GAHANNA — They say it’s tough to beat a team twice in the same season and Olentangy Liberty showed why that’s true on Friday night.
The fourth-seeded Patriots marched into top-seeded Gahanna Lincoln’s house and took care of business, upsetting the Lions 14-10.
Liberty’s two first-half touchdowns were all that was needed thanks to its stifling defense.
Senior cornerback and wide receiver Jayden Hawk snagged a game-sealing interception to put an end to the Lions’ last hope late in the fourth quarter.
The Patriots (8-4) will take on Pickerington North (10-3) next in the Region 3 final on Nov. 20 at 7 p.m.
That game will be played at a neutral site announced on Sunday by the Ohio High School Athletic Association.
The Lions, who had won four games by three points or less, including their last two, finished the season at 11-1.
The Patriots have now won 8 of their last 9 games (since dropping a 14-13 overtime decision at Gahanna on Sept. 4).
Photo gallery credited to Jack Slemenda.
