Multiple local high schools advance to boys’ soccer state championships

Carroll High School and Fairmont High School will compete in the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) boys’ soccer state championships. Earlier, Carroll High School won their regional championship on Sunday. Meanwhile, Fairmont High School secured their regional title as well. The Division III regional championship for Fairmont High School took place at Beavercreek High School, where they defeated Piqua City's rivals, the Badin Patriots, with a score of 2-1 in overtime.

Collin McCormick scored the winning goal in the extra period to clinch the victory and give Coach Scott Molfenter his 600th career win. The Patriots will advance to the OHSAA Division III state semifinals, where they will face Revere on November 11. Meanwhile, Fairmont High School won their regional championship in a penalty kick shootout against St. Xavier at Bishop Fenwick High School.

Fairmont will play Strongsville in the Division I state semifinals on November 11. Legacy Christian High School also participated in the Division V regional championship at Fairborn High School against Grandview Heights, where they emerged as winners. The 2026 OHSAA boys’ soccer championships are scheduled for November 15-16 at Scotts Miracle-Gro Stadium in Columbus.