CINCINNATI — The Greater Cincinnati high school football season is one step closer to the state championship games this week with several key matchups.
In Ohio, 11 Cincinnati-area teams will compete in a regional semifinal Friday night.
Moeller (8-3) visits Princeton (11-0) in the 50th edition of the “King of the Block” trophy rivalry. This is the second meeting between the programs this season.
Princeton defeated Moeller 31-24 in the season opener Aug. 20 at Paycor Stadium.
The winner plays either St. Xavier (7-5) or Elder (9-2) in the regional final Nov. 20 at a neutral location. St. X visits Elder for the second time this season. The Bombers defeated Elder 31-29 Sept. 25 after senior Owen Davidson made a 25-yard field goal before time expired.
Elder is 20-0 all-time in the postseason at The Pit. This Friday is the 112th meeting between the Greater Catholic League South Division rivals. The first game between the schools occurred in 1923.
In Division II, Anderson (10-1) plays host to Troy (10-2). The top-seeded Raptors have won 10 consecutive games.
The winner plays Harrison (9-2) or Trotwood-Madison in the Division II, Region 8 final Nov. 20.
In Indiana, Lawrenceburg (Class 3A) and East Central (Class 4A) will compete for regional championships this weekend.
Kentucky continues its postseason with the second round of games on Friday night.
Friday’s Games
OHSAA football regional semifinals
(Local teams listed)
Division I, Region 4
Region 4
No. 4 Moeller (8-3) at No. 1 Princeton (11-0)
No. 6 St. Xavier (7-5) at No. 2 Elder (9-2)
Division II, Region 8
Region 8
No. 5 Troy (10-2) at No. 1 Anderson (10-1)
No. 3 Trotwood-Madison (8-2) at No. 2 Harrison (9-2)
Division III, Region 12
No. 3 McNicholas (9-2) at No. 2 Tippecanoe (10-1)
Division IV, Region 16
No. 3 CHCA (10-1) at No. 2 London (9-2)
Division V, Region 20
No. 6 Fenwick (7-5) at No. 2 Williamsburg (10-1)
Division VI, Region 24
No. 6 Mechanicsburg (10-2) at No. 2 Deer Park (10-1)
Indiana regional championship
Class 3A
Tri-West Hendricks (10-2) at Lawrenceburg (11-1), 7 p.m.
Kentucky second round
Class 1A
Bishop Brossart at Newport Central Catholic
Newport at Holy Cross (at Thomas More University)
Class 2A
St. Henry at Beechwood
Walton-Verona at Breathitt County
Class 3A
Lloyd at Russell
Class 4A
Greenup County at Highlands, 7:30 p.m.
Covington Catholic at Ashland Blazer
Class 5A
Scott County at Cooper
Class 6A
Ryle at Bullitt East
Male at Simon Kenton
Saturday’s football game
Indiana regional championship
Class 4A
Heritage Hills (10-2) at East Central (10-2), 4 p.m.
Keep updated with the Greater Cincinnati high school football playoff results with this scoreboard:
