Local football teams have eyes on state playoffs
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October 20, 2021

Local football teams have eyes on state playoffs

By Tim Miller

The Ohio High School Athletic Association state football playoffs could very well see four Union County-area teams in its field next week.
That would be the most local teams in the post-season in a non-COVID 19 campaign in history.
Every team had the opportunity to see action in the playoffs last year...

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