​The Sandy Valley Cardinals begin their 2026 high school football campaign on August 20, kicking off the season in Division V, Region 17 for post-season competition. After finishing 0-10 last year, the Cardinals will look to build on a schedule designed to challenge them within the Stark County area and prepare for the OHSAA playoffs. Below is their 2026 slate, followed by a recap of their 2025 results.
All regular-season games are scheduled to start at 7:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted. For fans seeking additional Stark County-area schedules, a broader listing is available. The Cardinals’ 2026 schedule features a mix of home and away contests, starting with a home date against Fairless and culminating in a home clash with Tusky Valley. The schedule is as follows: August 20 at home against Fairless, August 28 at Norton, September 4 at Minerva, September 11 at East Canton, September 18 at home against Malvern, September 25 at Claymont, October 2 at home against Garaway, October 9 at home against Ridgewood, October 16 at Indian Valley, and October 23 at home against Tusky Valley. The state playoffs are set to begin October 30, with the OHSAA state championships scheduled for December 3-5 at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton.
Here is a recap of Sandy Valley’s 2025 schedule by game with results: August 21 at Fairless, a loss 50-13; August 29 vs. Manchester, a loss 48-13; September 5 at East Canton, a loss 47-27; September 12 at Minerva, a loss 47-12; September 19 at Strasburg, a loss 42-7; September 26 at Indian Valley, a loss 56-0; October 3 at Ridgewood, a loss 48-7; October 10 against Claymont, a loss 43-3; October 17 at Garaway, a loss 49-7; October 24 at Tusky Valley, a loss 28-20.
For additional information about the team, the Canton Repository’s sports department can be reached via email at sports@cantonrep.com. This article originally appeared in The Repository, detailing Sandy Valley football schedules, scores, and the OHSAA playoff division and region for SEO purposes.