Football season is almost upon us and there is much excitement in the air! The grass is being cut, the lines are being drawn and the stadium lights are being tested. And of course, our favorite high school teams are gearing up for a new season, with hopes and dreams of taking home the trophy. Whether you’re a player, parent, coach or die-hard fan, it’s time to mark your calendars with this year’s games. Here are the 2023 area schedules for the upcoming high school football season.
Beachwood
- Aug. 18: Orange at Beachwood, 7 p.m.
- Aug. 25: Beachwood at Chagrin Falls, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 2: Beachwood at St. John (at SPIRE), 1 p.m.
- Sept. 8: Grand Valley at Beachwood, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 14: Beachwood at Crestwood, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 22: Brooklyn at Beachwood, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 30: Beachwood at Trinity (at Cuyahoga Heights), 1 p.m.
- Oct. 6: Cuyahoga Heights at Beachwood, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 13: Beachwood at Independence, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 20: Wickliffe at Beachwood, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 13: Brush at Benedictine, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 20: Benedictine at Akron SVSM, 7 p.m.
Berkshire
- Aug. 18: Chagrin Falls at Berkshire, 7 p.m.
- Aug. 25: Coventry at Berkshire, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 1: Cuyahoga Heights at Berkshire, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 8: Berkshire at Edison, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 15: Trinity at Berkshire, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 22: Cardinal at Berkshire, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 29: Berkshire at Kirtland, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 6: Berkshire at Crestwood, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 13: Grand Valley at Berkshire, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 20: Berkshire at Harvey, 7 p.m.
Brush
- Aug. 18: Lorain at Brush, 7 p.m.
- Aug. 25: Brush at Shaker Heights, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 1: South at Brush, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 8: Brush at North, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 15: Bedford at Brush, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 22: Cleveland Central Catholic at Brush, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 29: Brush at Twinsburg, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 6: Brush at Gilmour, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 13: Brush at Benedictine, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 20: Lakewood, 7 p.m.
Cardinal
- Aug. 18: Garrettsville at Cardinal, 7 p.m.
- Aug. 25: Cardinal at Pymatuning Valley, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 1: Cardinal at Coventry, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 8: Cardinal at Independence, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 15: Brooklyn at Cardinal, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 22: Cardinal at Berkshire, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 29: Crestwood at Cardinal, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 6: Cardinal at Grand Valley,7 p.m.
- Oct. 13: Harvey at Cardinal, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 20: Kirtland at Cardinal, 7 p.m.
Chagrin Falls
- Aug. 18: Chagrin Falls at Berkshire, 7 p.m.
- Aug. 25: Beachwood at Chagrin Falls, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 1: Chagrin Falls at Kenston, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 8: Conneaut at Chagrin Falls, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 14: Chagrin Falls at Edgewood, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 22: Orange at Chagrin Falls, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 29: Chagrin Falls at West Geauga, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 6: Chagrin Falls at Perry, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 13: Hawken at Chagrin Falls, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 20: Lutheran West at Chagrin Falls, 7 p.m.
Chardon
- Aug. 18: Chardon at West Geauga, 7 p.m.
- Aug. 25: Chardon at Tiffin Columbian, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 1: Avon Lake at Chardon, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 8: St. Francis (N.Y.) at Chardon, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 15: Chardon at Bishop Watterson (at Ohio Dominican), 7 p.m.
- Sept. 22: Kenston at Chardon, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 29: Chardon at South, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 6: Chardon at Mayfield, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 13: North at Chardon, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 20: Riverside at Chardon, 7 p.m.
Euclid
- Aug. 18: Austintown Fitch at Euclid, 7 p.m.
- Aug. 25: Erie at Euclid, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 1: Euclid at Massillon Perry, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 8: Shaker Heights at Euclid, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 15: Euclid at Strongsville, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 22: Euclid at Medina, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 29: Brunswick at Euclid, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 6: Solon at Euclid, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 13: Euclid at Cleveland Heights, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 20: Euclid at Mentor, 7 p.m.
Fairport
- Aug. 18: Leetonia at Faiport, 7 p.m.
- Aug. 25: Fairport at David Anderson, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 1: Rittman at Fairport, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 8: Fairport at Cuyahoga Heights, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 15: Steubenville Catholic Central, 7:30 p.m.
- Sept. 22: Windham at Fairport, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 29: Pymatuning Valley at Fairport, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 7: Fairport at St. John (at SPIRE), 6
Geneva
- Aug. 18: Geneva at University, 5 p.m.
- Aug. 25: Struthers at Geneva, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 1: Springfield at Geneva, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 8: Geneva at Lutheran West, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 15: Perry at Geneva, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 22: Edgewood at Geneva, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 29: Geneva at Conneaut, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 6: Lakeside at Geneva, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 12: Geneva at Madison, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 20: Jefferson at Geneva, 7 p.m.
Gilmour High School Football Schedules 2023
- Aug. 17: Gilmour at Valley Forge, 7 p.m.
- Aug. 25: Gilmour at Warrensville Heights, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 1: Hawken at Gilmour, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 8: NDCL at Gilmour, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 15: Gilmour at VASJ, TBA
- Sept. 22: University at Gilmour, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 28: Cleveland Central Catholic at Gilmour, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 6: Brush at Gilmour, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 13: Gilmour at Buckeye, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 19: Lutheran East vs. Gilmour (at Euclid), 7 p.m.
Harvey
Aug. 18: Harvey at Rocky River, 7 p.m.- Aug. 25: Harvey at Perry, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 1: Edgewood at Harvey, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 8: Harvey at Brooklyn, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 15: Independence at Harvey, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 22: Harvey at Crestwood, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 29: Grand Valley at Harvey, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 6: Kirtland at Harvey, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 13: Harvey at Cardinal, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 20: Berkshire at Harvey, 7 p.m.
Hawken
- Aug. 18: Rhodes at Hawken, 7 p.m.
- Aug. 25: Trinity at Hawken, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 1: Hawken at Gilmour, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 8: Edgewood at Hawken, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 14: Hawken at Conneaut, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 22: West Geauga at Hawken, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 29: Hawken at Lutheran West, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 6: Orange at Hawken, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 13: Hawken at Chagrin Falls, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 20: Perry at Hawken, 7 p.m.
Kenston High School Football Schedules 2023
- Aug. 18: Boardman at Kenston, 7 p.m.
- Aug. 25: Kenston at West Geauga, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 1: Chagrin Falls at Kenston, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 8: Kenston at VASJ (at TBA), 7 p.m.
- Sept. 14: Lake Catholic at Kenston, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 22: Kenston at Chardon, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 29: Kenston at Mayfield, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 6: Riverside at Kenston, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 13: South at Kenston, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 20: Kenston at North, 7 p.m.
Kirtland
Aug. 18: Kirtland at Dalton, 7 p.m.- Aug. 25: Lutheran West at Kirtland, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 1: Perry at Kirtland, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 9: Kirtland at Trinity, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 15: Cuyahoga Heights at Kirtland, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 22: Kirtland at Grand Valley, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 29: Berkshire at Kirtland, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 6: Kirtland at Harvey, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 13: Crestwood at Kirtland, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 20: Kirtland at Cardinal, 7 p.m.
Lake Catholic
- Aug. 18: Cardinal Mooney at Lake Catholic, 7 p.m.
- Aug. 26: Holy Name at Lake Catholic, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 2: Lake Catholic at Buchtel, 1 p.m.
- Sept. 8: Lake Catholic at South, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 14: Lake Catholic at Kenston, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 22: Canton Central Catholic at Lake Catholic, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 29: Lake Catholic at Padua, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 6: Lake Catholic at Erie, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 13: Walsh Jesuit at Lake Catholic, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 21: NDCL at Lake Catholic, 7 p.m.
Madison
- Aug. 18: Madison at Perry, 7 p.m.
- Aug. 25: South at Madison, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 1: Madison at North, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 8: Madison at West Geauga, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 14: Orange at Madison, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 22: Lakeside at Madison, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 29: Madison at Edgewood, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 6: Madison at Jefferson, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 12: Geneva at Madison, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 20: Conneaut at Madison, 7 p.m.
Mayfield
- Aug. 18: Shaw at Mayfield, 7 p.m.
- Aug. 25: Mayfield at Massillon Jackson, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 1: Nordonia at Mayfield, 7 p.m.
- Sept.8: Akron Garfield at Mayfield, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 14: Mayfield at Solon, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 22: Mayfield at North, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 29: Kenston at Mayfield, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 6: Chardon at Mayfield, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 13: Mayfield at Riverside, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 20: Mayfield at South, 7 p.m.
Mentor
- Aug. 18: Mentor at Massillon Jackson, 7 p.m.
- Aug. 25: St. Ignatius at Mentor, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 1: Mentor at Riverside, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 8: Medina at Mentor, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 15: Mentor at Cleveland Heights, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 22: Mentor at Solon, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 29: Shaker Heights at Mentor, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 6: Brunswick at Mentor, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 13: Mentor at Strongsville 7 p.m.
- Oct. 20: Euclid at Mentor, 7 p.m.
NDCL High School Football Schedules 2023
- Aug. 18: Riverside at NDCL, 7 p.m.
- Aug. 25: Lakeside at NDCL, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 1: NDCL at Bedford, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 8: NDCL at Gilmour, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 15: Akron SVSM at NDCL, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 22: NDCL at Howland, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 29: John Hay at NDCL, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 6: NDCL at Walsh Jesuit, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 13: Padua at NDCL, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 21: NDCL at Lake Catholic, 7 p.m.
North High School Football Schedules 2023
- Aug. 18: North at Lakeside, 7 p.m.
- Aug. 25: North at Norwalk, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 1: Madison at North, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 8: Brush at North, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 15: North at Garfield Heights, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 22: Mayfield at North, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 29: Riverside at North, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 6: North at South, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 13: North at Chardon, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 20: Kenston at North, 7 p.m.
Perry High School Football Schedules 2023
- Aug. 18: Madison at Perry, 7 p.m.
- Aug. 25: Harvey at Perry, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 1: Perry at Kirtland, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 8: Jefferson at Perry, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 15: Perry at Geneva, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 22: Lutheran West at Perry, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 29: Perry at Orange, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 6: Chagrin Falls at Perry, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 13: Perry at West Geauga, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 20: Perry at Hawken, 7 p.m.
Richmond Heights
- Aug. 18: Richmond Heights at Chippewa, 7 p.m.
- Aug. 26: Richmond Heights at Linsly, 1:30 p.m.
- Sept. 1: Richmond Heights at Canton Central Catholic, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 8: Richmond Heights at University, 5 p.m.
- Sept. 16: Richmond Heights at Cleveland Central Catholic, 1 p.m.
- Sept. 22: Richmond Heights at Lutheran East, 4 p.m.
- Sept. 29: Richmond Heights at Harvest Prep, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 6: Richmond Heights at Lima Central Catholic, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 13: Richmond Heights at McComb, 7 p.m.
Riverside High School Football Schedules 2023
- Aug. 18: Riverside at NDCL, 7 p.m.
- Aug. 25: Aurora at Riverside, 7:30 p.m.
- Sept. 1: Mentor at Riverside, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 8: Riverside at Maple Heights, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 15: Boardman at Riverside, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 22: South at Riverside, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 29: Riverside at North, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 6: Riverside at Kenston, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 13: Mayfield at Riverside, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 20: Riverside at Chardon, 7 p.m.
South
- Aug. 18: Shaker Heights at South, 7 p.m.
- Aug. 25: South at Madison, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 1: South at Brush, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 8: Lake Catholic at South, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 15: South at Lorain, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 22: South at Riverside, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 29: Chardon at South, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 6: North at South, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 13: South at Kenston, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 20: Mayfield at South, 7 p.m.
University
- Aug. 18: Geneva at University, 5 p.m.
- Aug. 25: University at Norton, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 1: Bay at University, 5 p.m.
- Sept. 8: Richmond Heights at University, 5 p.m.
- Sept. 14: Shaw at University, 5 p.m.
- Sept. 22: University at Gilmour, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 30: Valley Forge at University, 2 p.m.
- Oct. 6: John Adams at University, 5 p.m.
- Oct. 13: University at Steubenville, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 20: University at Howland, 7 p.m.
VASJ
- Aug. 18: John Hay at VASJ (at Gilmour), 7 p.m.
- Aug. 26: VASJ at Cardinal Mooney (at Mineral Ridge), 7 p.m.
- Sept. 1: Youngstown East at VASJ (at TBA), 7 p.m.
- Sept. 8: Kenston at VASJ (at TBA), 7 p.m.
- Sept. 15: VASJ at Gilmour, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 22: Erie McDowell at VASJ (at JCU), 8 p.m.
- Sept. 29: VASJ at Bishop Hartley, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 6: VASJ at Ursuline, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 13: VASJ at Akron SVSM, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 20: Cleveland Central Catholic at VASJ (at Gilmour), 7 p.m.
West Geauga
- Aug. 18: Chardon at West Geauga, 7 p.m.
- Aug. 25: Kenston at West Geauga, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 1: West Geauga at Aurora, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 8: Madison at West Geauga, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 15: West Geauga at Lakeside, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 22: West Geauga at Hawken, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 29: Chagrin Falls at West Geauga, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 6: West Geauga at Lutheran West, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 13: Perry at West Geauga, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 20: West Geauga at Orange, 7 p.m.
Wickliffe
- Aug. 18: Southeast at Wickliffe, 7 p.m.
- Aug. 25: St. John at Wickliffe 7 p.m.
- Sept. 1: Orange at Wickliffe, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 8: Crestwood at Wickliffe, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 15: Wickliffe at Grand Valley, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 22: Trinity at Wickliffe, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 29: Wickliffe at Cuyahoga Heights, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 6: Independence at Wickliffe, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 13: Wickliffe at Brooklyn, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 20: Wickliffe at Beachwood, 7 p.m.
Final Words
Whether you’re a devoted high school football fan, a proud parent, or a spirited student, this high school football schedules 2023 should help you plan out your autumn evenings. Remember, these games are more than just competitions; they’re about community, camaraderie, and celebrating the spirit of teamwork. So, grab your coats, your blankets, and your team spirit and prepare to cheer on your local heroes under the bright lights on these cool autumn nights.
Stay tuned for more high school football updates, game analysis, and player features throughout the season. And as always, may the best teams win!
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