The football playoffs begin on Friday night, and six area teams will start a quest for a state title.
They’re not the only local high school teams chasing a trophy this week. Five area volleyball teams will be playing in regional matches on Thursday night.
Any fans interested in attending any playoff football or tournament volleyball events can purchase presale tickets from a participating school. Not only are presale tickets offered a discounted rate compared to the gate prices, but participating schools receive a portion of the sales.
All presale playoff football tickets are $8 compared to $9 at the door, while all tournament volleyball presale tickets are $6 compared to $8 at the gate.
Information on presale tickets available at area schools is below.
Football
Sidney presale, parking information
Presale tickets for Sidney’s playoff game against Belmont on Friday are available daily until Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the high school athletic office (room D102). In addition, tickets are also available daily at Lochards, Downtown Barbershop and Ernst Sporting Goods.
No Greater Western Ohio Conference, southwest district board, Gold Jacket or Sidney City Schools passes will be accepted. No tickets are necessary for children who have not yet entered kindergarten.
Season ticket holders who have reserved seats can get their regular seat but most buy a presale ticket at Sidney High School.
All reserved parking lot passes at Sidney Memorial Stadium will be honored. Arrive early and park in a marked space.
Gates at Sidney Memorial Stadium open at 6 p.m. on Friday with kickoff at 7:30.
Anna presale tickets
Anna will sell presale tickets for Friday’s playoff game at Middletown Madison daily until Friday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m at the high school. In addition, presale tickets on Wednesday will be available until 6:30 p.m.
Fort Loramie presale tickets
Fort Loramie will sell presale tickets for Friday’s game at Minster daily until Friday from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the high school athletic office. In addition, tickets will also be on sale at the high school on Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Tickets are also on sale during normal business hours at Wagner’s until 1 p.m. on Friday.
Minster presale tickets
Minster will sell presale tickets for Friday’s game against Fort Loramie at the high school. Tickets will be on sale on Wednesday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. and from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., on Thursday from 8:15 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Friday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Tickets will also be on sale at the elementary school on Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 8:15 a.m.
Lehman Catholic presale, parking information
Presale tickets for Lehman’s playoff game against Lima Perry are available daily at the high school from 7 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Tickets can also be purchased at the East 47 Marathon in Sidney and Readmore Hallmark in Piqua daily until 4 p.m. on Friday.
Parking at Piqua’s Alexander Stadium will be $3.
Volleyball
Anna presale tickets
Anna will sell presale tickets for Thursday’s regional semifinal match against Miami East daily until Friday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m at the high school. In addition, presale tickets on Wednesday will be available until 6:30 p.m.
Fort Loramie presale tickets
Fort Loramie will sell presale tickets for Thursday’s regional semifinal against Russia daily until Friday from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the high school athletic office. In addition, tickets will also be on sale at the high school on Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Jackson Center presale tickets
Presale tickets for Jackson Center’s regional semifinal against New Bremen are available during school hours daily until Thursday.
New Bremen presale tickets
Tickets for New Bremen’s regional semifinal match against Jackson Center are available at the high school on Wednesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. and on Wednesday night from 6 to 7.