Playoff roundup: Marion Local, Versailles advance to state semifinals

Versailles quarterback Michael Osborne runs against Coldwater earlier this season. On Friday, Versailles advanced to the state semifinals. FILE PHOTO

Versailles quarterback Michael Osborne runs against Coldwater earlier this season. On Friday, Versailles advanced to the state semifinals. FILE PHOTO
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By Travis Erickson – Staff Writer
Updated Nov 18, 2023
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Marion Local put up 41 second half points to pull away for a 48-0 win versus Ansonia in a Division VII regional final on Friday.

It marks the 11th regional championship in the last 12 years for the program.

Unbeaten Marion Local will begin its bid for a 14th state championship with a semifinal matchup versus Patrick Henry at Lima Spartan Stadium.

Western Ohio Athletic Conference champions Ansonia close the season with a 13-1 mark.

OTHER GAMES

Division V

Region 18

Liberty Center 17, Coldwater 7: Coldwater was driven out of the playoffs by Liberty Center for the second consecutive year, finishing the year with a 12-2 record.

Division VI

Region 24

Versailles 41, Anna 14: In a battle of Midwestern Athletic Conference teams Versailles prevailed, advancing to face Columbus Grove in a state semifinal. Joel Gehret tallied three touchdowns in the second half to help Versailles put the game away. Alex Shappie threw two touchdowns in a losing effort for Anna (8-6)

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Travis Erickson