Worthington Kilbourne Hosts Pickerington North in Region 3 Quarterfinals
The third-seeded Wolves host the sixth-seeded Panthers on Friday at 7 p.m. in an OHSAA regional quarterfinal game.
The Pickerington North Panthers will head out to take on the Worthington Kilbourne Wolves at 7 p.m. Friday, according to MaxPreps.
Ohio High School Athletic Association regional quarterfinal games will be played on Friday, Nov. 6. Under tournament rules, the better-seeded team serves as host through the first three rounds of the playoffs. In Division I, Region 3 pairings, Worthington Kilbourne earned the No. 3 seed with a first-round bye, while Pickerington North earned the No. 6 seed.
On Oct. 30, Pickerington North defeated Groveport Madison 37-0, according to scoreboard records from Joe Eitel. In that matchup, Demetrius Neal threw for 310 yards and three touchdowns on perfect 21-for-21 passing and punched in a rushing score, according to MaxPreps. Dennis White picked up 95 receiving yards and one score in the win. Pickerington North holds an 8-3 record on the season, according to Joe Eitel.
Worthington Kilbourne is coached by Mike Edwards and holds a 9-1 record, according to Joe Eitel. Worthington Kilbourne will look to keep a six-game home win streak alive, according to MaxPreps. On Oct. 23, Worthington Kilbourne defeated Westerville South 41-27, according to Joe Eitel.
In Worthington Kilbourne's win, Jackson Szabo rushed for 94 yards and three touchdowns on 13 carries, according to MaxPreps. Grady Wanner picked up 147 receiving yards and three touchdowns in the contest. On defense, Worthington Kilbourne recorded six sacks during the game, with Wanner tallying three.
Friday's game will be live streamed on the NFHS Network, according to MaxPreps. OHSAA regional semifinal games will be played on Friday, Nov. 13.
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The Pickerington North Panthers will head out to take on the Worthington Kilbourne Wolves at 7 p.m. Friday, according to MaxPreps.
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The Pickerington North Panthers will head out to take on the Worthington Kilbourne Wolves at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
In that matchup, Demetrius Neal threw for 310 yards and three touchdowns on perfect 21-for-21 passing and punched in a rushing score, according to MaxPreps.
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Demetrius Neal had an outrageously good game as he threw for 310 yards and 3 touchdowns on perfect 21-for-21 passing, and also punched in 1 rushing score.
Dennis White picked up 95 receiving yards and one score in the win.
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Dennis White was another key player, picking up 95 receiving yards and 1 score.
In Worthington Kilbourne's win, Jackson Szabo rushed for 94 yards and three touchdowns on 13 carries, according to MaxPreps.
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Jackson Szabo and Grady Wanner as the pair were huge in Worthington Kilbourne's win. Szabo rushed for 94 yards and 3 TDs on only 13 carries
Grady Wanner picked up 147 receiving yards and three touchdowns in the contest.
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Wanner picked up 147 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns.
On defense, Worthington Kilbourne recorded six sacks during the game, with Wanner tallying three.
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On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Worthington Kilbourne's defense and their six sacks. Wanner led the group effort, picking up three of those sacks all by himself.
Friday's game will be live streamed on the NFHS Network, according to MaxPreps.
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HOW TO WATCH: This game will be live streamed on the NFHS Network, the official streaming partner of the OH High School Athletic Assn. (OHSAA) & Pickerington North High School.
https://www.ohsaa.org/news-media/articles/ohsaa-football-regional-first-round-playoff-pairings
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Ohio High School Athletic Association regional quarterfinal games will be played on Friday, Nov. 6.
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Regional Quarterfinal (second-round) games will be played on Friday, November 6, while Regional Semifinal (third-round) games will be played on Friday, November 13.
Under tournament rules, the better-seeded team serves as host through the first three rounds of the playoffs.
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The better seeded team will serve as the host through the first three rounds of the playoffs.
In Division I, Region 3 pairings, Worthington Kilbourne earned the No. 3 seed with a first-round bye, while Pickerington North earned the No. 6 seed.
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No. 3 Worthington Kilbourne (9-1), first-round bye, hosts winner of No. 6 vs. No. 11
In Division I, Region 3 pairings, Worthington Kilbourne earned the No. 3 seed with a first-round bye, while Pickerington North earned the No. 6 seed.
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No. 11 Groveport Madison (6-4) at No. 6 Pickerington North (7-3)
OHSAA regional semifinal games will be played on Friday, Nov. 13.
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Regional Semifinal (third-round) games will be played on Friday, November 13.
https://joeeitel.com/hsfoot/scoreboard/2026/week-11
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On Oct. 30, Pickerington North defeated Groveport Madison 37-0, according to scoreboard records from Joe Eitel.
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2026-10-30 7pm Groveport Madison (Groveport) 0 at Pickerington North (Pickerington) 37
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Pickerington North holds an 8-3 record on the season, according to Joe Eitel.
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2026 Pickerington North Football (8-3)
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Worthington Kilbourne is coached by Mike Edwards and holds a 9-1 record, according to Joe Eitel.
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2026 Worthington Kilbourne Football (9-1) Coach: Mike Edwards
On Oct. 23, Worthington Kilbourne defeated Westerville South 41-27, according to Joe Eitel.
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10/23 A Westerville South (3-7) [I:3] W 41-27
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Worthington Kilbourne will look to keep a six-game home win streak alive, according to MaxPreps.
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Worthington Kilbourne will be looking to keep their six-game home win streak alive.