Huntington seeks playoff berth after near miss last season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 5:58 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Huntington aims for a playoff spot following a disappointing end to last season. Head coach Clay Beeler reflected on last year's 36-30 loss to Piketon that left the team just outside the postseason cutoff by 0.3515 points. Now, with a record of 6-4 last season, expectations have shifted from hope to necessity. A revamped non-conference schedule opens with a match against Newark Catholic on August 21. Senior quarterback Frankie Hirsch, supported by a strong offensive line and key players, hopes to secure Huntington’s long-desired playoff appearance.
- •Huntington missed playoffs last year by 0.3515 points.
- •Team finished last season with a 6-4 record.
- •Upcoming match against Newark Catholic slated for August 21.
- •Frankie Hirsch is expected to lead the offense.
- •Expectations have shifted to a postseason requirement.
- 5:58 PMYahoo Sports — With expectations in place, Huntington hoping to make playoff push
"After missing the playoffs by a fraction of a point last year, Huntington is aiming for a postseason run.
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