CINCINNATI — The high school football season is nearing a close in Ohio and Northern Kentucky — and did finish up for some on Friday in Indiana.
East Central and New Prairie went head-to-head Friday afternoon in Indiana's Class 4A state championships at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Trojans dominated the field pulling out a crushing 37-7 victory over the Cougars.
Across state lines, state semifinals took place in Ohio and Kentucky.
In Ohio, Moeller (13-1) and Springfield (12-1) were back at it for the second straight season. Meeting in Piqua, the Moeller Crusaders were hoping to beat out the Springfield Wildcats in the Division 1 state semifinal.
Last season, the Wildcats edged out the Crusaders by one point. This year, Springfield pulled out the win by only four.
In the Ohio Division 2 state semifinal, Kings (13-1) and Toledo Central Catholic (13-1) traveled to Wapakoneta. This was the first time for the teams to face each other. Toledo Central Catholic won a close one 52-49.
In Kentucky, Beechwood (12-1) met Lloyd Memorial (10-3) for the Class 2A state semifinal. The Tigers hosted the Juggernauts. Beechwood came out on top 48-0.
Lastly, Newport Central Catholic (13-2) and Pikeville (10-2) faced off in Kentucky's Class 1A state semifinal. The Thoroughbreds and Panthers went head-to-head in Pikeville. Pikeville won 50-14.
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