Griffin Caldwell supplied some clutch three-point shooting, and Tipp took advantage of Troy's cold shooting from the free throw line in the fourth quarter to pull away and win in Tuesday MVL action. Read more about the game in today's Press Pros feature.
Winton Woods maintained the roll on which it's sailed through the Playoffs, ending Piqua's attempt for a second state championship of the Bill Nees era.
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Piqua coach Bill Nees has his team in the regional finals, but regardless of what happens Friday or the rest of the way, the impact he and other transformative coaches make on their players lasts longer than whatever achievements their teams accumulate.
They used their monster running attack, dominated physically, and proved to be the better team...as Bellbrook brought an end to Tipp's season in the regional semi-finals at Sidney. Read about the game in Saturday's Press Pros.
Momentum seemed on Edgewood's side, but with a threat like Jasiah Medley (3), Piqua always has reason to believe. So the Indians made every play necessary on offense, defense and special teams down the stretch to survive the regional semis and move on in Region 8.
