Olentangy Liberty Coach John Sansbury Reflects on Regional Playoff Win Over Upper Arlington

Olentangy Liberty vs. Upper Arlington: Playoff Recap

Olentangy Liberty won a close playoff game against Upper Arlington with a score of 17-13. This victory advances Liberty to the Division I, Region 3 final, where they will face Pickerington North. Liberty ends the season with an 11-2 record, while Upper Arlington concludes at 10-3.

Game Highlights:

• Geno Saccoccia caught a 13-yard touchdown pass from Andrew Leonard with 54.6 seconds remaining, giving Liberty the lead.
• Liberty tied the game earlier with a drive that covered 70 yards in 12 plays. Ben Godwin caught a 20-yard pass to equalize at 10.
• Upper Arlington initially took the lead in the second half with a touchdown drive that included a 52-yard pass and a 2-yard scoring pass from Luke Backes to Cal Thrush.

Other Key Scores:

• Big Walnut defeated Ashland 28-10, earning them a spot in the Division II, Region 7 final.
• Watterson won against Licking Valley 30-0, advancing to the Division III, Region 11 final.
• Pickerington North edged Olentangy Berlin 10-7 to secure their place in the regional finals as well.

This playoff round showcased strong performances from multiple teams, setting the stage for exciting finals in the upcoming week.