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Ohio: Elder advances to Division I state football semifinals2009-11-24 The Cincinnati Elder football team is returning to the Division I state semifinals for the second consecutive season. Because of injuries, the Panthers (10-2) were partially written off by some observers at the start of the postseason. Yet, Elder can make it two consecutive Division I state final appearances if it wins over Hilliard Davidson (11-1) at 7 p.m. Saturday at Welcome Stadium in Dayton. It is believed to be the first meeting between the schools. Elder, the 2008 Division I state runner-up, defeated Anderson 28-21 Saturday night at the University of Cincinnati. It was the first loss for Anderson (12-1), which was the Division II state runner-up last season. "To win back-to-back regionals, in our region – that doesn’t happen too often," Elder coach Doug Ramsey told the Cincinnati Enquirer. "We’ve had good senior leadership, but I know the kids aren’t satisfied yet." Elder was led by senior quarterback Mark Miller, who threw for 203 yards and four touchdowns. Junior running back Ben Coffaro had 144 yards rushing. It was the first meeting between the schools since 2003, when the Panthers won 28-7. Elder also won in 1996 for the only other meeting between the schools. Hilliard Davidson defeated Dublin Coffman 22-7 on Saturday in the Division I regional final in Columbus. Davidson scored two touchdowns off turnovers. "All the credit goes to our defense," Davidson coach Brian White told the Columbus Dispatch. |
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