In windy conditions, dropping temperatures, and facing a near mirror-image of itself, Marion Local parlayed just one offensive touchdown, 142 total yards, and a vital 'pick six' into a 14-6 win over Kirtland, and their 13th state title, overall.

With no margin for error offensively, New Bremen recovered from a 14-0 deficit to score every single time it touched the ball thereafter until a game-ending kneel-down clinched its advance to a second Division VII state championship game in three seasons.

Kyle Otte scored four touchdowns in the first half to power Marion Local's offense and the Flyers' defense flashed its customary dominance in a 55-0 rout of Allen East in the Division VI, Region 24 championship. (PressPros Feature Photos by Lee Woolery).

They played as they've prepared all year long.  Nothing left to chance - attack, defend, and play with confidence.  New Bremen displayed it all in a straight-set sweep of Monroeville to capture the 2022 Division IV volleyball title. Enjoy this mid-summer encore from last November in our Monday feature. Volleyball is coming to a gym near you, again...soon!

The hoped for all-MAC, all-orange Division III state volleyball title match won't happen on Saturday, with Coldwater instead set to face Mentor Lake Catholic after the parochial powerhouse took down Versailles. Bruce Hooley writes the "MAC" State Final Volleyball Championship this Saturday.