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Ohio University point guard Jason Preston...
+ Averaged 2 PPG in high school.
+ Ran on the “C” team in prep school without any college offers from any level.
+ Makes his own highlight tape and posts it on Twitter.
+ Offered by OU.
+ Scores 31 points against #8 Illinois.
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2023 Division II State Championship 🏆
*Final Score*
Massillon Washington - 7
Archbishop Hoban - 2
For the first time in the playoff era, the Massillon Tigers are STATE CHAMPIONS! 🐅
@NEOSportsInside
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This weekend, Northeast Ohio teams played state champions from Indiana, Kentucky, and Virginia, as well as the winningest program in America.
NEO went 4-0, outscoring opponents 136-46.
The best football in America is RIGHT HERE! 🗣️
#NEOFB 🏈
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After tragically losing a teammate at the start of the 2024 season, Coldwater bands together and wins the state title.
Such a great moment for this team and community.
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2023 State Champions 🏆 🏈
D-1: St. Edward
D-2: Massillon Washington
D-3: Toledo Central Catholic
D-4: Glenville
D-5: Perry
D-6: Kirtland
D-7: Marion Local
Northeast Ohio wins five out of seven divisions! 📸 ⬇️
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For the first time since 2017, Northeast Ohio wins all four divisions of the state tournament!
D-1: Archbishop Hoban
D-2: Buchtel
D-3: Lutheran East
D-4: Richmond Heights
#NEOHoops 🧹
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Division II State Championship 🏆 🏈
*Final Score*
Avon - 20
Anderson - 13
The final pass attempt is broken up in the end zone!
For the first time in school history, the Avon Eagles are state champions! 🦅
@NEOSportsInside
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Division VII State Championship 🏆
*Final Score*
Marion Local - 74
Hillsdale - 0
Marion Local rolls to its 15th state title, as this D-7 juggernaut looks as strong as ever.
The Flyers extend their win streak to 64, having not lost since 2020.
@NEOSportsInside
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UPSET FINAL 🚨
#8 Medina stuns #1 St. Edward 35-31 in Region 1!
Possibly the biggest win in school history. The Bees advance to face the winner of Euclid/Ignatius next Friday.
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We have a snow game for tonight’s Division II State Championship! 🏆 ❄️
Avon (15-0) will look to clinch its first state title in school history against Cincinnati Anderson (15-0).
@NEOSportsInside
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Week 6 Thursday Featured Game 🌟
*Final Score*
(#10, 4-2) Glenville - 28
(#2, 3-3) St. Edward - 27
With just over a minute left, Aaron Scales comes down with an interception to seal the game!
The defending D-4 champion takes down the defending D-1 champion.
#NEOFB 🏈
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Hoban head coach TK Griffith was a senior on the 1989 championship team.
Fast forward to 2023, and Griffith wins the state title as a coach with his son, Andrew, on the team as a senior.
Full circle moment. ❤️
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St. Ignatius has a new student section leader… He goes by the name of David Njoku!
@David_Njoku80
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Congratulations to former St. Edward standout Shaun Crawford on signing a contract with the Las Vegas Raiders!
Another homegrown player heading to the NFL.
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STATE CHAMPIONS 🏆
Division I- St. Edward Eagles*
Division II- Archbishop Hoban Knights*
Division III- Kenston Bombers*
Division IV- TBD
Division V- TBD
Division VI- Kirtland Hornets*
Division VII- TBD
*= Indicates a team from Northeast Ohio
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Firestone student-athlete Ethan Liming was beaten to death on June 2nd at the I Promise School in Akron.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Akron Police Department Detective Bureau at 330-375-2490 or the Summit County Crimestoppers at 330-434-COPS.
#JusticeForEthan
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This afternoon, #1 St. Edward (#14 nationally) took down Maryland powerhouse Good Counsel (#21 nationally) by a score of 28-7.
Ed’s has played two nationally ranked teams to start the season, winning by a combined score of 55-17.
#NEOFB 🏈
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🚨 Big Football News 🚨
On August 28th, Bishop Gorman (NV) will travel to Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium to play Massillon Washington.
Bishop Gorman, a private school based in Las Vegas, features several high end D-1 recruits and have won 3 national titles in the past 6 years.
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Division II Player of the Year🏆
Buchtel junior Chris Livingston averaged 32.0 points, 15.8 rebounds, 5.8 assists, 4.8 steals, and 4.1 blocks per game this season, leading Buchtel to a 14-3 record.
Congratulations to Chris, our D-2 “Player of the Year” for NEO!
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Michigan State commit Rocket Watts scored 64 points tonight with 15 3-pointers.
SPIRE defeats St. Edward 122-86.
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Elyria Catholic has introduced three former Buckeyes to lead their program. 👀
+ Troy Smith is the new offensive coordinator/assistant head coach.
+ Doran Grant is the new defensive coordinator/strength and conditioning coach.
+ Chase Farris is the new head coach.
#NEOFB 🏈
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Massillon gets the fourth down stop! The Tigers are going to be STATE CHAMPIONS!
@NEOSportsInside
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Northeast Ohio ➡️ Super Bowl
Medina native and Cloverleaf HS graduate Kyle Juszczyk scored the first touchdown of the #SuperBowl for the 49ers!
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Division IV State Championship 🏆
*Final Score*
Glenville - 26
Wyoming - 6
The 2022 Glenville Tarblooders become the first public school in the city of Cleveland to win a state title!!!
#OHSAAChampionships 🏈
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WHAT A CATCH! 😱
Joey Grazia pulls down an incredible one handed grab that is ruled a catch upon further review. 🎥 ⬇️
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Dru Joyce wins his seventh state title at the helm of the St. Vincent-St. Mary program.
🐐🐐🐐
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Division II State Semifinal 🏀
*Final Score*
Massillon Perry - 66
North Royalton - 63
Perry has done the unthinkable! 🤯
After finishing the regular season 9-13, the Panthers are heading to the State Championship.
What a story.
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BREAKING 🚨
The office of Governor Mike DeWine has approved of competition for contact sports this fall. More details to come.
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Division II State Championship 🏈 🏆
Archbishop Hoban Knights (10-0)
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Massillon Washington Tigers (10-1)
🗓 Friday, November 20th
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Fortress Obetz
Buckle up... this is going to be one of the most hyped up games in a LONG time!
See you next week.
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Division I, Region 1 Quarterfinals 🏈
2Q | 0:27
(4) Euclid Panthers - 14
(5) St. Ignatius Wildcats - 17
CATCH OF THE YEAR NOMINEE!
Armond Scott makes an unbelievable juggling grab that goes for a TD!
🎥 ⬇️
@EUCPanthers @SIHSSports @BrownsYouthFB @FOX8FNTD @NEOSportsInside
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BREAKING 🚨
All state championship games this weekend have been MOVED from Columbus Fortress Obetz to Massillon Paul Brown Tiger Stadium.
This move will affect ALL games on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Specifics to come later today.
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EVERY championship game next weekend will have at least one representative from Northeast Ohio!
D-2: Archbishop Hoban, Massillon
D-3: Chardon
D-4: Lake Catholic
D-5: Kirtland
D-6: New Middletown Springfield
D-7: Warren JFK
See you next week! 🙌 🏈
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Cleveland, this is for you! 🤯
Garfield Heights graduate Meechie Johnson bangs home a game winning three to give Ohio State the upset over Seton Hall! ⬇️
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NEO Hoops 🏀
St. Vincent-St. Mary (OH)
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Sierra Canyon (CA)
🗓 Saturday, December 14th
⏰ 8:30 PM
📍 Nationwide Arena (Columbus, OH)
Bronny James and Zaire Wade will visit The Buckeye State to square off with the Malaki Branham and company this December!
Just 2 months away!
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2024 State Champions 🏆🏈
(Number of state titles in parenthesis)
D-1: Olentangy Liberty (1)
D-2: Avon (1)
D-3: Bishop Watterson (4)
D-4: Indian Valley (1)
D-5: Ironton (3)
D-6: Coldwater (8)
D-7: Marion Local (15)
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Wow, absolutely heartbreaking.
Sincere condolences to everyone who knew Kyree Young.
The Kentucky commit just graduated from Massillon Washington a few months ago, but had played for Barberton and Buchtel during his high school career.
Rest in power. 🙏
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Confirmed 🚨
Massillon-Hoban will be played at The University of Akron’s InfoCision Stadium on Friday, November 22nd. Kickoff at 7:00 pm, gates open at 5:30.
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Your 2021 Division III State Champions, and the first team in OHSAA history to go 16-0… The Chardon Hilltoppers!
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Medina QB Drew Allar has been named “Ohio Mr. Football” for the 2021 season!
Congratulations to Drew, who becomes the first player in Medina HS history to win the award.
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Absolute INSANITY unfolded in Avon tonight! 😱
Medina quarterback Danny Stoddard unofficially sets the all-time Northeast Ohio passing record, throwing for 620 yards and 6 touchdowns.
It wasn’t enough, as Avon pulled off a 43-42 victory behind 298 yards from Jakorion Caffey.
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Breaking 🚨 🏀
Meechie Johnson (4 ⭐️) will graduate early and forgo his senior season at Garfield Heights to play for Ohio State this season.
Johnson was ranked as the #2 player in Ohio for the class of 2021.
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The Best Band in “The Land” 🎶
Since Glenville doesn’t have a marching band, Warrensville Heights made the trip all the way down to Canton to support the Tarblooders.
#OHSAAChampionships 🏈
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Division III State Championship 🏆
*FINAL/2OT*
Chardon - 31
Columbus St. Francis DeSales - 28
DeSales field goal is NO GOOD!
The Chardon Hilltoppers are state champions for the first time since 1994!
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Week 7 Friday Featured Game 🌟
*Final Score*
(#5, 7-0) Walsh Jesuit - 19
(#1, 5-2) Archbishop Hoban - 14
Pandemonium on Wyoga Lake Road! 😱
Walsh breaks up the final pass attempt to beat Hoban for the first time since 2014!
#NEOFB 🏈
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20’ Mentor graduate Luke Floriea just made an incredible catch for Kent State on ESPN!
@MentorAthletics @MentorRedline
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Congratulations to Cleveland’s own Liam Eichenberg on being selected by the Miami Dolphins in the second round of the NFL draft!
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2020 Cleveland Browns “Coach of the Year” Marty Gibbons will be revealing a draft Browns draft pick on Friday, April 30th.
Gibbons led Lake Catholic to the D-4 state title game as a 12th seed last season.
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Fantastic display of sportsmanship tonight by the Firestone basketball team!
In the closing seconds, they pass a rebound to Highland’s Cal Antonius, who buries the three pointer. ⬇️ 🤝
Credit: @tmaroonsports
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2023 OHSAA Division II
Football State Championship 🏆
Massillon Washington (15-0)
vs
Archbishop Hoban (13-1)
⏰ 7:00 pm
📍 Tom Benson HOF Stadium (Canton)
How To Watch/Listen…
🎟️ ohsaa.org/tickets
📺 ohsaa.boxcast.com/#/broadcas…
📻 ohsaa-radio-network.mixlr.co…
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Division III State Championship 🏆
*Final Score*
Louisville - 63
Aiken - 61
The Leopards survive! 😱
After playing together since fourth grade, Louisville’s senior core ends its journey with a state title!
This is the first state title in program history.
@NEOSportsInside
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Representing Northeast Ohio in tonight’s Division II State Championship… The Avon Eagles! 🏆
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Division II State Championship 🏆
*Final Score*
Archbishop Hoban - 35
Massillon Washington - 6
Hoban runs away from Massillon to win their fifth state title in six years.
Congratulations Knights!
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2020 NEO D-1 Player of the Year 🏆
After over 4,000 votes, the winner is St. Edward senior Grant Huffman!
Huffman, a Davidson commit, averaged just over 17 PPG this season. His Eagles finished the season 25-1, earning a district title and a spot in the national rankings.
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Signing off from Canton…
I’d like to personally thank every single one of our followers for sticking with NEO Zone all season long.
Without you, none of this would be possible.
THANK YOU! ❤️ 🏈
-BK
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Just In: Massillon Washington will host Valdosta (GA) in Week 1 on Friday, 8/18!
Valdosta has the most all-time wins out of any program in the country. Massillon is currently 3rd.
#NEOFB 🏈
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2023 Division II State Championship 🏆
Massillon Washington (15-0)
vs
Archbishop Hoban (13-1)
🗓️ Thursday, November 30th
⏰ 7:00 pm
📍 Tom Benson HOF Stadium (Canton)
#OHSAAChampionships 🏈
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Friday Featured Game 🌟
*Final Score*
(#5, 4-1) Massillon Washington - 31
(#1, 4-1) St. Edward - 28
St. Edward’s game-tying field goal attempt is NO GOOD! ❌
Massillon stuns the nation! 😱
#NEOFB 🏈
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Anyone remember this play from last season?
Josh Bogan was already a HS graduate when Bishop Sycamore played St. Ignatius in 2020…
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Another high school football season is in the books!
Couldn’t be more proud of all our local athletes who overcame countless obstacles to complete a season in the midst of a pandemic.
It was my honor to cover 26 games during this shortened season. Thank you for your support!
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2021 N.E.O. Zone POTY 🏈 🏆
Congratulations to Medina QB Drew Allar, who was voted “Player of the Year” for the 2021 regular season!
Allar, the top ranked QB in the nation, threw for over 3,000 yards and 35 touchdowns, leading Medina to their first ever 10-0 record.
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BREAKING 🚨
7th-seeded Green stuns Massillon Washington by a final of 26-25 to win their first regional title in 20 years.
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Congratulations to 16’ @medinaathletics graduate Jon Teske, who will sign a non-guaranteed contract with the Orlando Magic!
#NortheastOhioProduct
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Week 5 Saturday Featured Game 🏈
*Final Score*
(#14, 3-2) St. Ignatius - 33
(#3, 3-2) Archbishop Hoban - 27
MIRACLE IN PARMA!
Ignatius returns the game winning field goal attempt to the house for the win as time expires!
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BREAKING 🚨
The OHSAA has approved of a plan to shorten the football season from 10 to 6 games.
In this format, all teams will qualify for the playoffs.
More details to come.
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D-1 Championship Final: Olentangy Liberty 28, Archbishop Moeller 14
Liberty delivers a remarkable performance to capture its first ever state title.
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Breaking 🚨🏀
Garfield Heights junior Marcus Johnson has been named Ohio Mr. Basketball for 2025.
During the regular season, Johnson averaged 29.7 points per game, along with 5.7 rebounds, 4.7 assists, and 2.2 steals.
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2023 D-1 State Championship 🏆
*Final Score*
Archbishop Hoban - 53
Pickerington Central - 47
Hoban takes down Mr. Basketball Devin Royal and the defending state champions to win their first title since 1989!
What a run for the Knights!
@NEOSportsInside
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Breaking: Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has announced a 3 week spring break period for ALL schools in the state.
This 3 week school closure period will begin on Monday, March 16th.
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Division II State Championship 🏆 🏈
1Q | 8:15
Avon - 7
Anderson - 0
On third and long, Mr. Football finalist Nolan Good uses his legs for a 71-yard touchdown run.
@NEOSportsInside
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Division I Player of the Year 🏆
Mentor senior Luke Chicone averaged 23.3 points and 7.8 assists per game this season, leading the Cardinals to a perfect 19-0 regular season record!
Congratulations to Luke, our D-1 “Player of the Year” for NEO!
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2023 Week 4 NEO Zone Top 25 🏈
1. St. Edward
2. Archbishop Hoban
3. Massillon Washington
4. Avon
5. Glenville
6. Ursuline
7. Medina
8. Walsh Jesuit
9. Riverside
10. Cleveland Heights
11. Chardon
12. Hudson
13. Kenston
14. Avon Lake
15. St. Ignatius
16. Mentor
17. Austintown-Fitch
18. Nordonia
19. Perry (Lake Co.)
20. Wadsworth
21. Highland
22. Canton McKinley
23. Villa Angela-St. Joseph
24. Green
25. Olmsted Falls
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Devin Royal and Sonny Styles are class acts… They come over and comfort senior Tom House in the final seconds of the championship game.
#OHSAAChampionships 🏀
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Yes, you are reading this correctly.
#3 Massillon Washington obliterates Sun Valley (PA) by a final score of 101-6. Tigers advance to 8-0.
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The amount of talent that will be on the field during the 2020 Division II State Championship is unreal...
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Just In: OHSAA Interim Executive Director Bob Goldring says it is up to each individual school to decide whether or not they will participate in fall sports.
Official practices are scheduled to begin on August 1st.
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Great stuff from @JasonKelce 👏
.@JasonKelce repping Cleveland Heights High School. 💯
📺: #PHIvsKC — 8:15pm ET on ESPN/ABC
📱: Stream on #NFLPlus
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As of today, fall sports will occur as planned this season. Official practices will begin on August 1st.
Plans are subject to change quickly, as stated in the OHSAA statement below.
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It’s official, this game will be nationally broadcast on ESPN2!
Massillon Washington will face Pickerington North on Sunday, August 30th at NOON.
Pickerington North features DE Jack Sawyer, a 5 ⭐️ Ohio State commit who is ranked #1 in OH and #3 in the country.
Hoping to be on the sidelines with updates and highlights on the 30th!
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2023 Division I State Championship 🏆
2Q | 1:24
St. Edward - 21
Springfield - 21
This stadium is BUZZING! 🗣️
Bay Bay Norman sets the D-1 Championship record with a 92-yard kickoff return for Springfield to tie the game again.
@NEOSportsInside
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