Central Ohio High School Football Teams Compete in Regional Finals

As the high school football season progresses towards its climax in Ohio, seven teams are set to compete in various regional finals, with coverage provided by The Columbus Dispatch and its sister papers in the USA Today Network. Five teams will receive detailed reporting, ensuring fans stay updated on each thrilling encounter.

In the Division I, Region 3 final, which will take place at Historic Crew Stadium, central Ohio is guaranteed a representative in the state semifinals. Dave Purpura will cover the match between top-seeded Liberty and seventh-seeded Pickerington North. Fans can expect a fierce contest as both teams vye for supremacy.

Meanwhile, in New Philadelphia, Frank DiRenna will report on the Division III, Region 11 clash between unbeaten rivals Watterson and Steubenville. Watterson, the top seed, looks to defend its regional title after finishing as state runners-up in the previous year.

The Canton Repository and Marion Star will also contribute to the coverage, focusing on the Division II, Region 7 final, where top-seeded Washington takes on third-seeded Massillon Washington at Arlin Field in Mansfield. Additionally, they will oversee the Division VI, Region 23 matchup at Westerville Central, featuring top-seeded Grandview Heights against second-seeded Galion Northmor.

Updates from social media will keep readers informed about the Division III, Region 12 encounter between fourth-seeded London and third-seeded Bellbrook at Springfield, as well as the Division VII, Region 27 showdown between Danville and Beaver Eastern at Logan.

In the current round of games, Watterson leads Steubenville 14-0, thanks to impressive plays by players like Tommy Haley, who capitalized on a fumble recovery to score on a 23-yard return. Liberty also took an early lead against Pickerington North after a notable 62-yard pass by Jake Struck led to a scoring opportunity.

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