The second half of the 2026 high school football regular season kicked off Friday night across Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Below are the latest scores and key match‑ups from Week 6.
GMC Showdown: Princeton vs. Lakota East
Princeton traveled 75 miles north to face #7 Lakota East, hoping to preserve its unbeaten record in the Greater Miami Conference. Quarterback Monsanna Torbert and running back Jordan Hall have combined for 24 touchdowns and 739 rushing yards this season, while Torbert has thrown for 687 yards and seven scores. Wide receiver Lorenzo McMullen Jr. has been a frequent target.
Lakota East, coming off a single loss to rival Lakota West, relies on third‑leading passer Nile Knutson and a capable receiving corps featuring Braxton Thurman and Carter Jones. Defensive leader Tra’Vion Bailey anchors their secondary.
Battle of the Titans: St. Xavier vs. Elder
St. Xavier looks to revitalize its offense against #2 Elder. Quarterback Aidan Newdigate has amassed 527 rushing yards, complementing his 473 passing yards and a strong connection with veteran receiver Logan Von Holle. Defensive standout Griffin Lyons leads the Bombers in tackles.
Elder continues its dominant start, with Kaden Estep leading the league in both passing and rushing and on pace for a 2,000‑yard passing season and 1,000‑yard rushing season. Defensive anchor Braydon Tepe helps keep the Panthers’ opponents in check.
ECC Clash: Lebanon vs. Kings
On the northeast side of town, Lebanon and Kings square off in a ground‑game duel. Lebanon’s backfield is anchored by Logan Schmenk, while Kings count on Oliver Young to carry the load. Both backs rank among the ECC’s top rushers, and their defenses will need to stay disciplined.
CHL Contest: Madeira vs. Deer Park
In the CHL, unbeaten Deer Park meets one‑loss Madeira. Deer Park’s tandem of Tink Sellers and Morgan Brown has driven their success, while Madeira’s offense features running back Simon Peters, wideout Sam Redlinger and the versatile Cooper Blackburn. Turnover‑free play will likely decide the outcome.
Betting tips from the source suggest Princeton, Elder, Kings (at home) and Madeira as the likely winners, but the games remain competitive and could swing on a single big play.
Original reporting: WLWT Cincinnati — read the source article.
