The Beechwood Tigers open their 2026 season hosting the Indian Hill Braves, game time 7:30 in Ft. Mitchell. Fans will get their first look at Beechwood''s improved stadium featuring a new press box, new concession stand and added seating.

The Braves are coached by former Covington Catholic coach John Rodenberg who led Indian Hill to a 13-1 record and state semi finals appearance last season. They are led by two sport superstar QB Devlan Daniel.

The Tigers will be led in 2026 by returning head coach Noel Rash, who has previously coached Beechwood to 8 state titles. On the field the Tigers feature their own two sport superstar in WR Tyler Fryman and D1 QB Emmett Queen.

This should be a fantastic matchup. How do you seeing it going?

Massey ratings favor Indian Hill.

Interesting matchup.

Don’t know much about Indian Hill but always rooting for the KY team!

Yappi from Ohio has rankings and they started Indian Hill at 10th in Division 3.

2026 Division III Poll (Preseason)
1 Steubenville (Steubenville) (174) [8]
2 Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy (Cuyahoga Falls) (161) [6]
3 Tippecanoe (Tipp City) (151) [6]
4 Wapakoneta (Wapakoneta) (130)
5 Archbishop Alter (Kettering) (112)
6 Ursuline (Youngstown) (88) [3]
7 Lake Catholic (Mentor) (81) [1]
8 Canfield (Canfield) (75) [1]
9 Benedictine (Cleveland) (73) [3]
10 Indian Hill (Cincinnati) (71)

https://yappi.com/

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There are seven classes in Ohio and I assume Beechwood would be D5.

I expect a great game!

Indian Hill's 2025 results from MaxPreps.

Beechwood 34 to 12

11 hours ago, Cobraxx said:

Don’t know much about Indian Hill but always rooting for the KY team!

This will be one of the wealthier matchups in the country this week.

Everyone knows about the skill position talent. I think we know there is enough talent in the skill guys to win big this season but I think the real key will be how the O-line and defense perform. Looking forward to a competitive test this week to start the season.

I wouldn't sleep on Indian Hill, this may be Beechwood's only game this year where they don't have the best player on the field.

I expect the Tigers to win, but should be close and in doubt into the 4th Q.

This game is in our contest.

4 hours ago, Three Blind Mice said:

This will be one of the wealthier matchups in the country this week.

Close to 50% of the residents of Ft. Mitchell live in apartments.

1 hour ago, FatNate said:

Everyone knows about the skill position talent. I think we know there is enough talent in the skill guys to win big this season but I think the real key will be how the O-line and defense perform. Looking forward to a competitive test this week to start the season.

After 2 scrimmages, I am more confident in the o-line. Two nice sized tackles, an experienced proven center and the guards look solid. This o-line has some promising upside as they get more experience together.

19 minutes ago, Voice of Reason said:

Close to 50% of the residents of Ft. Mitchell live in apartments.

Not too get too far off topic, but did you mean over 50% of residents rent, or live in actual apartments? If apartments, what other apartment complexes are there within the Beechwood School District other than by Fort Mitchell Park?

As for the game, the Beechwood defensive ends must keep contain. Keeping the Indian Hill QB from getting outside will be at the top of the gameplan.

2 hours ago, The Double Deuce said:

I wouldn't sleep on Indian Hill, this may be Beechwood's only game this year where they don't have the best player on the field.

I expect the Tigers to win, but should be close and in doubt into the 4th Q.

I don’t know much about Indian Hill. Who are their top players?