a first-round bye.

Division VI, Region 21 has eliminated St. Thomas Aquinas (23rd).

Division VII, Region 25 has East Canton at 6th and has secured a playoff spot. Malvern is 15th and has not yet been eliminated.