Playoff sites revealed for Week 12 games as Jackson, Waverly, ‘Burg and SE advance

SOSA Staff Report

The OHSAA released Week 12 playoff sites Sunday afternoon as local teams learned of their next postseason destination.

After a record-setting win over Centennial, the Jackson Ironmen (11-0) will face Jonathan Alder (11-0) in a Division III, Region 11 Semifinal. That game will take place at 7 p.m., Friday at Teays Valley High School.

Waverly (9-2) won its first playoff game since 2007 with a 40-0 decision over Gallia Academy. The Tigers’ Week 12 opponent will be Bloom-Carroll (9-2) in a Division VI, Region 15 Semifinal. That contest is scheduled for 7 p.m., Saturday at Chillicothe’s Herrnstein Field.

In Division V, Region 19, Wheelersburg (8-3) was a 28-23 winner over Minford. The Pirates will now meet with West Lafayette Ridgewood (11-0) at 7 p.m., Saturday. That game’s site will be Lancaster High School.

Meanwhile, after a 56-6 win over Wellston in the same region, Ironton (10-1) will face Amanda-Clearcreek at 7 p.m., Saturday at Jackson High School.

The Southeastern Panthers (11-0) had little trouble with Dayton Christian on Friday, beating the Warriors by 37-point margin. Southeastern’s next opponent will be Covington, who they’ll meet with at 7 p.m., Friday at Xenia High School.