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Girls soccer: Alter falls in regional title match against top-ranked Mariemont
Alter players console one another on the field at the conclusion of a match against Mariemont in the Division IV, Region 13 final on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, at Mason High School. Mariemont won 2-1. Alter outshot the state’s top-ranked Division IV team. It pressured repeatedly. The Knights could not find the equalizer late to extend its season. Alter fell 2-1 to Mariemont in the Region 13 final on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, at Mason High School.
Archdeacon: The hoops miracle of Chad Traylor’s medical odyssey
Wright State guard Chadlyn Traylor and his mom, Shaleah Blount, on the Nutter Center court after the Raiders 97-71 rout of Florida Atlantic Friday, Nov. 6. Traylor, a transfer from the College of Charleston, had 20 points. (Photo by Tom Archdeacon) Just two games into the basketball season, Wright State fans are still getting to know their team.
WATCH: Alter’s Ella VanDenabelle scores goal vs. Mariemont
Alter junior Ella VanDenabelle scores a goal for the Knights against Mariemont in the Division IV, Region 13 final on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, at Mason High School. Mariemont won 2-1.
WATCH: Alter’s Ella VanDenabelle scores goal vs. Mariemont
Alter junior Ella VanDenabelle scores a goal for the Knights against Mariemont in the Division IV, Region 13 final on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, at Mason High School. Mariemont won 2-1.
High School Football: Springfield defense dominates in playoff win over Fairmont
Springfield senior Jahmiere Daniels-Portis (1) celebrates after making a tackle during a Division I regional quarterfinal game against Fairmont on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, at Springfield. Springfield announced to the state how dominate its defense can be on any night. Fairmont learned the hard way by bearing the brunt of its force. The Wildcats earned a 38-0 shutout in the Division I, Region 2 quarterfinal game on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, in Springfield.
PHOTOS: Fairmont at Springfield
The Springfield High School football team hosted Fairmont in a Division I, Region 2 quarterfinal game on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026 at Wildcat Stadium.
PHOTOS: Fairmont at Springfield
The Springfield High School football team hosted Fairmont in a Division I, Region 2 quarterfinal game on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026 at Wildcat Stadium.
Athlete of the Week: Peyton Fannin, Tri-County North
Tri-County North senior Peyton Fannin is the Dayton Daily News Athlete of the Week, presented by Orthopaedic Institute of Dayton, for Nov. 2-7, earning the honor through reader voting at DaytonDailyNews.com. A job well done may call for an order of his favorite cheese sticks from the local pizzeria of Peyton Fannin. With a week to reflect on the end of his career playing fall sports, he realized its ending came with a memorable moment that defined the legacy he left of his program.
High School Football: 5 things to know before the regional quarterfinals
High School Football: 5 things to know before the regional quarterfinals The Ohio High School Athletic Association football postseason continues Friday, Nov. 6, with regional quarterfinal games across the state. All remaining teams are in action as the top-four seeds in each region play its first playoff games this week. There are a number of rematches and first-time matchups amongst the 26 games across the greater Dayton area.
High School Football: 5 things to know before the regional quarterfinals
The Ohio High School Athletic Association football postseason continues Friday, Nov. 6, with regional quarterfinal games across the state. All remaining teams are in action as the top-four seeds in each region play its first playoff games this week. There are a number of rematches and first-time matchups amongst the 26 games across the greater Dayton area. All games will be played at the site of the higher seed through the regional finals.
High School Football: Appeals court allows OHSAA to remove Glenville from Division III playoffs
The 50-yard line as shown at Brookville Memorial Field on August 2026. STEVEN WRIGHT / STAFF Cleveland Glenville is officially removed from the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division III football playoffs. The Eighth District Court of Appeals announced Thursday, Nov. 5, a stay of execution ruling for the OHSAA to enforce its decision announced on Oct. 29 to remove the Tarblooders from the postseason as part of an ongoing investigation into the potential usage of ineligible athletes.
High School Football: 5 things to know before the regional quarterfinals
The Ohio High School Athletic Association football postseason continues Friday, Nov. 6, with regional quarterfinal games across the state. All remaining teams are in action as the top-four seeds in each region play its first playoff games this week. There are a number of rematches and first-time matchups amongst the 26 games across the greater Dayton area. All games will be played at the site of the higher seed through the regional finals.
High School Football Playoff Previews: Kenton Ridge, Miami East, Valley View among D-IV, V teams chasing semifinal berths
The Road to Canton continues this week for Division IV and V teams with the regional quarterfinals being held across Ohio. The top seeds enter the fray this week and will try and find ways to fend off several opponents coming in with a wave of momentum from tough wins in the first round.
High School Football Playoff Previews: Beavercreek, Fairmont, Middletown seek revenge wins in second round
The road to Canton continues this week for Division I teams with regional quarterfinal games Friday, Nov. 6. Familiarity could create some exciting contests as several games are rematches from this year's conference play or last season's playoffs. Here's a look at the games in Region 2 and 4 taking place Friday. (All games scheduled for 7 p.m. unless noted) Division I, Region 2 No. 10 Fairmont (5-6) at No. 2 Springfield (8-2) The two teams played on Oct. 16. Springfield won 24-7.
High School Football Playoff Previews: Trotwood, Bellbrook, Tipp among Di-II, III teams eyeing regional semifinals
The Road to Canton continues this week for Division II and III teams with regional quarterfinal games Friday, Nov. 6. D-II has several intriguing matchups with familiarity and strength-on-strength. D-III is a loaded region with several state contenders getting started this week. Here's a look at the games in Region 8 and 12 taking place Friday. (All games scheduled for 7 p.m. unless noted) Division II, Region 8 No. 7 Talawanda (9-2) at No. 2 Harrison (8-2) The two teams played on Oct. 9.
High School Football Playoff Previews: MAC vs. the field: D-VI, VII playoffs reach regional quarterfinals
The Road to Canton continues this week for Division VI and VII teams with regional quarterfinal games being held Friday, Nov. 6. Five of the eight games this weekend feature a Midwest Athletic Conference team and one league rematch. The MAC has produced multiple state champions in five of the last seven seasons.
High School Football Playoff Previews: Beavercreek, Fairmont, Middletown seek revenge wins in second round
Springfield High School senior Braylon Keyes celebrates after making a big play during the Wildcats’ game Friday, Oct. 9, at Frank Zink Field in Beavercreek. NICK FALZERANO / CONTRIBUTED The road to Canton continues this week for Division I teams with regional quarterfinal games Friday, Nov. 6. Familiarity could create some exciting contests as several games are rematches from this year’s conference play or last season’s playoffs.
High School Football Playoff Previews: Trotwood, Bellbrook, Tipp among Di-II, III teams eyeing regional semifinals
Troy football players gather before the start of warmups for a Division II, Region 8 playoff game against Butler on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at Troy’s Memorial Stadium. STEVEN WRIGHT / STAFF The Road to Canton continues this week for Division II and III teams with regional quarterfinal games Friday, Nov. 6. D-II has several intriguing matchups with familiarity and strength-on-strength. D-III is a loaded region with several state contenders getting started this week.
High School Football Playoff Previews: Kenton Ridge, Miami East, Valley View among D-IV, V teams chasing semifinal berths
Fenwick quarterback McCaffery Halcomb surveys the Badin Rams defense during the first half against against the Falcons’ GCL rival on Friday night, Oct. 2, 2026, at Yaeger Field. Fenwick won the game 40-24. CONTRIBUTED MICHAEL D. PITMAN / CONTRIBUTED The Road to Canton continues this week for Division IV and V teams with the regional quarterfinals being held across Ohio.
High School Football Playoff Previews: MAC vs. the field: D-VI, VII playoffs reach regional quarterfinals
The Road to Canton continues this week for Division VI and VII teams with regional quarterfinal games being held Friday, Nov. 6. Five of the eight games this weekend feature a Midwest Athletic Conference team and one league rematch. The MAC has produced multiple state champions in five of the last seven seasons.
High School Football: Glenville regains playoff eligibility after student-athletes granted injunction against OHSAA
A football rests on the field Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, at Monroe High School. A Cuyahoga County judge Tuesday, Nov. 3, granted an injunction to two student-athletes which allows Glenville High School to regain eligibility to participate in the Ohio High School Athletic Association football playoffs. The OHSAA shortly after the ruling announced its plans to file an appeal regarding the order's findings Wednesday morning.
High School Football: Beavercreek-Wayne, Lakota West playoff games selected as featured broadcasts for Friday
Several teams from the Miami Valley will be featured as games of the week on Spectrum News 1 during the regional quarterfinals of the Ohio High School Athletic Association football playoffs, as announced Monday, Nov. 2. The Division I, Region 2 game between No. 12 Beavercreek (5-6) at No. 4 Wayne (6-4) on Friday, Nov. 6, will be broadcast live in the Dayton area. Cincinnati St. Xavier (6-5) at Lakota West (9-1) in D-I, Region 4 will be shown in the Cincinnati area.
WATCH: Wright State talks Air Force win
Wright State head coach Clint Sargent, and Dominic Pangonis and Andrea Holden talk after the Raiders defeated Air Force 102-71 in the Stars, Stripes and Flight Classic Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, at the Nutter Center.
WATCH: Wright State talks Air Force win
Wright State head coach Clint Sargent, and Dominic Pangonis and Andrea Holden talk after the Raiders defeated Air Force 102-71 in the Stars, Stripes and Flight Classic Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, at the Nutter Center.
WATCH: Wright State talks Air Force win
Wright State head coach Clint Sargent, and Dominic Pangonis and Andrea Holden talk after the Raiders defeated Air Force 102-71 in the Stars, Stripes and Flight Classic Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, at the Nutter Center.
WATCH: Wright State introduces Rowdy mascot before Air Force game
Rowdy was introduced to the crowd at the Wright State men’s basketball as the new mascot before a game against Air Force on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
Pangonis scores 30, Wright State cruises past Air Force 102-71
Wright State’s Dominic Pangonis holds up three figures on both hands after hitting a three-pointer and being fouled. He scored 30 points against Air Force as Wright State won 102-71 Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, at the Nutter Center. Dominic Pangonis bookended the first 20 minutes of the season with a pair of shots around the basket. He began his night with a two-handed slam to the right of the rim.
High School Football: Beavercreek-Wayne, Lakota West playoff games selected as featured broadcasts for Friday
Wayne High School’s James Dyer speeds upfield after a reception during their game against Beavercreek on Oct. 16, at Heidkamp Stadium. The Warriors won 21-17. GEOFF NEVILLE / CONTRIBUTED Several teams from the Miami Valley will be featured as games of the week on Spectrum News 1 during the regional quarterfinals of the Ohio High School Athletic Association football playoffs, as announced Monday, Nov. 2.
Boys soccer: Weaver goal, Dewald heroics lift Fairmont past Beavercreek in D-I district title game
Boys soccer: Weaver goal, Dewald heroics lift Fairmont past Beavercreek in D-I district title game Getting into the right frame of mind before a match can begin days before a match is played. Fairmont head coach Neil Craft said he felt his team found its focus during an overtime win against Little Miami in its opening tournament match. The Firebirds trailed by a goal but fought back late to extend its season.
Boys soccer: Weaver goal, Dewald heroics lift Fairmont past Beavercreek in D-I district title game
Fairmont juniors Gavin Weaver and Carson Dewald and head coach Neil Craft speak after the Firebirds defeated Beavercreek 1-0 in the Division I boys soccer district title match Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, at Bellbrook High School. Getting into the right frame of mind before a match can begin days before a match is played. Fairmont head coach Neil Craft said he felt his team found its focus during an overtime win against Little Miami in its opening tournament match.
High School Football: Troy defense, Anderson run over Butler in D-II playoff win
Troy sophomore Casey Anderson and head coach Ryan Jones discuss the Trojans’ 42-6 win against Butler in the Division II, Region 8 playoffs Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at Troy’s Memorial Stadium. TROY — The first meeting between Butler and Troy featured two offenses lighting up the scoreboard. In the rematch, the defense that could step up would play a big part in keeping its season alive. The Trojans answered the call in dominating fashion.
High School Football: Troy defense, Anderson run over Butler in D-II playoff win
Troy sophomore Casey Anderson and head coach Ryan Jones discuss the Trojans’ 42-6 win against Butler in the Division II, Region 8 playoffs Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at Troy’s Memorial Stadium. TROY — The first meeting between Butler and Troy featured two offenses lighting up the scoreboard. In the rematch, the defense that could step up would play a big part in keeping its season alive. The Trojans answered the call in dominating fashion.
WATCH: Troy defeats Butler 42-6 in D-II playoffs
Troy sophomore Casey Anderson and head coach Ryan Jones discuss the Trojans’ 42-6 win against Butler in the Division II, Region 8 playoffs Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at Troy’s Memorial Stadium.
WATCH: Fairmont wins D-I boys soccer district title beating Beavercreek
Fairmont juniors Gavin Weaver and Carson Dewald and head coach Neil Craft speak after the Firebirds defeated Beavercreek 1-0 in the Division I boys soccer district title match Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, at Bellbrook High School.
WATCH: Troy defeats Butler 42-6 in D-II playoffs
Troy sophomore Casey Anderson and head coach Ryan Jones discuss the Trojans’ 42-6 win against Butler in the Division II, Region 8 playoffs Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at Troy’s Memorial Stadium.
Athlete of the Week: Kye Graham, Wayne
Athlete of the Week: Kye Graham, Wayne Kye Graham never imagined he would take part in such a wild and memorable game. His play not only left lasting memories with his teammates but for those in attendance as one part of an exciting and record-breaking game. Graham is a junior football player at Wayne. He recently passed for 489 yards and four touchdowns while also rushing for another two scores in one of the most exciting games across the state during a 63-60 win at Centerville on Oct. 23.
High School Football: 5 things to know before the playoffs begin
There are 47 teams in the Miami Valley that have dreams of making it to Canton the first week of December. The Ohio High School Athletic Association football postseason begins Friday, Oct. 30, with first round games across the state. There will be 33 of those teams competing across 27 games this week while the other 14 earned byes into the quarterfinals. All games will be played at the site of the higher seed through the regional finals.
Athlete of the Week: Kye Graham, Wayne
Wayne junior Kye Graham is the Dayton Daily News Athlete of the Week, presented by Orthopaedic Institute of Dayton, for Oct. 25-31, earning the honor through reader voting at DaytonDailyNews.com. Kye Graham never imagined he would take part in such a wild and memorable game. His play not only left lasting memories with his teammates but for those in attendance as one part of an exciting and record-breaking game. Graham is a junior football player at Wayne.
Athlete of the Week: Kye Graham, Wayne
Wayne junior Kye Graham is the Dayton Daily News Athlete of the Week, presented by Orthopaedic Institute of Dayton, for Oct. 25-31, earning the honor through reader voting at DaytonDailyNews.com. Kye Graham never imagined he would take part in such a wild and memorable game. His play not only left lasting memories with his teammates but for those in attendance as one part of an exciting and record-breaking game. Graham is a junior football player at Wayne.
High School Football: OHSAA removes Cleveland Glenville from D-III playoffs
The 50-yard line as shown at Brookville Memorial Field on August 2026. STEVEN WRIGHT / STAFF The Ohio High School Athletic Association announced Thursday, Oct. 29, it has removed Cleveland Glenville from the 2026 Division III football playoffs. The OHSAA cited an ongoing investigation into inaccurate student participation for Glenville’s removal.
High School Football: OHSAA removes Cleveland Glenville from D-III playoffs
The 50-yard line as shown at Brookville Memorial Field on August 2026. STEVEN WRIGHT / STAFF The Ohio High School Athletic Association announced Thursday, Oct. 29, it has removed Cleveland Glenville from the 2026 Division III football playoffs. The OHSAA cited an ongoing investigation into inaccurate student participation for Glenville’s removal.
High School Football: Springboro’s Miller fueled by second chance after injury setback
High School Football: Springboro’s Miller fueled by second chance after injury setback There were several achievements that Max Miller wanted to reach before his senior year ended that were no longer realistic after an injury. Some of those involved setting his sights on several school records at the start of the season. He said it was a personal letdown in the moments after getting hurt, but it didn't take long after for him to find a new purpose with his Springboro teammates.
High School Football: Which players led the area in offensive, defensive stats?
High School Football: Which players led the area in offensive, defensive stats? Here is a look at which players led the area in several statistical categories: (All stats gathered as of Monday, Oct. 26) OFFENSE PASSING (min.
High School Football: Which players led the area in offensive, defensive stats?
Here is a look at which players led the area in several statistical categories: (All stats gathered as of Monday, Oct. 26) OFFENSE PASSING (min.
High School Football: Springboro’s Miller fueled by second chance after injury setback
Springboro junior quarterback Max Miller throws a pass during a Greater Western Ohio Conference game against Wayne on Sept. 12, 2025, at Heidkamp Stadium. BRYANT BILLING / STAFF Bryant Billing {photoSource}dayton{/photoSource} There were several achievements that Max Miller wanted to reach before his senior year ended that were no longer realistic after an injury. Some of those involved setting his sights on several school records at the start of the season.
High School Football: Which players led the area in offensive, defensive stats?
Greenon High School senior Teagan Henry drops back to pass as Greenon junior Tyler Troup blocks Northwestern senior Eli De Laet in front of him during their game on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026 in Springfield. RODNEY GETZ/CONTRIBUTED RODNEY GETZ/CONTRIBUTED Here is a look at which players led the area in several statistical categories: (All stats gathered as of Monday, Oct. 26) PASSING (min.
High School Football: Bellbrook finishes No. 1 in final AP state poll for first time in program history
Bellbrook High School senior JT Frantz celebrates with junior Eli Edwards after he caught a touchdown pass during their game against Ross on Friday, Oct. 23, at Miami Valley South Stadium. The Golden Eagles won 35-0 to complete a perfect 10-0 regular season. NICK FALZERANO / CONTRIBUTED Bellbrook is ranked No. 1 in the state in the final poll of the season for the first time in program history.
High School Football: Bellbrook finishes No. 1 in final AP state poll
Bellbrook High School senior JT Frantz celebrates with junior Eli Edwards after he caught a touchdown pass during their game against Ross on Friday, Oct. 23, at Miami Valley South Stadium. The Golden Eagles won 35-0 to complete a perfect 10-0 regular season. NICK FALZERANO / CONTRIBUTED Bellbrook is ranked No. 1 in the state in the final poll of the season for the first time in program history.
High School Football Playoff Previews: GMC, GWOC teams seeking wins in D-I first round
Beavercreek’s Kelvin Keyes Jr. (left) leads the team onto the field before their game against Centerville on Sept. 25 at Frank Zink Field. The Beavers won 21-20. HENRY S. CONTE / CONTRIBUTED The Road to Canton begins this week for Division I teams with first-round games Friday, Oct. 30. Four teams from the Greater Western Ohio Conference and three from the Greater Miami Conference get things started as many of them will be attempting to pull off upsets on the road.
High School Football Playoff Previews: GMC, GWOC teams seeking wins in D-I first round
Beavercreek’s Kelvin Keyes Jr. (left) leads the team onto the field before their game against Centerville on Sept. 25 at Frank Zink Field. The Beavers won 21-20. HENRY S. CONTE / CONTRIBUTED The Road to Canton begins this week for Division I teams with first-round games Friday, Oct. 30. Four teams from the Greater Western Ohio Conference and three from the Greater Miami Conference get things started as many of them will be attempting to pull off upsets on the road.
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