Charlie Werling (above) threw a pair of TDs on the first two drives, and an inspired St. Henry defense took it from there. The Redskins shut out Columbus Grove in the second half to claim a 13-10 victory. They'll face Hillsdale in their first state title game since 2006.
Leading by twelve points midway through the third quarter, a key turnover proved costly and helped power Hopewell-Loudon past Coldwater in the state semi-final...and into the Canton Division VI finals next weekend.
Coldwater avenged a 14-7 regular-season loss to Anna with a 14-12 win in the regional final. With points at a premium, the Cavs leveraged a long TD, a safety, and two stops on two-point conversions to claim the regional title.
Hail to the Redskins...As thorough a win as anyone has had over Marion Local in memory, St. Henry snapped the Flyers' record 76-game win streak to claim the Division VII regional crown Friday with a 24-7 win in Wapakoneta. Read about it....
Respected more for his work as a linebacker, Coldwater's Derek Dues provided the added punch in the Cavaliers avalanche running attack in win over Tri-Village.
