It's not often that Lakewood St. Edward loses.
But on Friday night in an OHSAA Division I state semifinal, Olentangy Orange left no doubt.
Orange won the turnover battle in a big way, and thanks to that, won the football game.
Olentangy Orange will take on Cincinnati St. Xavier in the state championship game.
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Olentangy Orange vs. St. Edward final score
The final: Olentangy Orange 28, St. Edward 0.
Olentangy Orange forced six turnovers, writing the story of the game with its defense.
St. Ed's lost in this round a year ago to Olentangy Liberty.
And now it's Orange pulling the same trick.
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Ed's had won three consecutive state championships in 2021, 2022 and 2023.
This will be Orange's first appearance in a state championship game. They had never even been a regional champion before this season.
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