The University of Dayton Flyers basketball team gave the University of Virginia a strong first-half argument, but white-hot shooting from a bald guy with a headband spelled doom for Dayton in the second half.
St. Henry completed one of the most appreciated seasons in the community's history with a dominating win over Hillsdale for the Division VII championship...and almost everyone came away satisfied.
Lucas Fickel delivered he winning score (above)...and with a 28-14 victory over Cincinnati St. Xavier, the Olentangy Orange Pioneers gave central Ohio back-to-back big-school state championships for the first time.
Like it has been all season, the Eagles' staunch defense was lights out, limiting the high-powered Fighting Irish to 179 total yards – and just 24 on the ground. Eagles running back Jack McCoy sprints for the goal line and his third quarter touchdown in Friday's Div. III title game. (pictured)
The Tarblooders' nasty defense limited Shelby to a state-record low 27 total yards and rolled to a third state championship in four years for veteran coach Ted Ginn Sr.
