It looked bleak for awhile, and maybe even a little longer, before Reynoldsburg found a spark and then ignited to roar back and defeat Mason for the Division I state championship.
Some sage motivation at the right time resonated with Tri-Village's players over the summer and echoed loudly as an explanation for their ability to extend their own state title dreams, while ending Botkins' attempt for a second straight championship. Bruce Hooley writes.
The Buckeyes won the first game 10-4 on the strength of a 4-for-5, five RBI game from first baseman Hank Thomas; In the second, they led 6-4 in the ninth before losing 7-6 on a walk-off single.
They delivered perhaps their best defensive effort of the year, and when it mattered most. New Knoxville held Cincinnati Country Day to 28 points, and 26% shooting to advance to the girls Division IV championship game.
