Overview
- Orange defeated St. Xavier 28-14, building a 21-7 halftime lead and pushing it to 28-7 before closing out the program’s first state crown.
- Levi Davis threw two touchdown passes and rushed for about 93–94 yards, showcasing the dual-threat ability that has him committed to Ohio University.
- Orange outgained St. X 403-192 overall and 226-78 on the ground, with Lucas Fickel running for 133 yards and a score and M.C. Walker posting five catches for 123 yards and a touchdown.
- St. Xavier finished 11-3 in its eighth state-final appearance, as coach Steve Specht praised his players’ season and said he didn’t have them prepared the way they needed to be.
- The Bombers played without senior standout Daniel Vollmer after a fractured tibia last week, and OHSAA reported attendance of 6,035 at the Hall of Fame Stadium.