The 2024 high school football season is just around the corner, with teams gearing up for an exciting ten weeks of regular-season play. Here’s what you need to know about the important dates set by the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) for this upcoming season, including the schedule for the state championship games in Canton.
2024 Ohio High School Football Season Overview:
- Summer Period: May 15 – July 31
- Practice Begins: August 1
- Season Begins: Week of August 19
- First Friday Night Game: August 23
- End of Regular Season: October 26
- Playoff Qualifiers Announced: October 27
- Regional Playoffs First Round: November 1
- Regional Quarterfinals: November 8
- Regional Semifinals: November 15
- Regional Finals: November 22
- Thanksgiving: November 28
- State Semifinals: November 29
- State Championships in Canton: December 5-7
The football excitement begins with practices starting on August 1, leading up to the first official games during the week of August 19. The first Friday night under the lights will be on August 23, marking the true beginning of the season. The regular season will wrap up on October 26, followed by the announcement of playoff qualifiers the next day.
The playoffs kick off with the regional first round on November 1, progressing through to the quarterfinals on November 8, semifinals on November 15, and finals on November 22. After celebrating Thanksgiving on November 28, teams will compete in the state semifinals on November 29, culminating in the state championships from December 5-7 in Canton.
Mark these dates on your calendar and get ready for an action-packed 2024 Ohio High School Football Season!
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