Eleven regional quarterfinals involving OhioVarsity.com teams headline Friday's playoff schedule. Kirtland brings a perfect 16-0 historical Week 12 record into its matchup against Brookfield, Mentor gets another chance against Strongsville, and undefeated Perry, Garrettsville Garfield, Mayfield and Willoughby South look to extend their seasons.

Twelve teams, six regional semifinals and a chance to move one victory closer to the state tournament. Independence faces 24-1 Dalton, Cardinal challenges Northside Christian, and conference rivals Notre Dame Cathedral Latin and CVCA meet for the third time. Get the complete preview of Thursday's action, including players to watch, key matchups and Ohio Varsity predictions.

Lake Catholic collected three of the North Coast Conference's four major volleyball awards, led by Player of the Year Ahnna Bergant, Defensive Player of the Year Lola Loncar, and Coach of the Year Tess Connolly. CVCA's Leah Tichnell earned Setter of the Year honors as the NCC recognized 34 all-conference selections.

Kirtland enters the 2026 regional quarterfinals with a perfect 16-0 historical Week 12 record, leading the OhioVarsity.com top 20. Mentor, Cuyahoga Heights, Perry, Mayfield and Hawken also rank among the area's most successful programs still alive in the playoffs.

Week 11 is about survival. Eleven Northeast Ohio football playoff matchups put seasons on the line Friday night, with rematches, dangerous underdogs and a trip to Week 12 at stake.

Five district championships will be decided Thursday as NDCL, Gilmour Academy, Fairview, Mentor and Cardinal compete for spots in the regional tournament. OhioVarsity.com breaks down each matchup with team records, postseason performances, players to watch and the Ohio Varsity Matchup Predictor.

Five area teams captured district cross country titles Saturday as Kenston, Chagrin Falls, Crestwood, Kirtland and Independence led a strong showing at Madison and Lorain. See every area team and individual qualifier headed to Boardman.

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.