Round 2 HS Playoff Recap: Springfield, Tipp, Centerville, Valley View Advance; Rams, Piqua, Alter, Boro Fall

 Heres the Recap / Headlines of the 2nd Round of the OHSAA Football Playoffs (Southwest Ohio) (Dayton, Cincy, Springfield).

Springfield Dominates Fairmont

Springfield used its passing attack of Byrce Schondelmyer and Anthony Brown and the stout defense led by GWOC Defensive Player of the Year  Jaivian Norman to shut down Fairmont in the 2nd round of the OHSAA football playoffs by a score of 21-0. Fairmont couldn't get all league performer RB Drew Baker and the running game going. 

Springfield will face Centerville in the Regional Semifinals at Northmont HS.

Tippecanoe Rolls Past Trotwood

The Tippecanoe Red Devils jumped on Trotwood early and often, and left no doubt that the Miami Valley League still has a legitimate dog in the fight as Tipp won at home 43-14.  QB Liam Poronsky led the passing, connecting with WR Stanley Cline for a TD, while the running game was dominant as well with RB Xavier Jones scoring and providing the ground attack.  The state ranked Red Devils will face Western Brown in the Regional Semifinals. 

Centerville Stops Marysville on Late Run

The Centerville Elks took a 24-21 lead and turned it into a rout, as they defeat Marysville 42-21 in 2nd round action in the OHSAA tournament. With the game at 24-21 headed into the 4th quarter, Jackson Courville kicked a 55-yard field goal, which was followed by a TD pass from Nic Bruder to Jamar Montgomery and the game was sealed with a Pick-6 by Ross Coppock, who has a few of those on the season. Centerville will face Springfield in the Regional Semifinals. 

Piqua Falls to Edgewood 

Piqua would score the first two TD's (on Ky Warner runs) to hold a 14-0 lead in the 2nd quarter. From then on, Edgewood would score a TD in the 2nd and 3rd quarter, and would end it in OT with a Tavion Crosby run, as he amassed 145 yards on 30 carries and 2 pivotal TD's to help Edgewood knock off Piqua for the 2nd consecutive season. Piqua would get the ball but could not score on its final possession, as Edgewood will now face Anderson at Little Miami.

Alter Loses Late to Taft 

Alter season came to an end with a 26-24 loss to Taft, as the Senators defense stopped Alter on a failed 2-point conversion to help seal the deal. Taft will face McNicholas in the Regional Semifinal at Princeton HS.

Mason Rallies To Upend Springboro

Springboro took a 26-14 lead into the 2nd half and Mason rallied with 2 TDs in the 4th quarter to upend the Panthers 29-26. Larson Brown would unload two big TD passes to turn a deficit into a big win. Brown would throw for 3 TD's on the night. 

Badin Dominates New Richmond

Hamilton Badin put up the first 41 points of the game en route to a big win 41-14 as Star QB Alex Ritzie was 11-11 for 170 and 3 TD's in the rout for the #1 seed. Badin will face Wapakoneta at Trotwood HS.

Valley View Stays Alive With Powerful Performance

The Valley View Spartans move to the Regionals after a thrilling 42-16 win over Blanchester as Caden Henson threw for 3 TDs and the running game amassed over 225 yards in the big win. They would also harrass the QB for Blanchester into a rough passing night (1-11). Valley View will face Maderia at Fairfield HS.

Milton Union Hammers Preble Shawnee

Milton Union, ranked in the state, showed why they are one of the favorites in D-5 as they pounded Preble Shawnee to move to the Regionals. They will face Brookeville at Xenia HS. 

Brookeville Squeaks Out Win in Shootout 

Brookeville used a fast start to push to the next round after a nice win over Northeastern 38-15. RB Tim Davis would run roughshod over Northeastern for 203 yards and 3 TDs in the big win. Brookeville will face Milton Union at Xenia HS.