Ohio High School Football: Anderson Unveils 2026 Schedule

The Raptors look to build on last season's state runner-up finish.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 1:35pm

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A fractured, multi-perspective painting depicting a high school football game, with the players and field broken down into abstract geometric shapes and planes of orange, black, and white.A cubist interpretation of the Anderson Raptors' upcoming high school football season, with their star players and intense matchups rendered in a fragmented, geometric style.Cincinnati Today

The Anderson High School football team in Cincinnati, Ohio has released its 2026 schedule, which features a matchup against Kentucky powerhouse Trinity Shamrocks to open the season. The Raptors, who were state finalists in 2025, return several top college prospects including four-star cornerback Ace Alston and four-star EDGE Antwoine Higgins Jr.

Why it matters

Anderson is one of Ohio's top high school football programs, consistently producing Division I talent. Their 2026 schedule features several tough in-state opponents as they look to build on last season's success and make another deep playoff run.

The details

The Raptors' 2026 schedule is nearly identical to last year's, with the lone change being the season opener against Louisville Trinity, the No. 1 ranked team in Kentucky. Other notable games include matchups against West Clermont, Lebanon, Kings, Turpin, and Winton Woods. Anderson finished 2025 with a 15-1 record and as the state's No. 7 ranked team, falling in the Division II state championship game.

  • The 2026 high school football season kicks off on August 21 when Anderson hosts Louisville Trinity.
  • Anderson's regular season concludes on October 23 with a road game against Loveland.

The players

Ace Alston

A 2027 four-star cornerback who has committed to play at Notre Dame.

Antwoine Higgins Jr.

A 2027 four-star EDGE prospect for the Raptors.

Evan Dreyer

The head coach of the Anderson Raptors, leading the program to a state finalist appearance in 2025.

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What they’re saying

“The 2026 season is a ways away but teams are releasing schedules with Anderson unveiling theirs to Rivals.”

— Andy Villamarzo, Author

What’s next

Anderson will look to continue its momentum from last season's state runner-up finish as the team prepares for the 2026 campaign. The Raptors' season opener against Louisville Trinity on August 21 will be a key early test for the squad.

The takeaway

Anderson High School remains one of Ohio's premier football programs, consistently producing top college talent. Their 2026 schedule features several tough opponents as the Raptors aim to build on last season's success and make another deep playoff run.