Region 7

Game is Friday at 7 p.m.

1 Big Walnut (12-0) vs. 4 Massillon Washington (10-2) at Mansfield Senior Arlin Field 

No. 1 Big Walnut had a 24-20 scare against Olentangy in the first round of the postseason but quickly regained its footing defeating Canal Winchester 38-7 last week.

The Golden Eagles will look to do the same this week against Massilon Washington, yet the task will not be so easy.

The Tigers have averaged 37 points per game this year which is the most by far for any team Big Walnut has played.

Sophomore running back Nate Severs will be crucial in the Golden Eagles' success, but they will also need their best defense on the field Friday night.

The nearly 1-hour drive both teams will need to take to reach Mansfield Senior's Arlin Field will also play a factor in how each team prepares and performs.