Countdown to Kickoff

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

CELINA, Ohio (WLIO) — The Celina Bulldogs finished the 2024 season with a 6-5 overall record, going 5-4 in the Western Buckeye League and ending in a three-way tie for… Read moreCountdown to Kickoff: Celina looks to reload and rise in WBL after key senior losses

ST. HENRY, Ohio (WLIO) — After a midseason turnaround in 2024, St. Henry enters the new football season with experience and momentum on its side. Read moreCountdown to Kickoff: St. Henry banking on experience for next step in 2025 season

ROCKFORD, Ohio — The Parkway Panthers will lean on a youthful roster and the experience of head coach Brian Schmidt as they look to bounce back from a one-win season in 2024. Read moreCountdown to Kickoff: Parkway to use youthful roster, veteran coach to spark turnaround

COLUMBUS GROVE, Ohio — The Columbus Grove Bulldogs have built a tradition of excellence, and they’re showing no signs of slowing down. Read moreCountdown to Kickoff: Columbus Grove enters 2025 chasing third straight NWC crown after state semifinal run

WAYNESFIELD, Ohio — After tying for third place in the Northwest Central Conference last fall, Waynesfield-Goshen is looking to take the next step in 2025 — and they’l… Read moreCountdown to Kickoff: Waynesfield-Goshen turns to youth in 2025 with freshman QB

ADA, Ohio — The Ada Bulldogs’ 2024 season ended in frustration, falling to Leipsic in the opening round of the playoffs just one week after beating the Vikings to clos… Read moreCountdown to Kickoff: Ada looks to build off strong BVC debut with new quarterback under center

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

CELINA, Ohio (WLIO) — The Celina Bulldogs finished the 2024 season with a 6-5 overall record, going 5-4 in the Western Buckeye League and ending in a three-way tie for… Read moreCountdown to Kickoff: Celina looks to reload and rise in WBL after key senior losses

ST. HENRY, Ohio (WLIO) — After a midseason turnaround in 2024, St. Henry enters the new football season with experience and momentum on its side. Read moreCountdown to Kickoff: St. Henry banking on experience for next step in 2025 season

ROCKFORD, Ohio — The Parkway Panthers will lean on a youthful roster and the experience of head coach Brian Schmidt as they look to bounce back from a one-win season in 2024. Read moreCountdown to Kickoff: Parkway to use youthful roster, veteran coach to spark turnaround

COLUMBUS GROVE, Ohio — The Columbus Grove Bulldogs have built a tradition of excellence, and they’re showing no signs of slowing down. Read moreCountdown to Kickoff: Columbus Grove enters 2025 chasing third straight NWC crown after state semifinal run

WAYNESFIELD, Ohio — After tying for third place in the Northwest Central Conference last fall, Waynesfield-Goshen is looking to take the next step in 2025 — and they’l… Read moreCountdown to Kickoff: Waynesfield-Goshen turns to youth in 2025 with freshman QB

ADA, Ohio — The Ada Bulldogs’ 2024 season ended in frustration, falling to Leipsic in the opening round of the playoffs just one week after beating the Vikings to clos… Read moreCountdown to Kickoff: Ada looks to build off strong BVC debut with new quarterback under center