The Malvern Hornets open the 2026 high school football season on Aug. 21.
The Hornets, 7-5 a year ago, are in Division VII, Region 25 for the postseason.
Here’s a look at their schedule this season, as well as a look back at their 2025 scores.
All regular-season games listed kick off at 7 p.m., unless noted. Click here for all Stark County-area schedules.
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2026 Malvern High School football schedule
- Aug. 21 vs. Trinity
- Aug. 28 vs. McDonald
- Sept. 4 at East Palestine
- Sept. 11 at Mogadore
- Sept. 18 at Sandy Valley
- Sept. 25 vs. Newcomerstown
- Oct. 2 at Tuscarawas Central Catholic
- Oct. 9 at Buckeye Trail
- Oct. 16 vs. Strasburg
- Oct. 23 vs. East Canton
2026 OHSAA playoff information
The state playoffs begin Oct. 30. The OHSAA state championship games are Dec. 3-5 at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton.
2025 Malvern Hornets football scores | Final record: 7-5
- Fri., Aug. 22, at Valley Christian | WIN 16-8 | Recap
- Fri., Aug. 29, at Martins Ferry | Loss 35-6 | Recap
- Fri., Sept. 5, Harrison Central | WIN 34-15 | Recap
- Fri., Sept. 12, Mogadore | Loss 28-14 | Recap
- Fri., Sept. 19, Tusky Valley | WIN 14-13 | Recap
- Fri., Sept. 26, at Strasburg | WIN 16-10 | Recap
- Fri., Oct. 3, Buckeye Trail | WON 54-22 | Recap
- Fri., Oct. 10, at Newcomerstown | Loss 40-12 | Recap
- Fri., Oct. 17, Tusc. Central Catholic | WIN 56-16 | Recap
- Fri., Oct. 24, at East Canton | Loss 7-6 | Story
- DIVISION VII PLAYOFFS
- Fri., Oct. 31, Ashtabula St. John | WIN 34-0 | Recap
- Fri., Nov. 7, at Monroeville | Loss 34-14 | Recap
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