Tipp’s star-studded roster frustrated and abused Bellbrook, snapping the Golden Eagles’ 12-year regular-season streak without a shutout. Running back Xavier Melton gashed the Bellbrook defense early, then two familiar faces with new roles, Will Strong and Collin Isaac, joined the fun, rushing for a touchdown each.
Marion Local's U13 learned the hard way that tournaments produce more losers than winners. But at the Minster Classic, a balanced approach between a passion for winning and a love for playing makes it worth competing every year, win, lose or draw. Russia's Eli Shappie (pictured) pitched four innings, striking out four, and allowing no runs on two hits.
Coldwater's thrilling seventh-inning rally earned the Cavs a regional title and a 23rd trip to state. After entering the bottom of the seventh trailing 3-2, Braxton Taylor drove in the tying run, then scored the winner off of Mason Welsch's blast. Cory Klenke and Jack Hemmelgarn celebrate the regional title win. (Pictured)