Liberty Holds Off Orange, 24-17

Olentangy Liberty opened the playoffs with a rematch against rival Orange, and came out with the W again, 24-17. Griffin Hughes had the biggest play of the night when his 50 yard pick-6 put Liberty up 21-3. The Pioneers were able to fight back and got within 7 points, but the Patriots were able to run out the clock. Brendon White finished with 112 all-purpose yards and intercepted a pass on defense. The top-seeded Patriots advance to face #5 Medina.