The Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) Division I football playoffs opened in Greater Cincinnati on Friday, October 30, 2026, with Middletown taking on Lebanon in a first-round postseason contest. Middletown's Gavin Nolan broke free for a first-down run during the game, as captured by Cincinnati Enquirer photographer Alex Harrison.
The matchup was part of the expected Week 12 playoff schedule for the region. Further details on additional Greater Cincinnati playoff pairings and results were not provided in the available report.
