Olentangy Orange vs. St. Edward final score: Turnovers decide the OHSAA D-I state semifinal

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It's not often that Lakewood St. Edward loses.

But on Friday night in an OHSAA Division I state semifinal, Olentangy Orange left no doubt.

Orange won the turnover battle in a big way, and thanks to that, won the football game.

Olentangy Orange will take on Cincinnati St. Xavier in the state championship game.

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Olentangy Orange vs. St. Edward final score

The final: Olentangy Orange 28, St. Edward 0.

Olentangy Orange forced six turnovers, writing the story of the game with its defense.

St. Ed's lost in this round a year ago to Olentangy Liberty.

And now it's Orange pulling the same trick.

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Ed's had won three consecutive state championships in 2021, 2022 and 2023.

This will be Orange's first appearance in a state championship game. They had never even been a regional champion before this season.

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