Carlisle Indians Head to Playoffs, Host First-Round Game Friday Night

CARLISLE, OH -- Friday night football will continue for the Carlisle Indians as the high school football team prepares to host the opening round of the 2026 Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) playoffs.

The Indians will welcome the Greenon Knights to Laughlin Field on Friday, Oct. 30, with kickoff scheduled for 7 p.m.

Carlisle finished the regular season with a 6-4 record, earning the No. 7 seed in Division V, Region 20. Greenon, which finished its regular season 6-3, enters the playoffs as the No. 10 seed.

The playoff appearance gives Carlisle another opportunity to compete in front of its hometown fans, with a chance to advance to the regional quarterfinals on Friday, Nov. 6.

Under the OHSAA playoff format, the top four teams in each region receive a first-round bye, while teams seeded fifth through eighth host opening-round games.

For Carlisle players, coaches and fans, Friday's game offers an opportunity to keep the season alive and bring another exciting night of high school football to the community. Fans are encouraged to wear their Carlisle red and white and head to Laughlin Field to cheer on the Indians as they begin their playoff journey.

Tickets for OHSAA playoff games are available through the association's online ticketing website. OHSAA lists regional playoff tickets at $12 for adults and $5 for students, available at OHSAA Tickets

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