For the second weekend in a row starter Gavin Kuzniewski warmed to the task, striking out 10 Minnesota hitters over five innings to lead Ohio State to a 4-3 series-opening win.
A superior starting pitching performance by Arcanum's Regan Christ spoiled the Versailles coaching debut of Bill Sturwold as the Trojans closed out the Tigers, 4-1.
With a 10-13 record the Ohio State Buckeyes are at least a month ahead of 2025's issues and a 13-37 record. But now, they delve into the games that matter most, traveling to Minneapolis this weekend to face the 17-8 Gophers.
Matt Patricia got a nice raise to continue Ohio State's two-year run of great defense, and he has a lot of new starters to find and transfers to teach what it means to be a Silver Bullet. Read Marcus Hartman
Aaron Elwer’s focus on basketball, and patience for talent to develop and trust in each other, delivered Delphos St. John its first OHSAA basketball championship in 24 years.