Who are the players to watch for on Friday nights? Who are the names you’ll be reading about in the Marion Star this fall? Who are the guys who will be vying for postseason honors?
Seven All-Ohioans return to the Marion-area football field for the 2026 season. There are eight others coming back who earned All-Central District nods in 2025. Plus, there were more than two dozen others who were on the cusp of earning honors from the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association last year.
These players will be the ones to know when the season starts Friday night, Aug. 21, for Week 1.
The Honorable Mentions
The Next Five
In the Top 10
The Top Five
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