Nine Northeast Ohio football teams advanced to the regional semifinals Friday as Kirtland, Perry, Garfield, West Geauga, Mentor, Mayfield, NDCL, University School, and Cuyahoga Heights earned playoff victories.

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.

Glenville's postseason is over following a Thursday ruling by the Eighth District Court of Appeals that allows the OHSAA to enforce its Oct. 29 decision. University School will travel to Salem for Friday's Division III regional quarterfinal.

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.

Glenville Football has been removed from the 2026 OHSAA playoffs following an investigation into student participation violations. University School advances to the second round against Salem.

Kirtland's Kylie Sayle, Chagrin Falls' Gabby Byrne, Crestwood's Luci Maschek and Orange's Marina Campbell headline the area's leading contenders at Saturday's OHSAA Northeast Regional Girls Cross Country Championships at Boardman. Here's a look at the championship favorites, projected team standings and state-qualifying opportunities in all four divisions.