There's plenty to shout about for Versailles' captains Carson Bey (6) and Taran Tyo after a 20-16 upset of three-time defending champion Kirtland that puts a new trophy aside those that built the foundation of Tigerball. Bruce Hooley writes for Sunday Press Pros.
Chewing up the clock with an old-school wing-T attack, Carey effectively won a game of keep-away from Coldwater and took home its first state title since 1975.
What looked easy from the outside wasn't, and what seemed a trouble-free journey to the state championship wasn't either...but Marion Local found strength amid the journey and refused to be deterred.
They left no doubt as to who's the best Division VII team in Ohio...or about their legacy. Marion Local showed everything you need see in blasting Newark Catholic to capture the 2021 Division VII title, and the outright OHSAA record for all-time titles won.
It's on to Canton and a date with Newark Catholic in the Division VII championship game for Tim Goodwin and the Marion Local Flyers, who made short work of Hopewell-Loudon in the state semifinals. Colin Foster has the story of the Flyers' quest for their record 12th title.
