Rootstown enters Wednesday's Division V regional semifinal with a 16-2-2 record, its third straight district championship and a high-powered offense led by Zach Pastor. Standing in the Rovers' way is United, which held Rootstown to a scoreless tie on Oct. 8 and has won four of the teams' last five recorded meetings.

Two Kirtland soccer teams. Two district championship games. The girls seek another Sweet 16 appearance, while the boys chase redemption against Rootstown in a rematch of last year's district final.

Rootstown brings a 7-0 record and a share of first place in the CVC Valley Division to Kirtland on Tuesday, where the Hornets need a victory to remain in the title hunt.

A look at the boys soccer teams currently riding winning streaks, including key victories, recent results and notable stretches of success.

Rootstown boys soccer returns 10 letterwinners from a regional runner-up team as the Rovers chase a regional title in 2026.