The Ohio High School Athletic Association girls soccer regional finals delivered high-stakes drama on Nov. 7, with Greater Cincinnati teams vying for state semifinal berths. In Division I, the Seton Saints secured their fifth consecutive regional championship by defeating Centerville 2-1 in overtime. The match featured a tense back-and-forth affair, with Centerville taking a 1-0 lead with 14 minutes remaining in the first half. Seton responded with a goal 13 minutes into regulation to force extra time, ultimately sealing the victory with a strike less than six minutes into the overtime period.
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This victory extends Seton’s remarkable record to 21-0 on the season and marks their fifth straight appearance in the OHSAA state tournament. The Saints are now chasing their first state title since their historic championship run in 2022. Meanwhile, other regional matchups saw Anderson face St. Ursula in Division II, Indian Hill battle Ross in Division III, and Mariemont and Fayetteville-Perry compete in Divisions IV and V, respectively, as the day’s action concluded across Southwest Ohio.
The regional finals serve as the final gatekeeper for the state tournament semifinals, highlighting the depth of talent in Greater Cincinnati’s girls soccer program. Seton’s resilience in overtime underscores their dominance in Division I, while the head-to-head clashes in lower divisions provided intense competition for the remaining state spots. Fans and analysts are now turning their attention to the upcoming state semifinals, where these regional champions will test their mettle against the best in Ohio.
Source: Yahoo Sports
