Chagrin Falls Football held off Berkshire, 25-24, in a CVC Valley Division overtime thriller Friday night, snapping a losing streak against the Badgers and earning a crucial victory in the Division V, Region 17 playoff race.

Week 6 brings a loaded Northeast Ohio football schedule, including Chardon at unbeaten South, Kirtland at Chagrin Falls, Perry at Geneva and West Geauga at Edgewood.

Crestwood and Berkshire enter Friday at 1-3, but both have shown signs of breaking through. The Red Devils bring a three-headed rushing attack to Burton, where the Badgers will try to extend a four-game winning streak in a series they lead 9-8.

Fairport and Brooklyn get Week 5 started Thursday before Friday brings a loaded Northeast Ohio football slate featuring two OV Top 10 matchups, several unbeaten teams and key league games.

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.

Cuyahoga Heights visits Berkshire in the CVC TV Game of the Week as both teams pursue their first victory after narrow Week 1 losses.

Caleb Nieset won a district title while dozens of local athletes advanced during Wednesday district track action.