The Queen City is in the thick of the high school football postseason now.
Week 12’s games in Southwest Ohio, as well as in Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana, have wrapped up. East Central and Lawrenceburg won sectional titles and will host regional games. Nine games featuring Cincinnati squads are on the regional semifinals slate, while Northern Kentucky will have 10 games on tap next week.
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See below for the expected matchups in Week 13 of the high school football season.
OHSAA Week 13 postseason schedule
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Springboro travels to Elder football for Week 12 playoffs | Photos
Elder Panthers running back Kam Bedel (35) runs the ball during the football game between Springboro and Elder at The Pit in West Price Hill on Friday, November 6, 2026.
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Springboro travels to Elder football for Week 12 playoffs | Photos
Elder Panthers running back Kam Bedel (35) runs the ball during the football game between Springboro and Elder at The Pit in West Price Hill on Friday, November 6, 2026.
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Springboro travels to Elder football for Week 12 playoffs | Photos
Springboro wide receiver Noah Bilinski (1) tackles Elder Panthers running back Kam Bedel (35) during the football game between Springboro and Elder at The Pit in West Price Hill on Friday, November 6, 2026.
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Springboro travels to Elder football for Week 12 playoffs | Photos
Springboro defensive back Cole Henson (8) chases out Elder Panthers wide receiver Chase Walpole (4) during the football game between Springboro and Elder at The Pit in West Price Hill on Friday, November 6, 2026.
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Springboro travels to Elder football for Week 12 playoffs | Photos
Springboro defensive back/tight end Maddox Dixon (2) tackles Elder Panthers quarterback Kaden Estep (10) during the football game between Springboro and Elder at The Pit in West Price Hill on Friday, November 6, 2026.
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Springboro travels to Elder football for Week 12 playoffs | Photos
Springboro running back/linebacker Andrew Kowalski (34) goes to tackle Elder Panthers wide receiver Andrew Lyman (1) during the football game between Springboro and Elder at The Pit in West Price Hill on Friday, November 6, 2026.
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Springboro travels to Elder football for Week 12 playoffs | Photos
Elder Panthers quarterback Kaden Estep (10) reacts with Elder Panthers offensive lineman Nick Cassaro (55) after scoring a touchdown during the football game between Springboro and Elder at The Pit in West Price Hill on Friday, November 6, 2026.
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Springboro travels to Elder football for Week 12 playoffs | Photos
Elder Panthers defensive back Caleb Curry (6) tackles Springboro running back Brandon Birdsong Jr. (9) during the football game between Springboro and Elder at The Pit in West Price Hill on Friday, November 6, 2026.
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Springboro travels to Elder football for Week 12 playoffs | Photos
Elder Panthers defensive back Aj Meyer (14) tackles Springboro wide receiver Kru Collins (13) during the football game between Springboro and Elder at The Pit in West Price Hill on Friday, November 6, 2026.
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Springboro travels to Elder football for Week 12 playoffs | Photos
Springboro wide receiver Noah Bilinski (1) catches a pass during the football game between Springboro and Elder at The Pit in West Price Hill on Friday, November 6, 2026.
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Springboro travels to Elder football for Week 12 playoffs | Photos
Springboro quarterback Max Miller (5) breaks a tackle attempt by Elder Panthers defensive lineman Max Doogan (33) during the football game between Springboro and Elder at The Pit in West Price Hill on Friday, November 6, 2026.
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Springboro travels to Elder football for Week 12 playoffs | Photos
Elder Panthers quarterback Kaden Estep (10) runs the ball during the football game between Springboro and Elder at The Pit in West Price Hill on Friday, November 6, 2026.
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Springboro travels to Elder football for Week 12 playoffs | Photos
Springboro quarterback Max Miller (5) throws a pass during the football game between Springboro and Elder at The Pit in West Price Hill on Friday, November 6, 2026.
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Springboro travels to Elder football for Week 12 playoffs | Photos
Elder Panthers wide receiver Jake Bier (5) scores a touchdown during the football game between Springboro and Elder at The Pit in West Price Hill on Friday, November 6, 2026.
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Springboro travels to Elder football for Week 12 playoffs | Photos
Elder Panthers linebacker Brody Turner (25) tackles Springboro wide receiver Kru Collins (13) during the football game between Springboro and Elder at The Pit in West Price Hill on Friday, November 6, 2026.
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Springboro travels to Elder football for Week 12 playoffs | Photos
Springboro wide receiver Noah Bilinski (1) catches a touchdown pass during the football game between Springboro and Elder at The Pit in West Price Hill on Friday, November 6, 2026.
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Springboro travels to Elder football for Week 12 playoffs | Photos
Springboro wide receiver Noah Bilinski (1) scores a touchdown during the football game between Springboro and Elder at The Pit in West Price Hill on Friday, November 6, 2026.
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Springboro travels to Elder football for Week 12 playoffs | Photos
Springboro linebacker Khalid Shalash (0) tackles Elder Panthers tight end Jason Forte (9) during the football game between Springboro and Elder at The Pit in West Price Hill on Friday, November 6, 2026.
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Springboro travels to Elder football for Week 12 playoffs | Photos
Elder Panthers wide receiver Andrew Lyman (1) catches a pass as Springboro defensive back Kellan Clark (26) defends during the football game between Springboro and Elder at The Pit in West Price Hill on Friday, November 6, 2026.
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Springboro travels to Elder football for Week 12 playoffs | Photos
Springboro defensive back Kellan Clark (26) and Springboro running back/linebacker Andrew Kowalski (34) force Elder Panthers wide receiver Andrew Lyman (1) out of bounds during the football game between Springboro and Elder at The Pit in West Price Hill on Friday, November 6, 2026.
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Springboro travels to Elder football for Week 12 playoffs | Photos
Elder Panthers quarterback Kaden Estep (10) runs the ball during the football game between Springboro and Elder at The Pit in West Price Hill on Friday, November 6, 2026.
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Springboro travels to Elder football for Week 12 playoffs | Photos
Elder Panthers quarterback Kaden Estep (10) throws a pass as Springboro running back/linebacker Andrew Kowalski (34) pressures him during the football game between Springboro and Elder at The Pit in West Price Hill on Friday, November 6, 2026.
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Springboro travels to Elder football for Week 12 playoffs | Photos
Elder Panthers wide receiver Jake Bier (5) catches a pass as Springboro linebacker Khalid Shalash (0) defends during the football game between Springboro and Elder at The Pit in West Price Hill on Friday, November 6, 2026.
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Springboro travels to Elder football for Week 12 playoffs | Photos
Elder Panthers student section cheers after a first down reception during the football game between Springboro and Elder at The Pit in West Price Hill on Friday, November 6, 2026.
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Springboro travels to Elder football for Week 12 playoffs | Photos
Elder Panthers kicker Tyler Homan (36) hits a field goal during the football game between Springboro and Elder at The Pit in West Price Hill on Friday, November 6, 2026.
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Springboro travels to Elder football for Week 12 playoffs | Photos
Springboro running back Brandon Birdsong Jr. (9) catches a pass as Elder Panthers defensive back Aj Meyer (14) defends during the football game between Springboro and Elder at The Pit in West Price Hill on Friday, November 6, 2026.
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Springboro travels to Elder football for Week 12 playoffs | Photos
Elder Panthers quarterback Kaden Estep (10) throws a pass during the football game between Springboro and Elder at The Pit in West Price Hill on Friday, November 6, 2026.
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Division I, Region 4
No. 4 Moeller at No. 1 Princeton
No. 6 St. Xavier at No. 2 Elder
Division II, Region 8
No. 5 Troy at No. 1 Anderson
No. 3 Trotwood-Madison at No. 2 Harrison
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Jibril Hartford of the St. Xavier Bombers stretches ahead of the OHSAA Division I postseason football game between St. Xavier and Lakota West on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, at Lakota West.
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See photos from Lakota West vs. St. Xavier football playoff game
Jibril Hartford of the St. Xavier Bombers stretches ahead of the OHSAA Division I postseason football game between St. Xavier and Lakota West on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, at Lakota West.
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See photos from Lakota West vs. St. Xavier football playoff game
Thomas George of the St. Xavier Bombers stretches ahead of the OHSAA Division I postseason football game between St. Xavier and Lakota West on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, at Lakota West.
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See photos from Lakota West vs. St. Xavier football playoff game
Jeff Ruby looks on ahead of the OHSAA Division I postseason football game between St. Xavier and Lakota West on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, at Lakota West.
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See photos from Lakota West vs. St. Xavier football playoff game
Thomas George, Aidan Newdigate, Logan Von Holle and Griffin Lyons of the St. Xavier Bombers walk out to the 50-yard line for the coin toss ahead of the OHSAA Division I postseason football game between St. Xavier and Lakota West on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, at Lakota West.
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See photos from Lakota West vs. St. Xavier football playoff game
Kenyon Norman, Roman Combs, Reilly Newman and Andrew Fryer of the Lakota West Firebirds walk out to the 50-yard line for the coin toss ahead of the OHSAA Division I postseason football game between St. Xavier and Lakota West on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, at Lakota West.
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See photos from Lakota West vs. St. Xavier football playoff game
Corinthian Fields of the Lakota West Firebirds prays ahead of the OHSAA Division I postseason football game between St. Xavier and Lakota West on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, at Lakota West.
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See photos from Lakota West vs. St. Xavier football playoff game
Andrew Fryer of the Lakota West Firebirds yells while running out onto the field ahead of the OHSAA Division I postseason football game between St. Xavier and Lakota West on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, at Lakota West.
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See photos from Lakota West vs. St. Xavier football playoff game
Corinthian Fields of the Lakota West Firebirds prays ahead of the OHSAA Division I postseason football game between St. Xavier and Lakota West on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, at Lakota West.
(Clay Stark for The Enquirer)
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See photos from Lakota West vs. St. Xavier football playoff game
Ethan Cole of the St. Xavier Bombers runs the ball in the first quarter during the OHSAA Division I postseason football game between St. Xavier and Lakota West on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, at Lakota West.
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See photos from Lakota West vs. St. Xavier football playoff game
St. Xavier’s Davis Kommer carries the ball during the OHSAA Division I postseason football game between St. Xavier and Lakota West on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, at Lakota West.
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See photos from Lakota West vs. St. Xavier football playoff game
Aidan Newdigate of the St. Xavier Bombers runs the ball in the first quarter during the OHSAA Division I postseason football game between St. Xavier and Lakota West on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, at Lakota West.
(Clay Stark for The Enquirer)
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See photos from Lakota West vs. St. Xavier football playoff game
Aiden Graham of the St. Xavier Bombers runs the ball in the first quarter during the OHSAA Division I postseason football game between St. Xavier and Lakota West on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, at Lakota West.
(Clay Stark for The Enquirer)
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See photos from Lakota West vs. St. Xavier football playoff game
Aiden Graham of the St. Xavier Bombers runs the ball in the first quarter during the OHSAA Division I postseason football game between St. Xavier and Lakota West on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, at Lakota West.
(Clay Stark for The Enquirer)
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See photos from Lakota West vs. St. Xavier football playoff game
Aiden Graham of the St. Xavier Bombers runs the ball in the first quarter during the OHSAA Division I postseason football game between St. Xavier and Lakota West on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, at Lakota West.
(Clay Stark for The Enquirer)
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See photos from Lakota West vs. St. Xavier football playoff game
Aiden Graham of the St. Xavier Bombers runs the ball in the first quarter during the OHSAA Division I postseason football game between St. Xavier and Lakota West on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, at Lakota West.
(Clay Stark for The Enquirer)
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See photos from Lakota West vs. St. Xavier football playoff game
Ethan Cole of the St. Xavier Bombers runs the ball in the first quarter during the OHSAA Division I postseason football game between St. Xavier and Lakota West on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, at Lakota West.
(Clay Stark for The Enquirer)
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See photos from Lakota West vs. St. Xavier football playoff game
Aidan Newdigate of the St. Xavier Bombers runs the ball in the second quarter during the OHSAA Division I postseason football game between St. Xavier and Lakota West on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, at Lakota West.
(Clay Stark for The Enquirer)
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See photos from Lakota West vs. St. Xavier football playoff game
Aiden Graham of the St. Xavier Bombers scores a touchdown in the second quarter during the OHSAA Division I postseason football game between St. Xavier and Lakota West on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, at Lakota West.
(Clay Stark for The Enquirer)
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See photos from Lakota West vs. St. Xavier football playoff game
Aiden Graham of the St. Xavier Bombers scores a touchdown in the second quarter during the OHSAA Division I postseason football game between St. Xavier and Lakota West on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, at Lakota West.
(Clay Stark for The Enquirer)
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See photos from Lakota West vs. St. Xavier football playoff game
Aiden Graham of the St. Xavier Bombers scores a touchdown in the second quarter during the OHSAA Division I postseason football game between St. Xavier and Lakota West on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, at Lakota West.
(Clay Stark for The Enquirer)
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See photos from Lakota West vs. St. Xavier football playoff game
Aiden Graham of the St. Xavier Bombers scores a touchdown in the second quarter during the OHSAA Division I postseason football game between St. Xavier and Lakota West on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, at Lakota West.
(Clay Stark for The Enquirer)
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See photos from Lakota West vs. St. Xavier football playoff game
Karmelo Jordan of the Lakota West Firebirds runs the ball in the second quarter during the OHSAA Division I postseason football game between St. Xavier and Lakota West on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, at Lakota West.
(Clay Stark for The Enquirer)
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See photos from Lakota West vs. St. Xavier football playoff game
Karmelo Jordan of the Lakota West Firebirds runs the ball in the second quarter during the OHSAA Division I postseason football game between St. Xavier and Lakota West on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, at Lakota West.
(Clay Stark for The Enquirer)
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See photos from Lakota West vs. St. Xavier football playoff game
Karmelo Jordan of the Lakota West Firebirds runs the ball in the second quarter during the OHSAA Division I postseason football game between St. Xavier and Lakota West on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, at Lakota West.
(Clay Stark for The Enquirer)
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See photos from Lakota West vs. St. Xavier football playoff game
Aiden Graham of the St. Xavier Bombers intercepts a pass in the second quarter during the OHSAA Division I postseason football game between St. Xavier and Lakota West on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, at Lakota West.
(Clay Stark for The Enquirer)
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See photos from Lakota West vs. St. Xavier football playoff game
Ethan Cole of the St. Xavier Bombers runs the ball in the second quarter during the OHSAA Division I postseason football game between St. Xavier and Lakota West on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, at Lakota West.
(Clay Stark for The Enquirer)
Division III, Region 12
No. 3 McNicholas at No. 2 Tippecanoe
Division IV, Region 16
No. 3 Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy at No. 2 London
Division V, Region 20
No. 4 Waynesville at No. 1 St. Paris Graham
No. 6 Fenwick at No. 2 Williamsburg
Division VI, Region 24
No. 6 Mechanicsburg at No. 2 Deer Park
Northern Kentucky Week 13 postseason schedule
Class 6A
Ryle vs. Bullitt East
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Simon Kenton vs. Male
Class 5A
Cooper vs. Scott County
Class 4A
Highlands vs. Greenup County
Covington Catholic vs. Ashland Blazer
Class 3A
Lloyd Memorial vs. Russell
Class 2A
Beechwood vs. St. Henry
Walton-Verona vs. Breathitt County
Class 1A
Newport Central Catholic vs. Bishop Brossart
Holy Cross vs. Newport
Indiana Week 13 postseason schedule
Class 4A
Heritage Hills at East Central
Class 3A
Tri-West Hendricks at Lawrenceburg
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: See expected Week 13 football playoff matchups in Greater Cincinnati
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