In the heart of Ohio, the excitement is building as the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) has unveiled the divisions and regions for the 2025 high school football season. This announcement sets the stage for what promises to be an electrifying year of gridiron battles across the state.

For the upcoming season, 706 schools will be participating in 11-man football, with the regular season kicking off the week of August 18, 2025[3].

The OHSAA has carefully structured the divisions to ensure competitive balance. Here’s a breakdown of the divisions and the number of teams in each:

- Division I: Comprising schools with 592 or more students, this division will feature 72 teams[2].
- Divisions II through VII will also be populated based on adjusted enrollment numbers, ensuring that schools are matched against peers of similar size.

In addition to the division assignments, the OHSAA has also outlined the regional alignments. These regions are crucial as they determine the playoff paths for teams vying for state championships.

The playoff system, a highlight of the Ohio high school football season, will see teams competing in their respective regions to advance to the state playoffs. The OHSAA will begin tracking weekly computer points starting from Week 4, which will help determine playoff seeding[4].

As the season approaches, fans can look forward to intense rivalries, standout performances, and the camaraderie that defines high school sports. The OHSAA's meticulous planning ensures that every game will be a testament to the spirit and talent of Ohio's young athletes.

With the divisions and regions set, the stage is now ready for the 2025 Ohio high school football season to unfold. Get ready for thrilling matches, dramatic comebacks, and the unwavering passion of high school football in Columbus and across Ohio. The countdown to kickoff has begun