Fort Loramie's 21-0 second half lifted them over the Southeastern Trojans and secured a home playoff game next weekend. Tailback Will Holland scored the game-winner in the final minute, his fourth touchdown in the opening round of the playoffs.
Ohio Mr. Football candidate Kentrell Rinehart worked hard for his 162 yards on 37 carries, as the Silver Knights' stingy defense paved the way to a 14-10 victory over Jonathan Alder in a Division IV playoff game. Jarrod Ulrey writes the game for Press Pros.
Matthew Papas passed for four touchdowns and ran for another score as Grove City took out two decades of frustration on old rival Hilliard Davidson, avenging a 2022 playoff defeat and a lopsided loss to the Wildcats early in the season. Steve Blackledge writes for Press Pros.
Bad moon rising....Opening night of the OHSAA playoffs had some ghoulish outcomes as a result of seeding disparities. The #12 seed Bradford Railroaders felt the sting, falling to #5 seed Minster, 50-8. Read about the game, and more 'tricks' than treats in other area scores.
Jim Knowles' safety-driven defense is coming of age with Josh Proctor, Lathan Ransom and Sonny Styles at the wheel. In a winning formula, they make big plays and don't permit the opposing offense to speed past them on big plays to the end zone. Jeff Gilbert is in Madison to cover the Buckeyes.
