Thanks to a defense that created three turnovers, Olentangy Liberty stymied seven-time state champion Lakewood St. Edward to punch its ticket to the program’s first-ever state championship game. Mansfield, OH – Throughout much of what has blossomed into the deepest playoff run in program history, Olentangy Liberty has leaned on a neutralizing, turnover-producing defense and an offense capable of big plays when needed. The
While boasting a highly successful program through the years, unbeaten London on Friday in rainy, windy conditions captured its first regional championship in 30 years, earning a state semifinal date with top-ranked Watterson. Springfield, OH – Still having something to play for during Thanksgiving week has long been considered a rite of passage for programs experiencing exceptional seasons, but the
Long regarded as the second dog in talent-rich Pickerington, North advanced to its first regional title game since 2017 with a hard-nosed win over Olentangy Berlin. Columbus, OH – Nate Hillerich always had heard that heading one of the Pickerington programs was about as good a gig a central Ohio coach could hope for, and making it to a regional
Linebacker James Wilcox returned a fourth-quarter interception 75 yards to set up the game-winning score as UA avenged an Ohio Capital Conference Central Division defeat against Olentangy Orange in a playoff rematch. Lewis Center, OH– It was easy for senior linebacker James Wilcox to smile through the pain that was lingering in his hands as he and his Upper