Countdown to Kickoff

ELIDA, Ohio (WLIO) — After a disappointing 3-8 campaign in 2024, the Elida Bulldogs are entering the new season with a fresh mindset, a revamped defense and a new quar… Read moreCountdown to Kickoff: Elida looks to turn the page after tough 2024 season

HARROD, Ohio (WLIO) – The Allen East football team wrapped up another four-win campaign in 2024, finishing tied for fifth in the Northwest Conference. While it was a d… Read moreCountdown to Kickoff: Allen East aims to reclaim winning tradition

DELPHOS, Ohio (WLIO) – Last season, the St. John's football team made program history. Despite entering Week 11 with a 3-7 record, the Blue Jays rattled off three stra… Read moreCountdown to Kickoff: St. John’s hungry for more after Cinderella run

LIMA, OH (WLIO) — Adversity is part of the game. That's what you gotta fight through to get back up. Read moreCountdown to Kickoff: Perry banking on speed and improved efficiency to make a run in 2025

BLUFFTON, Ohio (WLIO) — The Bluffton Pirates wrapped up a season to remember in 2024, finishing 13-2 and advancing all the way to the Division VI state semifinals. For… Read moreCountdown to Kickoff: Bluffton looks to build on state semifinal run with new roster in 2025

DELPHOS, Ohio (WLIO) — For the second year in a row, Jefferson finished 1-9 overall and last in the Northwest Conference. But for second-year head coach Allan Pohlman,… Read moreCountdown to Kickoff: Delphos Jefferson Wildcats are looking to turn effort into results

WLIO — For the first time ever, Texas will open the college football season as the nation’s No. 1 team in the Associated Press Top 25. Read moreTexas tops AP preseason poll for first time; Ohio State continues historic run at the No. 3 spot

SPENCERVILLE, Ohio (WLIO) — After a season of highs and lows that ended with a first-round playoff exit, the Spencerville Bearcats are ready to rewrite their story in 2025. Read moreCountdown to Kickoff: Spencerville Bearcats aim to take the next step in 2025

LEIPSIC, Ohio (WLIO) — After departing from the Northwest Conference, the Leipsic Vikings finished 8-5 overall in 2024 and tied for fourth place in their return to the… Read moreCountdown to Kickoff: Leipsic embraces fresh faces, same philosophy

ANNA, Ohio (WLIO) — The Anna Rockets are preparing for lift-off once again. Read moreCountdown to Kickoff: Anna retools for another deep postseason run

ST. MARYS, Ohio (WLIO) — The Roughriders are coming off one of the most exciting playoff runs in West Central Ohio. Read moreCountdown to Kickoff: St. Marys eyes WBL crown after thrilling postseason run

ELIDA, Ohio (WLIO) — After a disappointing 3-8 campaign in 2024, the Elida Bulldogs are entering the new season with a fresh mindset, a revamped defense and a new quar… Read moreCountdown to Kickoff: Elida looks to turn the page after tough 2024 season

HARROD, Ohio (WLIO) – The Allen East football team wrapped up another four-win campaign in 2024, finishing tied for fifth in the Northwest Conference. While it was a d… Read moreCountdown to Kickoff: Allen East aims to reclaim winning tradition

DELPHOS, Ohio (WLIO) – Last season, the St. John's football team made program history. Despite entering Week 11 with a 3-7 record, the Blue Jays rattled off three stra… Read moreCountdown to Kickoff: St. John’s hungry for more after Cinderella run

LIMA, OH (WLIO) — Adversity is part of the game. That's what you gotta fight through to get back up. Read moreCountdown to Kickoff: Perry banking on speed and improved efficiency to make a run in 2025

BLUFFTON, Ohio (WLIO) — The Bluffton Pirates wrapped up a season to remember in 2024, finishing 13-2 and advancing all the way to the Division VI state semifinals. For… Read moreCountdown to Kickoff: Bluffton looks to build on state semifinal run with new roster in 2025

DELPHOS, Ohio (WLIO) — For the second year in a row, Jefferson finished 1-9 overall and last in the Northwest Conference. But for second-year head coach Allan Pohlman,… Read moreCountdown to Kickoff: Delphos Jefferson Wildcats are looking to turn effort into results

WLIO — For the first time ever, Texas will open the college football season as the nation’s No. 1 team in the Associated Press Top 25. Read moreTexas tops AP preseason poll for first time; Ohio State continues historic run at the No. 3 spot

SPENCERVILLE, Ohio (WLIO) — After a season of highs and lows that ended with a first-round playoff exit, the Spencerville Bearcats are ready to rewrite their story in 2025. Read moreCountdown to Kickoff: Spencerville Bearcats aim to take the next step in 2025

LEIPSIC, Ohio (WLIO) — After departing from the Northwest Conference, the Leipsic Vikings finished 8-5 overall in 2024 and tied for fourth place in their return to the… Read moreCountdown to Kickoff: Leipsic embraces fresh faces, same philosophy

ANNA, Ohio (WLIO) — The Anna Rockets are preparing for lift-off once again. Read moreCountdown to Kickoff: Anna retools for another deep postseason run

ST. MARYS, Ohio (WLIO) — The Roughriders are coming off one of the most exciting playoff runs in West Central Ohio. Read moreCountdown to Kickoff: St. Marys eyes WBL crown after thrilling postseason run