Friday night’s high‑school football action in the Greater Cincinnati area delivered several memorable performances as teams moved closer to regional championships. Local fans gathered at Paycor Stadium, The Pit, and other venues to watch the drama unfold.
Princeton tops Moeller to earn first regional final since 1993
Key’Sean Torbert connected with his brother Monsanna for a 17‑yard touchdown with 2:56 left, and the Vikings recovered a Moeller fumble with just over a minute remaining to secure a 40‑36 victory in the King of the Block rematch. Princeton (12‑0) now heads to Paycor Stadium on Nov. 20 to face Elder in the Division I, Region 4 title game, marking the program’s first regional final appearance in three decades.
Princeton amassed 514 total yards, including 315 on the ground. Torbert threw for 199 yards and three touchdowns while also rushing for 84 yards and a score. Monsanna contributed 118 rushing yards, and Jordan Hall added 116 yards on the ground. The Vikings previously beat Moeller 31‑24 at Paycor in Week 1.
Anderson dominates Troy to reach fifth straight regional final
Top‑seeded Anderson rolled past Troy 50‑7 in the Division II, Region 8 semifinal, extending its streak of regional final appearances to five. Senior quarterback Owen Scalf completed 21 of 28 passes for 289 yards and three touchdowns, adding 58 rushing yards. Senior receiver Tysin Weaver hauled in six passes for 105 yards and a score.
The Raptors (11‑1) have captured the last three regional championships and will look for a fourth on Nov. 20. Anderson’s offense has already tallied 108 points in two playoff games, following a 58‑28 opening‑round win over Withrow.
Harrison holds off Trotwood‑Madison in a tight semifinal
Brady Lawhon threw three touchdown passes as Harrison defeated Trotwood‑Madison 20‑13 at Bill Kuntz Field. A crucial fourth‑down stop by Harrison’s defense sealed the win, sending the Wildcats to the Division II, Region 8 final against Anderson.
Lloyd Memorial’s Colten Barger scores five touchdowns
Colten Barger was the star for Lloyd Memorial, rushing for four touchdowns and returning a punt for a fifth as the Juggernauts beat Russell 42‑14 in the Class 3A second round. The win improved Lloyd Memorial’s record to 11‑1 and advanced the team to the regional championship.
After building a 28‑0 lead early, Lloyd Memorial maintained control despite a late Russell touchdown. Defensive back Marjae Peterson’s interception return for a score helped keep the margin comfortable.
Holy Cross captures first postseason district title since 2016
Holy Cross shut out Newport 26‑0 at Thomas More, earning its first district championship since 2016 and moving on to the Class 1A regional championship. The Indians’ defense held Newport without a first down for three quarters.
Indiana regional championship sees Tri‑West Hendricks edge Lawrenceburg
In a thrilling Class 3A regional final at The Pit, Tri‑West Hendricks held off a late Lawrenceburg comeback to win 24‑20. Lawrenceburg erased an 11‑point deficit but fell short after a decisive fourth‑down score by Tri‑West.
These games illustrate the depth of talent and community support for high‑school football across the Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, and Southeast Indiana region. Fans can look forward to the upcoming regional finals on Nov. 20, where the best teams will vie for a spot in the state championship.
Original reporting: WLWT Cincinnati — read the source article.
