The excitement is palpable in Columbus, Ohio, as the 2024 high school football season has reached its thrilling climax. The state semifinals, held on November 29, have set the stage for the highly anticipated championship games.
In Division I, Powell Olentangy Liberty secured their spot in the finals with a 21-7 victory over Lakewood St. Edward. Meanwhile, Cincinnati Archbishop Moeller dominated Centerville with a 49-10 win. These two powerhouses will face off on Friday, December 6, at 7:30 p.m. at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton.
Division II saw Cincinnati Anderson edge out Sunbury Big Walnut 28-21, and Avon triumph over Akron Archbishop Hoban 35-10. These teams will battle for the Division II title on Thursday, December 5, at 7 p.m.
In Division III, Columbus Bishop Watterson had a commanding win over London with a score of 57-21, while Toledo Central Catholic squeaked past Youngstown Ursuline 7-6. The championship game for this division is scheduled for Friday, December 6, at 3 p.m.
Division IV featured Gnadenhutten Indian Valley beating Cincinnati Taft 29-20 and Sandusky Perkins narrowly defeating Cleveland Glenville 13-11. These teams will compete for the championship on Saturday, December 7, at 7:30 p.m.
Liberty Center and Ironton emerged as the top teams in Division V, with Liberty Center crushing Canfield South Range 48-14 and Ironton routing West Liberty-Salem 63-21. Their championship game is set for Saturday, December 7, at 3 p.m.
In Division VI, Coldwater and Kirtland advanced with wins over Bluffton and Galion Northmor, respectively. They will play for the title on Saturday, December 7, at 10:30 a.m.
Lastly, Division VII saw Jeromesville Hillsdale and Maria Stein Marion Local secure their places in the finals with victories over Danville and Columbus Grove. Their championship game will kick off on Friday, December 6, at 10:30 a.m.
All championship games will be held at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton and will be broadcast on Spectrum News 1 and the OHSAA Radio Network. Fans can also stream the games online through various platforms, ensuring that no one misses out on the action.
As the teams prepare for their final showdowns, the energy in Columbus and across Ohio is electric. These high school athletes have given it their all, and now it’s time to crown the champions. Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of football
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