The playoff picture for the 2025 high school football season has gotten a lot clearer heading into the final week of the regular season.
More than a dozen area teams have already clinched a playoff berth, according to joeeitel.com, and a handful of other squads are in prime position for the postseason, as well.
Quite a few teams, however, are on the bubble when it comes to extending their season. The top 12 teams in each region will advance to the OHSAA playoffs, with the top four seeds receiving a bye in the opening round.
Here is a look at those who are fighting for their playoff lives with one regular season contest to go.
FREMONT ROSS
The Little Giants (5-4 record) are clinging to the 12th and final spot in the Division II, Region 6 standings, according to joeeitel.com. Fremont Ro

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