The Ohio high school football playoffs begin soon. See which Akron area-teams have clinched a spot and who can clinch during OHSAA Week 9.

SALEM, Ohio (WKBN) – Salem defeated Marlington Friday night, 61-39. Watch the video above for extended highlights from the game. Salem (6-3) will host West Branch in week 10. Get updated high school football scores on the WKBN scores page throughout the season.

Here's where Stark County high school football teams sit in the OHSAA state playoffs picture entering Week 9. A lot of teams remain in the mix.

The Greater Akron high school football power rankings have shifted once again. Here's what the top eight looks like heading into the penultimate week.

Jeromesville Hillsdale recorded a big victory over Rittman 49-13 in Ohio high school football on Oct. 17. The first quarter gave Jeromesville Hillsdale a 7-0 lead over Rittman. The Falcons registered a 21-13 advantage at intermission over the Indians. Jeromesville Hillsdale roared to a 42-13 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

Cincinnati Northwest is coming off a high-scoring 48-35 victory over Dayton Dunbar, powered by junior running back Ethan Dixon’s 209-yard, two-touchdown rushing effort and junior quarterback Jaylen Lilly’s two touchdown passes.

The Buckeyes lead the all-time series 63-18-5, with victories in the past 10 meetings, including 3 Big Ten Championship Game wins. Ohio State won the most recent game, played in Madison Oct. 28, 2023,

Georgia leads the all-time series 33-14-1, including 19-4-1 in Athens. The Bulldogs are 7-point favorites in the latest Ole Miss vs. Georgia odds, while the over/under for total points scored is 56.5 via SportsLine consensus.