Mismatches abound, or appear to, as the state playoffs begin with some pairings that suggest competition may not be as robust as the size of the pack chasing a title in each region (PressPros Feature Photos by Brian Bayless).
Upper Arlington thumped rival Hilliard Davidson 42-14 to win the OCC Central Division title and secure the tradition-laden program's first perfect slate since 2000, when the Golden Bears captured the Division I state championship. Steve Blackledge writes for Saturday's Press Pros.
Two proud small towns with storied football traditions and a lot on the line in a season finale brought the pot to a boil Friday night before things thankfully simmered down and a rivalry gathered more animus for the future.
Whatever happens from here forward, no one can take away the prestige of an unbeaten regular season. That's in range for four Ohio Capital Conference teams, along with the division titles that would accompany the accomplishment.
