<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4VmgJn_1Gr1YjPQ00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4VmgJn_1Gr1YjPQ00" width="615" height="475" ></figure>With the postseason in full swing across the tri-state, teams across all divisions and regions of play had big games on Friday night, including top-ranked Princeton taking on Middletown, Moeller and Winton Woods, and St. X at Lakota West. Meanwhile, Highlands, Covington Catholic, and Lloyd Memorial began their quest to reach the state finals in Kentucky.The number one seed in Division I, region IV, Princeton, survived a scare from the Middletown Middies that threatened their perfect season, before Sean Torbert and the Vikings offense rattled off 22 unanswered points to score the 27-6 victory, setting up a rematch next week with Moeller.Here’s a look at the biggest games, standout performances and headlines from around the Tri-state in this week’s Friday Night TSF Blitz.GRAHAM GOLDEN AS ST. XAVIER TKO’S LAKOTA WESTOn an evening headlined by major matchups between some of Cincinnati’s elite programs, the GCL South proved to be the conference to beat early this postseason, as Moeller defeated Winton Woods, 21-7, Elder defeated Springfield 37–20, and St. X utilized a ferocious offensive attack, spearheaded by junior tailback Aiden Graham, to upset the Lakota West Firebirds by a final score of 51-14.🎧 LISTEN: St. Xavier Head Coach Steve Specht on High School Football Tonight On FOX Sports 1360Graham has been one of the most underrated players in the tri-state all season, as the Bombers running back racked up 822 yards and four touchdowns throughout the regular season, before exploding in the playoffs. On Friday night, Graham had a dominating XXX yards rushing and 5 touchdowns against the vaunted Firebirds defense.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4JYgTi_1Gr1YjPQ00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4JYgTi_1Gr1YjPQ00" width="615" height="475" ><figcaption>St. Xavier RB Aiden Graham (photo by: Daniel Cramer/TriStateFootball.com)</figcaption></figure>AROUND THE TRI-STATECINCINNATIOhio DI, Region 4Moeller 21, Winton Woods 7After starting the season sluggishly on offense, Crusaders head coach Bert Bathiany has found the correct formula to take Moeller back to the state finals in Canton this December, and it starts with the arm of breakout sophomore quarterback Hunter McLaughlin.McLaughlin in his very first postseason start, was flawless for the Crusaders, connecting with fellow sophomore wideout Jayden Davis and senior Reggie Watson for touchdowns versus the Warriors defense.🎧 LISTEN: Moeller Head Coach Bert Bathiany on High School Football Tonight On FOX Sports 1360Additionally, the impressive Moeller defense seized the momentum throughout the night, forcing multiple turnovers and also stopping the Warriors offense on the goal-line to close out the first half of play, and keep the lead at 10 heading into the locker rooms.Junior tailback Juice Glover-Brown continues to impress for the Crusaders, as he added another touchdown onto his season total of 11.With the win, the Crusaders will move on to face the top-seeded Princeton Vikings next Friday night.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3zGLO4_1Gr1YjPQ00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3zGLO4_1Gr1YjPQ00" width="615" height="475" ><figcaption>Moeller QB Hunter Mclaughlin (photo by: Jacob Beineke/TriStateFootball.com)</figcaption></figure>Ohio DIII, Region 12McNicholas 10, Alter 0Coming off of the first round bye, the McNicholas Rockets defeated fellow GCL co-ed rival Alter by a final score of 10-0. The win is the eighth-straight victory for the Rockets following a slow 1- 2 start. Throughout the winning streak, Rockets head coach Mike Orlando has relied heavily on his stout defense, and the contest against the visiting Knights of Alter was no different, as the After their win over the Indian Hill Braves last week, the Alter Knights came into tonight’s contest looking for a get-right game against the Rockets following their first meeting resulting in a loss.Senior linebacker Jake Botti and the Knights defense did everything they could to halt McNicholas senior quarterback Evan Sandfoss, but they were unable to extend their season, as the Rockets physical offense and suffocating defense proved to be more than enough.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=098leN_1Gr1YjPQ00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=098leN_1Gr1YjPQ00" width="615" height="475" ><figcaption>McNicholas QB Evan Sandfoss (photo by: Dan Beineke/TriStateFootball.com)</figcaption></figure>KENTUCKYClass 4ACovington Catholic 35, Johnson Central 7Following a turbulent regular season that saw big wins and tough losses, the Covington CatholicColonels opened their 2026 postseason with a nice win over Johnson Central by a final score of 35-7 on Friday night.Junior quarterback Dylan Courtney opened the scoring for the Colonels with a 43-yard rushing touchdown early in the contest, setting up what would be a great night for their offense. Senior tailback Cash Meyers also tallied a one-yard rushing touchdown for CovCath.From there, the Colonels leaned heavily on their standout sophomore tailback Kiyan Miller, who didn’t miss a beat following his impressive regular season, rushing for well over 100 yards while also tacking on three rushing touchdowns.Courtney also added 103 passing yards on seven attempts, as Covington Catholic made their possessions count in a game in which their opponent, Johnson Central, had more than twice the amount of total plays from scrimmage during the contest.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3060r7_1Gr1YjPQ00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3060r7_1Gr1YjPQ00" width="615" height="475" ><figcaption>Covington Catholic quarterback Dylan Courtney. (Photo courtesy of @DylanCourtneyQB on X)</figcaption></figure>INDIANA CLASS 4A East Central 63, Columbus East 30In another convincing win on Friday night, the East Central Trojans won their sixth straight sectional title in the IHSAA playoffs. Led by standout senior tailback Ryan Minges, the Trojans made easy work of the visiting Olympians, 63-30.By just the end of the third quarter, Minges had already racked up 201 yards rushing on 17 carries, and also tacked on three touchdowns to add to his dominant season for the Trojans.🎧 LISTEN: East Central Head Coach Jake Meiners on High School Football Tonight On FOX Sports 1360Additionally, junior tailback Jake Marsh added a career high 166 rushing yards on 13 carries and three touchdowns of his own, further solidifying the Trojans backfield as one of the best in the tri-state.With the sectional title, the Trojans will move onto the IHSAA regionals next weekend, which is just one step away from the state finals in Indianapolis at Lucas Oil Stadium.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=00hK1M_1Gr1YjPQ00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=00hK1M_1Gr1YjPQ00" width="615" height="475" ><figcaption>East Central RB Ryan Minges (photo by: Sandy Mahoney/X: @InMotionBySandy)</figcaption></figure>+++ENJOYED THE RECAP?If you appreciate TSF’s free local high school football coverage, consider leaving a tip to support the people who make it possible.TIP TSF: TriStateFootball.com/tip+++FRIDAY NIGHT STARSAiden Graham, RB, St. Xavier – 30 attempts, 252 yards rushing, 5 touchdowns vs. LakotaWestLandon Spaulding, QB, Bishop Brossart – Ran for three touchdowns and threw for another vs. DaytonOwen Scalf, QB, Anderson – 30/36, 425 passing yards, 5 touchdowns, 1 interception vs.WithrowDamarco Jackson, Newport – 205 yards and four touchdowns vs, LudlowJordan Hall, RB, Princeton – 16 attempts, 156 yards rushing, 2 touchdowns vs. MiddletownAntoine Higgins, DB, Anderson – 3 tackles total, 3 solo tackles, 1 20-yard interceptiontouchdownSa’Vion Davis, QB, Withrow – 10/16, 113 passing yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception, 16rushing attempts, 188 yards rushing, 2 touchdowns vs. AndersonBLITZ 5 GAME OF THE WEEKANDERSON 58, WITHROW 28The Anderson Raptors offense continued its offensive dominance Friday night, blowing out the visiting Withrow Tigers by a score of 58-28. Senior quarterback Owen Scalf used his band of weapon senior wideouts Tegan Jallick, Cooper Kathman, and Tysin Weaver to another 50+ point offensive showcase, including 5 touchdowns to the three receivers combined.Read the complete Blitz 5 Game of the Week recap: Scalf, Raptors offense roll over Withrow in playoff tilt<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0nNx37_1Gr1YjPQ00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0nNx37_1Gr1YjPQ00" width="615" height="475" ><figcaption>Anderson WR Cooper kathman (photo by Dan Beineke/TriStateFootball.com)</figcaption></figure>SCOREBOARD SNAPSHOTPrinceton 27, Middletown 6Elder 37, Springboro 20Trotwood-Madison 39 Edgewood 7Harrison 22, Talawanda 21 🎧 LISTEN:Tippecanoe 42, Goshen 0Kenton Ridge 28, Wyoming 21Urbana 45, North College Hill 38CHCA 38, Wilmington 20Bishop Fenwick 34, Miami East 0Deer Park 44, Covington 10Versailles 35, CCPA 10Riverside 49, Cincinnati Country Day 13Newport Central Catholic 35, Trimble County 0Bishop Brossart 35, Dayton 14Lloyd Memorial 35, East Carter 6Newport 44, Ludlow 22 GAME RECAP: Newport topples LudlowHoly Cross 41, Bellevue 7Highlands 50, Boyd County 0Ryle 39, Fern Creek 0Milan 27, North Decatur 16Lawrenceburg 28, Batesville 14 GAME RECAP: Lawrenceburg captures sectionalGet the complete scores from all of this week’s action on the Underground Sports Shop Scoreboard at TriStateFootball.com/scores.*Stay updated on high school football updates by following @TSFootball on X.+++</div></body>

Block Source: tristatefootball.com

Misinformation

Clickbait

Old or repetitive news

Explicit content

Location not relevant

With the postseason in full swing across the tri-state, teams across all divisions and regions of play had big games on Friday night, including top-ranked Princeton taking on Middletown, Moeller and Winton Woods, and St. X at Lakota West. Meanwhile, Highlands, Covington Catholic, and Lloyd Memorial began their quest to reach the state finals in Kentucky.

Friday Night TSF Blitz: Week 12

NewsBreak

With the postseason in full swing across the tri-state, teams across all divisions and regions of play had big games on Friday night, including top-ranked 

Friday Night TSF Blitz: Week 12

Comments