Pictured above is the Ashland High School 2026 Homecoming Court. In the back: Eric Cao, Killian O'Brien, Garrett Davis, Hunter Smith, and Guardian Miller. In the front: Olivia Swartz, Rylan Mcfrederick, Alanah Cole, Mollie Ellenwood, and Sadie Walter. Credit: Leo Mancha/Ashland High School

ASHLAND — Ashland High School has announced its 2026 Homecoming Court.

The girls on the court include: Olivia Swartz, Rylan Mcfrederick, Alanah Cole, Mollie Ellenwood, and Sadie Walter. The boys are Eric Cao, Killian O’Brien, Garrett Davis, Hunter Smith, and Guardian Miller.

The Homecoming football game is this Friday, against Madison.

Pregame festivities will begin at 6:15 p.m with the band and court procession down Katherine Avenue.

Crowning of this year’s king and queen as well as the recognition of the 2026 Mr. Football winner will take place at 6:50 p.m.

The dance will take place at Ashland High School on Saturday from 7 to 10 p.m. This year’s homecoming theme is “A Hawaiian Luau Homecoming – Finding Paradise Right at Home-coming.” 

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