Week 12 of the high school football season in Cincinnati is the regional quarterfinal round of the postseason and the area’s top seeds are back in action.
There are 20 games featuring Cincinnati schools, including six in Division I. At least one local team is still in contention in all of Ohio’s seven divisions.
Check back to this file periodically before, during and after games are played for live scores and updates from every game in Cincinnati. Once the games are over, keep returning for stats and box score analysis added throughout the night. This is your one-stop location for Friday night updates in Cincinnati.
Elder is 11-0 for first time in school history
For the first time, the Elder Panthers have started a season with 11-straight victories. The No. 1 seed in Region 4 beat Fairfield 27-7 at The Pit, advancing to the regional semifinals against either Princeton or Winton Woods.
Taft is 11-0 after dominating Clinton-Massie 44-7
The game began as the 10-0 Taft Senators welcoming the 10-1 Clinton-Massie Falcons in an anticipated matchup. A running clock was started and Taft cruised by the Falcons 44-7 to advance to the regional semifinals. The touchdown allowed to Clinton-Massie was the first score Taft gave up since Week 3.
Indian Hill scores 57 points in first half
The undefeated Indian Hill Braves don’t seem to be in danger of getting their first loss of the year. Indian Hill dominated Washington Court House in the first half, taking a 57-6 lead into halftime. Indian Hill’s 57 points are the most scored by the team in a game this year.
WATCH: Tyson Davis touchdown has Lakota West leading Moeller 14-12 at halftime
Undefeated Williamsburg trails big in Division V playoffs
Undefeated and the top seed in Division V, Region 20, the Williamsburg Wildcats are trailing big in their playoff opener. No. 8 North Union leads Williamsburg 34-8 at halftime.
Elder leads Fairfield 14-7 at halftime
The undefeated Elder Panthers have a 14-7 lead at the break over Fairfield. Elder led 14-0 on a pair of Tommy Becker touchdowns before Fairfield cut the lead on a pass with 14 seconds left in the half.
Badin leads Alter 28-7 in second quarter
Badin, who beat Alter 28-14 in the regular season, has already matched its total from that game in the postseason repeat. The Rams gave up a touchdown on the first play of the second quarter, but took the kickoff 75 yards for a touchdown and a 28-7 advantage.
Daniel Vollmer touchdowns put St. Xavier over Lakota East
The Lakota East Thunderhawks scored first, but a pair of Daniel Vollmer touchdowns have the St. Xavier Bombers back on top 14-0 in the second quarter.
McNicholas leads undefeated London after a quarter
The McNicholas Rockets are on the road at 10-0 and Region 12 top seed London. McNicholas leads the Red Raiders 7-3 after a quarter thanks to a 50-yard touchdown by Evan Sandfoss.
Lakota West strikes first at Moeller
In a Moeller home game at Mount St. Joseph, the Lakota West Firebirds struck first against the No. 2 Crusaders. Jackson Smith connected on a 45-yard pass to Karmelo Jordan for a 7-0 lead.
Taft leads Clinton-Massie on Monsanna Torbert pick-six
Taft’s four-star junior quarterback can also get some work done on defense. Monsanna Torbert had his second interception in as many games, taking this one 100-yards for a touchdown. Undefeated Taft leads Clinton-Massie 7-0 in the first quarter of the Region 16 playoff game.
Cincinnati high school football Week 12 scoreboard
All contests are sorted by postseason division and region. Check back periodically or refresh for updates.
Division I, Region 4
Elder 27, Fairfield 7 – FINAL
Winton Woods 16, Princeton 3 – Q3
Lakota West 14, Moeller 12 – Q3
St. Xavier 35, Lakota East 7 – Q4
Division I, Region 2
Middletown 10, Lebanon 0 – Q3
Springfield 21, Springboro 3 – Q3
Division II, Region 8
Anderson 14, Withrow 0 – Q3
La Salle 14, Xenia 7 – Q4
Harrison 21, Kings 21 – Q3
Division III, Region 12
McNicholas 14, London 10 – Q4
Tippecanoe 55, Talawanda 7 – Q4
Badin 35, Alter 21 – Q4
Division IV, Region 16
Indian Hill 57, Washington Court House 6 – Q4
Taft 44, Clinton-Massie 7 – FINAL
Valley View 17, Wyoming 14 – Q4
CHCA 16, Brookville 15 – Q3
Division V, Region 20
North Union 34, Williamsburg 14 – Q3
Mariemont 23, Miami East 0 – Q4
Division VI, Region 24
Coldwater 38, St. Bernard-Elmwood Place 0 – Q3
Division VII, Region 28
Cedarville 41, Cincinnati Country Day 21 – Q3
Recruiting: Moeller senior tight end Cooper McCutchan decommits from North Carolina
Committed to North Carolina since May, Moeller’s three-star senior tight end Cooper McCutchan decommitted from the Tar Heels on Nov. 5.
Week 12 previews and predictions in Cincinnati
Before the games begin, check out some previews and predictions for each high school football game in Cincinnati for the regional quarterfinals.
Looking for live updates in Northern Kentucky?
Looking for live scores and updates for games in Northern Kentucky and Indiana? Check here periodically for all the postseason updates in Kentucky.
Who were Cincinnati’s top performers in Week 11?
Last week’s slate featured 19 games in Cincinnati plus others in Northern Kentucky and Indiana. Check out the takeaways and top performers from last week’s postseason opener.
Who won across Cincinnati in Week 11?
As Week 12 and second round of the postseason begins, check out how Cincinnati’s teams got to this point by looking at who knocked out who in Week 11.
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This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Cincinnati high school football scores, live updates for Week 12 postseason games
Reporting by Alex Harrison, Cincinnati Enquirer / Cincinnati Enquirer
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