Marysville, Fairfield and Loveland Lead Ohio 2026 Postseason Single-Gender Rankings

By Michael McHargh, Ohio contributor

After ten weeks of competition, countless head-to-head battles, and surprising upsets almost every weekend, the 2026 season has come to a close for Ohio. In the single-gender division, there were many similar face-offs with varying results, indicating just how competitive the season was.

Each week, four panelists from Ohio ranked the top five single-gender choirs. Below is a weekly leaderboard for the top five, followed by a final ranking for the season for all ten single-gender groups that call Ohio home.

1. Marysville “Swingers Select”

In only their second year of competition, Swingers Select maintained the high levels of excellence and competitiveness that the Marysville program is very well-known for. In six competitions, Select earned four divisional championships, three finals appearances, and nine major captions. They went toe-to-toe with almost every single-gender group in Ohio and split their meetings with Fairfield in the season, proving their dominance in this ever-growing division. Their show this year was themed to female empowerment and they displayed exactly that. Although they are fairly new to the single-gender scene, Marysville has continued to show that success runs deep within their program. 

2. Fairfield “Pure Elegance”

While their record on paper may not look as impressive as others, Pure Elegance was undoubtedly another top-tier treble choir in Ohio this year. Their show, themed to the board game/movie franchise Clue, finished the season with two divisional wins, two finals appearances, and a missed placement at only one competition. While Fairfield had a shorter competition schedule than many of their peers, they made the most of every opportunity, delivering polished performances and capitalizing on key moments to secure impressive victories.

3. Loveland “Allure”

After a not-so-impressive season in 2025, Allure came back into the scene with lots to prove, and they did exactly that. They started their season with a divisional win and massive finals berth at Beavercreek, and followed that up with another divisional win and two more finals appearances. Loveland closed out their season at Show Choir Nationals where they earned fourth place and the Best Band caption in the Treble Division. Allure’s show, titled Shifting Gears, was another story of girl empowerment and the ability to choose their own path in life. 

4. Olentangy “She-Notes”

Olentangy’s program saw an impressive resurgence in the 2026 season, and the She-Notes were a key part of that momentum. Despite facing some of the nation’s top treble choirs, they held their own and delivered a strong competitive season, highlighted by two finals appearances and a podium finish at a highly-competitive national competition. Their show, “Bloom!”, embraced a simple, yet charming, concept centered around the growth of a garden. With this upward trajectory, Olentangy has quickly become a program to watch, as anticipation builds around what they’ll bring to the stage in the coming seasons. 

5. Grove City “Class Act”

Class Act has firmly established itself as a top treble choir in the circuit, consistently earning divisional titles, finals appearances, and overall podium placements—and this season was no exception. Across four competitions, they earned two divisional championships and advanced to finals three times. Their show, “On the Red Carpet,” delivered a polished performance that maintained the competitive edge that they have come to present. Class Act did spend a handful of weeks at the top of the rankings at the beginning of the season; they were one of only three groups all season to take the top spot.. 

6. ETC “Rouge”

Rouge saw a continuous increase in competitiveness in the first few seasons after the pandemic, culminating in an undefeated season in 2024. But in the seasons following, the treble playing field leveled out, which saw ETC more evenly matched with their competitors. The 2026 season still brought success for Rouge, with five finals appearances and one divisional win across five competitions. The theme of their show was a familiar feminine empowerment storyline entitled Dynasty, using many of today’s top hits as vehicles to drive their show. Despite the smaller number of divisional wins for this season, Rouge is still very much in the conversation. 

7. Marion Harding “Singers Xtreme”

As Ohio’s only bass choir, Singers Xtreme has been one of Ohio’s most entertaining single-gender groups for many years and this season was no different. Their show, themed with popular Broadway hits, brought them two podium placements in four competitions. Although they never earned a finals appearance, Xtreme still maintained some competitive edge, placing above several other choirs throughout the season. 

8. Twinsburg “Blue Harmony”

Twinsburg secured the eighth spot with their show, Coven. While they only made two appearances this season, Blue Harmony still managed to leave an impression on several panelists. Despite a quieter and less decorated season overall, their performances showed moments of strength and potential that kept them in the conversation. 

9. Alliance “Aviatrix”

Aviatrix is one of Ohio’s newer treble choirs, but they’ve wasted no time establishing themselves as a formidable competitor, especially among the state’s small unisex groups. Their show this season, a tribute to Beyoncé, marked a major step forward for the group. With their first-ever overall finals appearance and second divisional win, Aviatrix continues to build momentum and prove they’re a rising program to watch in the coming years. 

10. Mount Notre Dame “Jubilation”

Mount Notre Dame hails as Ohio’s only standalone treble choir, and usually competes once each year in the Cincinnati area. This season they competed at Hamilton, placing second in their division behind Grove City.