Cincinnati Round-Up: Mason pulls upset
- Updated: November 3, 2023
Round two of the OHSAA playoffs saw a defensive masterpiece from Mason and some Firebirds fly to victory in our Cincinnati round-up.
DIVISION I, REGION 4
NO. 3 LAKOTA WEST 24, NO 6. ELDER 14
Lakota West extended their winning streak to eight games with a tough win over visiting Elder on Friday night. The Firebirds used a stingy second half defense and efficient offense to advance to the regionals for the fourth consecutive season. Lakota West erased a 11-point first half deficit and completely dominated the second half of the ball game.
West got strong games from several players in the win. Quarterback Sam Wiles was a big threat in the running game for the Firebirds. Wiles rushed for 125 yards and a touchdown to lead the charge. He was also 9/11 for 73 yards through the air. Braydon Johnson had 12 carries for 51 yards and a touchdown and Cordell Atkins added another score in the win.
Elder was led by Ryan Brass who passed for 194 yards and a score. Josh Mirus caught 5 passes for 76 yards and a score. Brass also rushed for 69 yards and a score on the ground in the loss.
NO. 1 MILFORD 9, NO. 9 MASON 10
The Mason Comets went on the road and pulled off the upset of Milford on Friday night. The Comets used a stellar defensive effort to slow the high powered offense of the Eagles. Defense and special teams proved to be the winning factor for Mason. Late in the third quarter, Tyler Dalton blocked a Milford punt that was scooped and scored by Kai Woofolk for the winning margin. The Comets controlled the game by rushing 42 times for 118 yards and great clock management.
Top-seeded Milford could not get anything going on the offensive side of the ball against the stout Comet defense. They were held to 50 yards rushing on the night. The ECC champs could not carry the firepower they displayed last week into this week’s matchup as they came up short at home. The Eagles came into the game averaging 37 PPG but could only muster one touchdown on the night in the loss.
More Finals:
5 Moeller 10, 4 St. Xavier 7 (FULL RECAP)
2 Princeton 31, 7 Hamilton 14
DIVISION II, REGION 8
NO. 1 ANDERSON 41, NO. 9 KINGS 3
Anderson and Kings battled for the second time in as many postseasons on Friday night. The Raptors got payback for last season’s regional final loss by pushing past Kings. Anderson got their high octane offense flowing early and got key stops to turn away the Knights all night long.
Anderson tailback Brodey Berg had three touchdown runs on the night. Berg has 28 touchdowns on the season as he has made a living getting into the end zone. Trace Jallick caught two touchdown passes and Justice Burnam passed for two scores to lead the Raptors in the win. Anderson advances to the regionals looking to push through into the state final four.
NO. 3 WITHROW 16, NO. 6 WINTON WOODS 7
The Withrow Tigers are moving on to the round of 16 after surviving a battle with the Winton Woods Warriors. With the win, the Tigers put an end to the Warriors quest to repeat as state champion. Withrow won with an airtight defense and an offense that made all the plays when they needed to.
The Tigers raced out to a 13-0 lead and were able to make enough plays to hold off the Warriors. Demetrius Howard had a big night on the ground for Withrow. He also added a touchdown run. Luke Dunn led the charge offensively for the orange and black as well. He connected with Chris Henry Jr. on several occasions for big plays.
Zae Jennings had a great night on the ground for Winton Woods in a losing effort.
More Finals:
5 Harrison 20, 4 Northmont 17
2 Troy 42, 7 Lima Senior 15
DIVISION III, REGION 12
NO. 1 BADIN 24, NO. 9 BELLBROOK 6
The Badin Rams blew past Belbrook in the second round on Friday night. The Rams got whatever they wanted on the offensive side of the ball and continued their superb defensive efforts to advance. With the win Badin advanced to the regionals for the third consecutive season and are 10-2 in the last three postseasons. The Rams are seeking to make it back to state after a runner-up finish in 2021.
Carson Cheek caught a 77-yard touchdown pass from Alex Ritzie and Lem Grayson rushed for two scores to pace the Rams. The Badin defense continued their strong season as they only gave up six points on the night. They are allowing an average on 3 PPG this postseason.
More Finals:
5 Wapakoneta 42, 4 Butler 7
2 Tippecanoe 30, 10 Chaminade Julienne 21
6 Celina 41, 3 Trotwood-Madison 35
DIVISION IV, REGION 16
NO. 6 WYOMING 35, NO. 3 TAFT 26
Wyoming went on the road and picked up a huge playoff win to advance to the regionals on Friday night. The Cowboys continue their impressive run over the last few years as they advance to the regionals once again. Joel Hancock rushed for over 150 yards and over 200 yards from scrimmage on the night. Quaid Hauer rushed for two scores for the Cowboys on the road in the win.
Armoud Seals tossed three touchdown passes in the loss for the Senators. He also rushed for another score during his sensational night.
More Finals:
1 Clinton-Massie 24, 9 McNicholas 23
4 Alter 31, 5 Indian Hill 6
7 Shawnee 42, 15 Urbana 7
DIVISION V, REGION 20
1 Valley View 49, 8 Bethel-Tate 0
5 Purcell Marian 30, 4 Zane Trace 28
2 Waynesville (9-2) xx, 7 Northeastern xx
3 Brookville (9-2) 28 11 Preble Shawnee 18
DIVISION VI, REGION 24
8 Anna (6-5) 52, 1 Williamsburg 28
5 Tri-Village 50, 4 West Liberty-Salem 29
2 Versailles 41, 7 Twin Valley South 8
3 Cincinnati Country Day 26, 6 Paint Valley 14
Get the complete scores from all of tonight’s action on the Underground Sports Shop Scoreboard at TriStateFootball.com/scores.
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