Eastlake North, Willoughby South, Perry and Mayfield remained unbeaten, while Cuyahoga Heights won a pivotal CVC Metro showdown during a busy Oct. 2 football slate.

Area golfers produced a big day at sectional tournaments on Sept. 28, with six covered teams advancing to districts and several individuals extending their seasons.

Four sectional tournaments over three days will determine which area girls golf teams and individuals continue their postseason runs.

West Geauga’s Ian Res won the Cardinal Invitational in a season-leading 15:20.30, while Independence and Kirtland claimed team championships and dozens of runners climbed the OhioVarsity.com top 100.

Five area football teams remained unbeaten Friday as South survived Chardon, North made history, Perry recorded its third straight shutout and Wickliffe took sole possession of first place in the CVC Metro Division.

Edgewood has won 11 straight, NDCL nine and Gilmour eight as the volleyball season pushes deeper into league play. A look at the latest OhioVarsity Power Rankings, state poll, conference races and statistical leaders.

Seven OhioVarsity-area volleyball teams earned recognition in the OHSVBCA Week 2 state poll, led by No. 4 Lake Catholic, No. 4 Gilmour Academy and No. 8 Kirtland. A look at the OV Power Rankings and local stat leaders adds context to where the area’s best teams stand.

Ian Res and Luci Maschek delivered standout individual performances while Orange, Mentor, Crestwood, Kirtland and several other Northeast Ohio cross country programs continued to make progress during a busy weekend of racing.

The Ohio High School Volleyball Coaches Association released its Week 1 state rankings, with several Northeast Ohio programs ranked or receiving votes across all seven divisions.

A loaded week of volleyball features ranked showdowns, league battles and some of the hottest teams in Northeast Ohio. Here are the matches to circle from Sept. 14-20.

Week 4 brings a loaded football slate from Sept. 10-12, with unbeaten teams, intriguing matchups and many of the season’s top statistical performers in action.

Preview Ohio high school football Week 2 with matchups, Week 1 results, top performers, series history and what to watch on Aug. 28-29.

Preview Week 1 of the 2026 Ohio high school football season with matchup history, series records, key storylines and games to watch.

Cardinal returns eight starters for 2026, led by 27-goal scorer Ivy Kaminski, as the Huskies look to build on last season.

Former Cardinal standout Jake Bean was selected by the Cleveland Guardians in the 11th round of the MLB Draft after collegiate stops at Kent State and Louisville.

Meet the top returning volleyball players for 2026 across the area, including All-Ohio standouts, all-conference selections and rising stars by position.

Ohio Varsity previews the top returning high school baseball shortstops for the 2027 season, featuring proven stars and rising underclassmen.

Ohio Varsity highlights the area's top returning third basemen for the 2027 baseball season, featuring standout players.

See the statistical leaders from the 2026 Ohio Varsity Baseball All-Star selections, including batting average, home runs, RBI, stolen bases, ERA, strikeouts and wins.

Whitney Davis, Maddi Proud, Ava Paradise and Aly Williams headline OhioVarsity.com's top returning area shortstops for 2027.

A look at the top returning third basemen for the 2027 softball season, led by Faelynn Beckrest, Ireland Rainey, Addison Hope and Ella Mikesell.