Coshocton upsets top-ranked Wheelersburg to reach final four

November 19, 2016

Site Staff,

ATHENS, Ohio – The Coshocton Redskins upset previously unbeaten Wheelersburg, 30-20, at R. Basil Rutter Field to win the Region 19 title reach the state final four for just the second time in school history.

The ‘Skins raced out to a 16-0 lead at halftime behind a monumental effort from senior Dallas Griffiths. The tight end and linebacker scored two touchdowns, recorded a safety and recovered a fumble to single-handedly account for 14 first half points.

Wheelersburg cut the lead to just four points in the third quarter after scoring 12 unanswered points on a pair of touchdowns, but Coshocton answered with two scores from senior running back Zach Michael to keep the Pirates at bay.

Next up for the ‘Skins is defending state champ Coldwater, who defeated Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy, 35-21.Â All sites for state semifinal showdowns will be announced Sunday by the OHSAA.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCOREBOARD

DIVISION 3 REGIONAL FINALS

R9: #5 NEW PHILADELPHIA 3
#2 ARCHBISHOP HOBAN 34

R10: #1 CENTRAL CATHOLIC 19
#6 LEXINGTON 0

R11: #1 ST. FRANCIS DE SALES 49
#3 HAMILTON TOWNSHIP 6

R12: #4 ST. MARY’S MEMORIAL 27
#7 TROTWOOD-MADISON 34

DIVISION 5 REGIONAL FINALS

R17: #8 GARFIELD 13
#3 CANTON CENTRAL CATHOLIC 40

R18: #1 NORWAYNE 20
#3 EDISON 27

R19: #1 WHEELERSBURG 20
#3 COSHOCTON 30

R20: #1 CINCINNATI HILLS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 21
#2 COLDWATER 35

DIVISION 7 REGIONAL FINALS