COLUMBUS — The Ohio high school state football championship game matchups are set after Friday night’s Final Four contests.
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Avon darts past Akron Hoban
Avon earned a convincing 35-10 win over Akron Hoban in an Ohio high school football state semifinal victory on Nov. 29.
Avon darted in front 7-0 to begin the second quarter.
The Eagles widened the gap to 14-3 at halftime.
Avon breathed fire to a 21-3 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The Eagles held on with a 14-7 scoring edge in the final period.
In recent action on Nov. 15, Akron Hoban faced off against Macedonia Nordonia and Avon took on Wadsworth on Nov. 15 at Avon High School.
Early bolt powers Cincinnati Anderson past Sunbury Big Walnut
Cincinnati Anderson grabbed a quick lead then had to fight to retain its advantage before securing a 28-24 win against Sunbury Big Walnut in Friday night’s state semifinal encounter.
Anderson opened with a 14-0 advantage over Big Walnut through the first quarter.
The game was tied 14-14 at halftime.
Anderson moved on top 21-17 over the Golden Eagles through the third period.
The Raptors and the Golden Eagles each scored in the final quarter.
In recent action on Nov. 15, Sunbury Big Walnut faced off against Ashland and Cin. Anderson took on Cin. Mt Healthy on Nov. 15.
Cincinnati Moeller delivers statement win over Centerville
Cincinnati Moeller raced to a big lead and never looked back in a 49-10 win over Centerville in an Ohio high school football state semifinal matchup on Friday night.
Moeller moved in front of Centerville 21-7 to begin the second quarter.
The Fighting Crusaders’ offense roared in front for a 49-7 lead over the Elks at the intermission.
Centerville responded in the third quarter by cutting the margin to 49-10.
Neither squad scored in the final quarter.
In recent action on Nov. 15, Cincinnati Moeller faced off against Cincinnati Princeton and Centerville took on Dublin Coffman on Nov. 15.
Coldwater routs Bluffton
Coldwater rolled past Bluffton for a comfortable 28-6 victory in a Division VI state semifinal on Friday night.
Coldwater opened with a 7-0 advantage over Bluffton through the first quarter.
The Cavaliers registered a 21-0 advantage at halftime over the Pirates.
Coldwater breathed fire to a 28-0 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The Cavaliers chalked up this decision in spite of the Pirates’ spirited final-quarter performance.
In recent action on Nov. 15, Coldwater faced off against St Bernard-Elmwood Place and Bluffton took on Tol. Ottawa Hills on Nov. 15 at Bluffton High School.
Watterson overcomes London’s lead to earn win
Bishop Watterson overcame a first-quarter deficit in a 57-21 win over London in a state semifinal football clash on Friday night.
In recent action on Nov. 15, Bishop Watterson faced off against Newark Licking Valley and London took on St Marys on Nov. 15 at London High School.
Gnadenhutten Indian Valley overcomes Cincinnati Taft in seat-squirming affair
Gnadenhutten Indian Valley finally found a way to top Cincinnati Taft 29-20 in Friday night’s state semifinal encounter.
The start wasn’t the problem for Taft, as it began with a 20-15 edge over Gnadenhutten Indian Valley through the end of the first quarter.
Neither squad could muster points in the second quarter.
Gnadenhutten Indian Valley broke in front at the beginning of the final quarter with a 21-20 lead over Taft.
The Braves held on with an 8-0 scoring edge in the final quarter.
In recent action on Nov. 15, Cincinnati Taft faced off against Cincinnati Indian Hill and Gnadenhutten Indian Valley took on New Lexington on Nov. 15.
Ironton tacks win on West Liberty-Salem
Ironton unleashed a high-powered offensive show to knock off West Liberty-Salem 63-21 Friday during Friday night’s Final Four matchup.
The first quarter gave Ironton a 29-0 lead over West Liberty-Salem.
The Fighting Tigers fought to a 56-7 intermission margin at the Tigers’ expense.
The gap remained steady with both teams scoring evenly in the third quarter.
The Tigers closed the lead with a 7-0 margin in the fourth quarter.
In recent action on Nov. 15, Ironton faced off against Canal Winchester Harvest and West Liberty-Salem took on Waynesville on Nov. 15.
Hillsdale grinds out close victory over Danville
Hillsdale rallied from behind to post a narrow, 25-22 win over Danville on Friday night in a Division VII state semifinal clash.
Danville started on steady ground by forging a 6-0 lead over the Falcons at the end of the first quarter.
The Blue Devils climbed on top in the first half and stayed there with a 22-12 lead at halftime.
Danville moved ahead by earning a 22-18 advantage over Hillsdale at the end of the third quarter.
The Falcons pulled off a stirring 7-0 fourth quarter to trip the Blue Devils.
In recent action on Nov. 15, Danville faced off against Corning Miller and Hillsdale took on Malvern on Nov. 15.
Kirtland dominates Northmor
Kirtland’s powerful offense dominated to a resounding victory by pulling away from Northmor 41-7 at Kirtland High in a Division VI state semifinal.
The Hornets fought to a 20-7 intermission margin at the Golden Knights’ expense.
Kirtland charged to a 41-7 lead heading into the final quarter.
Defense ruled the first and fourth quarters as the Hornets and the Golden Knights were both scoreless.
In recent action on Nov. 15, Kirtland faced off against Columbia Station Columbia and Northmor took on West Lafayette Ridgewood on Nov. 15.
Liberty Center overwhelms Canfield South Range
Liberty Center rolled past Canfield South Range for a comfortable 48-14 victory in a state semifinal game on Friday night.
Liberty Center jumped in front of Canfield South Range 14-7 to begin the second quarter.
The Tigers’ offense pulled in front for a 34-14 lead over the Raiders at the intermission.
Liberty Center roared to a 41-14 lead heading into the final quarter.
The Tigers held on with a 7-0 scoring edge in the final quarter.
In recent action on Nov. 15, Liberty Center faced off against Oak Harbor and Canfield South Range took on Sugarcreek Garaway on Nov. 15.
Maria Stein Marion Local defeats Columbus Grove
Maria Stein Marion Local dismissed Columbus Grove by a 41-6 count in Friday night’s Division VII state semifinal clash.
The first quarter gave Maria Stein Marion Local a 14-0 lead over Columbus Grove.
The Flyers registered a 27-6 advantage at intermission over the Bulldogs.
Maria Stein Marion Local steamrolled to a 41-6 lead heading into the final quarter.
Neither squad scored in the fourth quarter.
In recent action on Nov. 15, Maria Stein Marion Local faced off against Ansonia and Columbus Grove took on Sycamore Mohawk on Nov. 15.
Lakewood St. Edward comes up short in matchup with Powell Olentangy Liberty
Powell Olentangy Liberty knocked off Lakewood St. Edward 21-7 in a Division I state semifinal encounter.
The first quarter gave Powell Olentangy Liberty a 7-0 lead over St. Edward.
Offense was nothing but a rumor in the second quarter, as neither squad scored.
Powell Olentangy Liberty jumped to a 21-0 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The Eagles enjoyed a 7-0 edge in the fourth quarter, yet the result was already decided.
In recent action on Nov. 15, St. Edward faced off against Perrysburg and Powell Olentangy Liberty took on Upper Arlington on Nov. 15.
Sandusky Perkins records thin win against Cleveland Glenville
Sandusky Perkins finally found a way to top Cleveland Glenville 13-11 in a Division IV state semifinal matcup.
Sandusky Perkins darted in front of Glenville 3-2 to begin the second quarter.
The Pirates opened a thin 13-8 gap over the Tarblooders at the intermission.
Glenville tried to dig out of the hole by climbing within 13-11 in the third quarter.
Neither squad scored in the final quarter.
Last time Glenville and Sandusky Perkins played in a 36-26 game on Nov. 17, 2023.
In recent action on Nov. 15, Sandusky Perkins faced off against Napoleon and Glenville took on Mentor Lake Cath. on Nov. 15.
Toledo Central Catholic pockets slim win over Youngstown Ursuline
Toledo Central Catholic posted a narrow 7-6 win over Youngstown Ursuline in classic state semifinal matchup on Friday night.
Youngstown Ursuline showed it was ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out a 6-0 advantage over Toledo Central Catholic as the first quarter ended.
Neither team could dent the scoreboard in the second and third quarters.
Youngstown Ursuline had the advantage to start the final quarter, but TCC won the session and the game with a 7-0 performance.
In recent action on Nov. 15, Youngstown Ursuline faced off against Aurora and Toledo Central Catholic took on Lexington on Nov. 15.
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