CINCINNATI — The Bearcats added a three-star talent to the 2026 football class for the second consecutive day this week. McDonogh 35 (Louisiana) wide receiver Heij Jackson is joining the class. According to 247Sports, Jackson is the 1,391st-ranked player nationally and the 203rd-ranked wide receiver.

Here are the potential paths for Cincinnati's five high school football teams if they advance to the Division I, II and IV state semifinals.

Saint Louis Lift for Life Academy three-star cornerback Kameron Hurst has flipped his commitment from Washington State to Cincinnati. Pledged to the Cougars since June, Hurst is now set to head to the Big 12 to play for Scott Satterfield and the Bearcats.

Ball State hosts the Cincinnati Bearcats after Grace Kingery scored 22 points in Ball State's 83-59 victory over the Memphis Tigers

Nine Cincinnati boys high school soccer teams played on Nov. 2 for five spots in the state tournament. Here's who advanced.

The Cardinals first in the nation in the defensive rebound category (36.8) and third in rebounds per game (51.25). Ball State is only one of 68 teams that remain undefeated so far this season. 19th 3-pointers per game - Grace Kingery (3.25)