Olentangy Orange vs. St. Xavier live score, updates, highlights from OHSAA Division I state championship game originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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Ohio’s largest schools will cap their high school football season on Friday night.
It’s the OHSAA Division I state final, and it pits Olentangy Orange against St. Xavier.
Orange has put together a magical season, including a state semifinal 28-0 win over St. Edward.
Olentangy Orange has never played in a state final.
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They’re seeking to become the first D-I team to go undefeated since St. Ed’s did it in 2010.
Orange has QB Levi Davis, a commit to Ohio University, along with talented RB Lucas Fickel.
St. Xavier is 10-4 and is a four-time state champion (2005, 2007, 2016, 2020). St. X has been runner-up three times, as well.
The QB for St. Xavier is Jackson Frey, the son of former Ohio State QB Grey Frey.
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St. Xavier has four linebackers committed big time: Brayden Reilly to Clemson, Ja’Kobe Clapper to Notre Dame, Aden Reeder to Michigan and Daniel Vollmer to Vanderbilt.
The X has the most team sport state titles in OHSAA history (65).
Below, you can follow along for updates throughout the game.
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OLENTANGY ORANGE 0, ST. XAVIER 0: 1ST QUARTER
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FIRST QUARTER
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PREGAME
– Orange won the opening toss and deferred. St. Xavier will receive to begin the ballgame.
– This game should start close to on time, scheduled for 7:30 p.m. The day has run on a solid schedule thanks to blowout, running-clock wins by Glenville (D-IV) and Bishop Watterson (D-III).
– St. Xavier has the most team sport state titles in OHSAA history (65).
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