The Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) has officially released its divisional breakdowns for the upcoming 2025-26 winter sports season. While most sports will remain in the same divisions as last year, girls and boys basketball divisions have been updated based on the OHSAA’s competitive balance process.
Updated OHSAA Basketball Divisions for 2025-26
Each year, girls and boys basketball divisions are recalculated to reflect changes in enrollment and competitive balance data. This annual adjustment aims to ensure fair competition by considering factors beyond just school size, such as the influence of transfers and roster composition.
- Girls Basketball 2025-26 Divisions: View Breakdown
- Girls Basketball Home: Visit Here
- Boys Basketball 2025-26 Divisions: View Breakdown
- Boys Basketball Home: Visit Here
Winter Sports Divisions Remain Steady for Wrestling, Swimming, Bowling
For other winter sports, divisions remain unchanged from the 2024-25 season. These sports operate on a two-year enrollment cycle and are not affected by competitive balance adjustments:
- Boys Wrestling: 2025-26 Divisional Breakdown
- Swimming and Diving: 2025-26 Divisional Breakdown
- Bowling: 2025-26 Divisional Breakdown
Additionally, gymnastics, ice hockey, and girls wrestling continue with a single-division format for all participating schools.
Prepare for the 2025-26 Ohio High School Winter Sports Season
The OHSAA previously announced fall sports divisional breakdowns this spring, and now winter sports divisions are officially set. Schools, athletes, coaches, and fans across Ohio can begin preparing for the highly anticipated winter sports season.
For a deeper dive into how the OHSAA’s competitive balance process works, visit the Competitive Balance Resource Center.
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