Cincinnati high School Football Playoff Preview: Moeller, St. Xavier,Indian Hill,and Taft Headline Regional Showdowns
Cincinnati,OH – November 12,2025 - The Cincinnati area is poised for a thrilling weekend of high school football as regional playoff matchups pit several local powerhouses against tough competition. Moeller, St. Xavier, indian Hill, and Taft are all vying for a spot in their respective state championship games.
Moeller and st.Xavier, long-standing rivals, are both competing in Division I. Moeller faces a challenging opponent, while St. Xavier will look to continue its strong season. In Division III, Indian Hill aims to advance, and Taft will battle for a spot in the Division V bracket.
The stakes are particularly high for New Palestine (11-0), ranked No. 1 in 5A, as they travel to St. Leon to face East Central (9-2). This is a rematch of the 2023 4A state semifinals, won by New Palestine 49-0 en route to a state title – East Central’s last defeat. New Palestine has since won 25 consecutive games, including the 2024 4A state championship. This season, new Palestine has dominated opponents with a 530-54 scoring margin, with Jacob Davis and Caleb Jacobia leading a potent rushing attack and Davis also excelling as a passer with 1,634 yards and 19 touchdowns against only one interception. East Central is led by junior Colton Bellman, with 1,480 rushing yards, and Karson Dorsey, who has six interceptions this season.
In Class 3A, Lawrenceburg (10-1) hosts Cascade (12-0). Lawrenceburg has won 10 straight, outscoring opponents 467-96, and is ranked fourth in the final 3A state poll. Cascade, despite being unranked, has been equally dominant, winning its three playoff games by a combined score of 152-35 and averaging 56 points per game on offense. Cascade’s rushing attack features three players with over 700 yards each, and senior quarterback Brady Trebley has thrown for 1,786 yards and 28 touchdowns without an interception.