Region 23

2 Proctorville Fairland (8) vs. 3 West Jefferson (33) at Chillicothe Hernstein Field

West Jefferson proved why they deserved to be a top team in Division VI as it walked over Proctorville Fairland by 25 points.

Running back Hayden Salyer provided 153 yards rushing and two touchdowns to lead the Roughriders to the big on Saturday night.

A 19-point first half for West Jefferson was all it needed for the win, but it scored two more touchdowns in the second half to secure the blowout.

West Jefferson now moves on to play No. 1 Fort Frye next weekend for a chance at the Division VI Final Four.

Region 24

1 Mechanicsburg (6) vs. 4 Coldwater (42) at Piqua Alexander Stadium

In an unprecedented turn of events, Mechanicsburg's usually impenetrable defense was easily walked over by Coldwater.

Before Saturday, the Indians had allowed no more than 28 points and had averaged over 40 points on offense.

However, Mechanicsburg accomplished neither during the Regional Semifinals and suffered its first and only loss of the season because of it.

The Indians will look to recover in the offseason and come back next year with the same attitude that stayed with them this year.  

Mechanicsburg will likely hope to reach much further into the postseason in 2022 and not let its clear potential go to waste.