Ryan Isley

Joined: Feb 23, 2022

Ryan, a native of Akron, Ohio, has been following and covering high school sports in Ohio for more than 20 years, including the St. Vincent-St. Mary basketball teams that featured NBA superstar LeBron James. Ryan served as a regional editor for SBLive Sports from 2022-25 before moving into a freelance role for High School On SI.

Pickerington North's Kymani Johnson (left) and Ethan Zananiri celebrate Johnson’s touchdown catch Oct. 24 2025, at Gahanna. (photo by John Hulkenberg)

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Walsh Jesuit football will face four recent state finalists, including defending Division III champion Bishop Watterson, as the Warriors 2026 schedule is revealed.

St. Xavier Bombers prepare to take the field during the OHSAA Division I state championship football game between St. Xavier and Olentangy Orange, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Canton.

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St. Xavier (Ohio) will battle GCL-South rivals plus powers from Indiana, Kentucky and Virginia.

Elder Panthers celebrate a touchdown in the first half of Division I regional final high school football game between the Elder Panthers and St. Xavier Bombers, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, at Paycor Stadium in downtown Cincinnati.

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Ohio high school football: Elder announces 2026 schedule

Moeller head coach Bert Bathiany reacts during their football game against St. Xavier Friday, Sept. 19, 2025.

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The Division I powerhouse hopes to build on last year's regional semifinal appearance with another challenging schedule.

The Avon football team celebrates its win over Cincinnati Anderson in the Division II state championship game, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, in Canton.

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Ohio state champion Avon's schedule also includes a matchup with Pennsylvania power Pine-Richland as they pursue a third straight Division II title.

St. Edward football head coach Tom Lombardo leads the Eagles onto the field before a game against Elder on September 10, 2022.

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Ohio high school football: St. Edward announces 2026 schedule

Wheelersburg softball coach Teresa Ruby watches on with a smile as her players celebrate winning the 2026 OHSAA Division V state championship on June 7, 2026 at Akron's Firestone Stadium

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When Teresa Ruby accepted the job as Wheelersburg softball coac in 2014, she hoped to fulfill a dream her late mother had for her. More than a decade later, that dream has grown into one of Ohio's most successful programs.

Kenton Ridge softball players celebrate with their fans after winning the OHSAA Division IV state title over Licking Valley on June 7, 2026 at Akron's Firestone Stadium.

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The Cougars erased a six-run deficit, captured their second consecutive Division IV championship and extended their winning streak to 64 games — the second-longest run in OHSAA softball history.