WHO’S STILL LEFT IN THE PLAYOFFS FROM OUR AREA?
By Kyle Holsinger
Are you and your coworkers wondering who is still in the playoffs locally, and where they play this weekend? Well, we have you covered.
City: Bascom
Nickname: Chieftains
Colors: Scarlet & Gray
Conference/League: Sandusky Bay Conference - River Division
Enrollment: 103
Head Coach: Brian Colatruglio
Years at School: 16
Record at School: 151-42
Career Record: 215-78
Total Tournament Appearances: 16 (Sixth straight)
Last Appearance: 2024, Region 22 Semifinalists
All-Time Playoff Record: 28-15
State Champions: None
State Runner-Ups: 2 (08, 07)
State Semifinalists: 4 (21, 08, 07, 05)
Class of 2026: 42-6 (.875)
Computer Points: 21.8 (2nd in Region 22)
Pasteur F50: 133.4 (140th in Ohio)
Points For: 375 (34.1 points per game)
Points Against: 88 (8 ppg)
Shutouts: 2
Opponents Still Playing: 1 (beat Carey at home, 30-7)
Last Week: The Chieftains beat Collins Western Reserve (9-3) at home, 42-6
Region 22 Semifinal Opponent: Archbold (9-2)
Pasteur Prediction: H-L by 3
Note: Hopewell-Loudon has one of the toughest schedules in all of Division VI. The Chieftains have gone four straight games of holding opponents to under 10 points.
City: Carey
Nickname: Blue Devils
Colors: Navy Blue & White
Conference/League: Northern 10 Athletic Conference
Enrollment: 114
Head Coach: Jonathon Mershman
Years at School: 9
Record at School: 80-31
Career Record: 80-31
Total Tournament Appearances: 19 (Ninth straight)
Last Appearance: 2024, Region 22 Quarterfinalists
All-Time Playoff Record: 24-16
State Champions: 2 (21, 75)
State Runner-Ups: None
State Semifinalists: 3 (21, 94, 75)
Class of 2026: 35-14 (.714)
Computer Points: 12.85 (9th in Region 22)
Pasteur F50: 128.4 (165th)
Points For: 362 (30.2 ppg)
Points Against: 162 (13.5 ppg)
Shutouts: 2
Opponents Still Playing: 3 (Lost at H-L, 30-7; Lost at Galion, 41-14; Lost to Lima Central Catholic at home, 6-0)
Last Week: The Blue Devils won at Margaretta, 35-7
Region 22 Semifinal Opponent: at Paulding (11-0)
Pasteur Prediction: Carey by 13
Note: Carey has held opponents to 10 points or less in three straight games.
City: Monroeville
Nickname: Eagles
Colors: Black & Gold
Conference/League: Firelands Conference
Enrollment: 87
Head Coach: Tylor Nester
Years at School: 5
Record at School: 29-26
Career Record: 29-26
Total Tournament Appearances: 20 (Third straight)
Last Appearance: 2024, Region 25 Quarterfinalists
All-Time Playoff Record: 15-19
State Champions: None
State Runner-Ups: None
State Semifinalists: 1 (2003)
Class of 2026: 26-18 (.591)
Computer Points: 15.45 (4th in Region 25)
Pasteur F50: 103.4 (342nd)
Points For: 424 (38.5 ppg)
Points Against: 178 (16.2 ppg)
Shutouts: 2
Opponents Still Playing: 0
Last Week: The Eagles beat Malvern at home, 34-14
Region 25 Semifinal Opponent: at McDonald (11-0)
Pasteur Prediction: Monroeville by 1
Note: The Eagles are on an eight-game winning streak.
City: North Robinson
Nickname: Eagles
Colors: Black & Gold
Conference/League: Northern 10 Athletic Conference
Enrollment: 104
Head Coach: Jake Bruner
Years at School: 11
Record at School: 40-9
Career Record: 82-37
Total Tournament Appearances: 10 (Sixth straight)
Last Appearance: 2024
All-Time Playoff Record: 10-9
State Champions: None
State Runner-Ups: None
State Semifinalists: None
Class of 2026: 40-9 (.816)
Computer Points: 18 (5th in Region 23)
Pasteur F50: 124.7 (194th)
Points For: 444
Points Against: 145
Shutouts: 2
Opponents Still Playing: 1 (Lost at Carey, 24-14)
Last Week: The Eagles won at Mount Gilead, 42-8
Region 23 Semifinal Opponent: at Centerburg (10-1)
Pasteur Prediction: Centerburg by 7
Note: According to Drew Pasteur’s Fantastic 50 website, the Eagles are one of the most improved teams in Division VI. Colonel Crawford has held opponents to under 40 points for 71 straight games, the ninth longest active streak in the state.
City: Findlay
Nickname: Eagles
Colors: Blue, White, & Red
Conference/League: Blanchard Valley Conference
Enrollment: 175
Head Coach: Scott Garlock
Years at School: 10
Record at School: 94-23
Career Record: 94-23
Total Tournament Appearances: 18 (Seventh straight)
Last Appearance: 2024, Region 18 Quarterfinalists
All-Time Playoff Record: 26-17
State Champions: None
State Runner-Ups: 1 (2008)
State Semifinalists: 4 (17, 12, 08, 06)
Class of 2026: 39-8 (.830)
Computer Points: 18 (5th in Region 23)
Pasteur F50: 124.7 (194th)
Points For: 565 (47.1 ppg)
Points Against: 60 (5 ppg)
Shutouts: 5
Opponents Still Playing: 3 (Won at Columbus Grove, 41-3; won at Pandora-Gilboa, 42-9; beat Leipsic at home, 52-0)
Last Week: The Eagles won at Norwayne, 38-0
Region 18 Semifinal Opponent: at Liberty Center
Pasteur Prediction: Liberty Center by 5
Note: Liberty-Benton is a Fantastic 50 team. The Eagles’ 12-game winning streak is the fourth longest active streak in the state. They are one of the most improved teams in Division V, and have scored 30+ points in all 12 games this season. Defensively, the Eagles have held all opponents this year to under 20 points, and have beat all opponents by 30+ points in 2025.
City: Sandusky
Nickname: Pirates
Colors: Black & White
Conference/League: Sandusky Bay Conference - Lake Division
Enrollment: 233
Head Coach: Jalen Santoro
Years at School: 6
Record at School: 57-18
Career Record: 57-18
Total Tournament Appearances: 16 (Sixth straight)
Last Appearance: 2024, Division IV State Runner-Ups
All-Time Playoff Record: 21-14
State Champions: 1 (1999)
State Runner-Ups: 1 (2024)
State Semifinalists: 2 (24, 99)
Class of 2026: 45-8 (.849)
Computer Points: 16.7112 (6th in Region 14)
Pasteur F50: 150.4 (55th)
Points For: 468 (39 ppg)
Points Against: 123 (10.3 ppg)
Shutouts: 2
Opponents Still Playing: 0
Last Week: The Pirates won at Napoleon, 31-0
Region 14 Semifinal Opponent: at Galion (10-1)
Pasteur Prediction: Perkins by 2
Note: Perkins have scored 10+ points for 59 straight games, and have won by 20+ points in eight games in a row.
City: Galion
Nickname: Tigers
Colors: Orange & Blue
Conference/League: Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference
Enrollment: 196
Head Coach: Matt Dick
Years at School: 10
Record at School: 62-45
Career Record: 62-45
Total Tournament Appearances: 15 (Seventh straight)
Last Appearance: 2024, Region 14 First Rounders
All-Time Playoff Record: 7-13
State Champions: 1 (1985)
State Runner-Ups: None
State Semifinalists: 1 (1985)
Class of 2026: 31-14 (.689)
Computer Points: 24.05 (2nd in Region 14)
Pasteur F50: 146.1 (76th)
Points For: 360 (32.7 ppg)
Points Against: 108 (9.8 ppg)
Shutouts: 4
Opponents Still Playing: 2 (beat Carey, 41-14; and lost at Shelby, 45-34)
Last Week: The Tigers beat Cloverleaf (7-4) at home, 41-10
Region 14 Semifinal Opponent: Perkins (9-3)
Pasteur Prediction: Perkins by 2
Note: Drew Pasteur has Galion as one of the most improved teams in Division IV.
City: Genoa
Nickname: Comets
Colors: Maroon & Gray
Conference/League: Northern Buckeye Conference
Enrollment: 174
Head Coach: Bill Fisher
Years at School: 4
Record at School: 29-15
Career Record: 29-15
Total Tournament Appearances: 17 (Sixth straight)
Last Appearance: 2024, Region 18 First Rounders
All-Time Playoff Record: 14-16
State Champions: None
State Runner-Ups: None
State Semifinalists: 1 (2008)
Class of 2026: 29-15 (.659)
Computer Points: 21.65 (3rd in Region 18)
Pasteur F50: 128.2 (167th)
Points For: 426
Points Against: 210
Shutouts: 0
Opponents Still Playing: 1 (Lost to Archbold at home, 33-28)
Last Week: The Comets beat Port Clinton (7-5) at home, 35-7
Region 18 Semifinal Opponent: at Triway (10-1)
Pasteur Prediction: Triway by 13
Note: Genoa is on a 10-game winning streak.
City: Shelby
Nickname: Whippets
Colors: Red & Gray
Conference/League: Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference
Enrollment: 250
Head Coach: Robert Mahaney
Years at School: 7
Record at School: 64-18
Career Record: 99-48
Total Tournament Appearances: 13 (Seventh straight)
Last Appearance: 2024, Region 14 Semifinalists
All-Time Playoff Record: 17-12
State Champions: None
State Runner-Ups: None
State Semifinalists: 1 (2017)
Class of 2026: 38-10 (.792)
Computer Points: 31.6 (1st in Region 14)
Pasteur F50: 167.8 (19th)
Points For: 505 (45.9 ppg)
Points Against: 97 (8.8 ppg)
Shutouts: 4
Opponents Still Playing: 1 (beat Galion at home, 45-34)
Last Week: The Whippets defeated Orrville (7-5) at home, 42-0
Region 14 Semifinal Opponent: Bath (9-2)
Pasteur Prediction: Shelby by 27
Note: Shelby is a Fantastic 50-ranked team. They currently have a 20-game home winning streak. The Whippets have scored 30+ points in 12 straight games, and 20+ points in 24 straight games. They’ve also won seven straight games by a margin of 30+ points, and 11 games by a margin of 10+ points.
