​The Marlington Dukes begin their 2026 high school football campaign on August 21, kicking off against Warrensville Heights. After finishing last season with a 3-7 record, the Dukes find themselves placed in Division IV, Region 13 for playoff qualification. The following is a comprehensive look at their 2026 schedule, paired with a recap of their 2025 results to provide context for the program’s trajectory this season. All regular-season games are scheduled to start at 7 p.m. unless a different kickoff time is specified. Fans seeking more Stark County-area schedules can click through for broader listings, and fans can watch Ohio high school football on the NFHS Network throughout the year.
The Dukes’ 2026 schedule unfolds as follows: August 21 at Warrensville Heights, August 28 at Northwest, September 4 hosting Norton, September 11 hosting Minerva, September 18 hosting West Branch, September 25 on the road at Howland, October 2 on the road at Salem, October 9 hosting Carrollton, October 16 hosting Mogadore, and October 23 on the road at Alliance. The state playoffs are set to begin on October 30, with the OHSAA state championship games scheduled for December 3-5 at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton.
A look back at the Dukes’ 2025 results helps illustrate the season’s arc. The schedule and results from the prior year show a mix of wins and losses across a challenging slate. The Dukes opened the season with a win at Warrensville Heights on August 22, followed by a loss to Northwest on August 29. They bounced back with a victory on September 5 at Howland, but then dropped a close game to Louisville on September 12. A high-scoring win at Warren JFK on September 20 highlighted their midseason stretch, yet losses continued, including road losses to Carrollton on September 26 and to West Branch on October 3. The team faced a narrow defeat to Minerva on October 10, followed by a substantial defeat at Salem on October 17 and a close loss to Alliance on October 24.
For fans seeking further details, the Canton Repository’s sports department can be reached at sports@cantonrep.com. This report originally appeared in The Repository under their coverage of Marlington football, including schedules, scores, and OHSAA playoff implications, reflecting the team’s Division IV, Region 13 alignment for the postseason. This rewritten overview aims to provide a thorough, SEO-friendly recap of the Dukes’ 2026 prospects while anchoring context in their 2025 performance.