Outstanding area postseason football performers
Four teams earned a victory and two suffered narrow setback in first round of postseason. Who stepped up for the playoffs?
Five Ohio high schools secured victories in the postseason, advancing to face their respective opponents. Fremont Ross, the No. 5 seed, triumphed over Sylvania Southview, 42-14, with Zacarius Burel leading the charge by rushing for three touchdowns and scoring two more. Breylen Garza contributed a touchdown as a passer and added another on the ground.
Meanwhile, Bellevue, the No. 6 seed, delivered a lopsided 48-0 shutout to Marengo Highland, with Ike Brown rushing for four touchdowns and Caden Cramer sealing the game with a 68-yard punt return for a score. Gibsonburg, the No. 7 seed, overwhelmed Toledo Christian, 37-8, with Grant Smith rushing for four touchdowns and a team-high 285 yards on 31 carries.
In other games, Genoa edged out Coldwater, 27-26, and Coldwater suffered a 26-27 loss to visiting Coldwater.
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