Westerville South’s Amari Hodges finds space to shoot ahead of the close-out from Pickerington Central’s Gavin Headings, but the Tigers allowed precious few open looks in advancing to their second straight Division I regional final. (PressPros Feature Photo by John Hulkenberg.).

Olentangy Orange’s Jordan Edwards, shooting over Newark's Austin Rose, stuffed the stat sheet admirably to power Olentangy Orange to a comfortable victory that advances the Pioneers to their first regional championship game. (PressPros Feature Photo by John Hulkenberg).

Westerville South’s Kruz McClure and Dublin Jerome’s Max Hanneman battle for a rebound in a championship game that hinged on a final shot that rimmed out, allowing South to advance out of the Central District. (PressPros Feature Photo by John Hulkenberg).

Marysville’s JoJo Eberhart drives to the basket ahead of Pickerington Central’s Madison Greene, a scenario that didn't play out often enough for the Monarchs in a regional title loss that sends the Tigers to the state final four at UD Arena. (PressPros Feature photo by John Hulkenberg)

Olentangy Liberty's Alex Okuley tries hard not to foul Dublin Coffman's Kevin Kirkby on a drive in a game that was as tight as this action, requiring fifth-ranked Liberty to score in the final seconds to survive. (PressPros Feature Photo by Sheri Hooley).