Lutheran East wins state semifinal, heads to championship
Lutheran East defeated Minford 76-73 in the OHSAA Division V state semifinal, securing a spot in the championship game. This victory marks Lutheran East's fifth consecutive trip to Dayton. Minford's Myles Montgomery nearly tied the game with a last-second 3-pointer but fell short. Lutheran East will face undefeated Columbus Academy in the final next week. Columbus Academy advanced by defeating Cincinnati Summit Country Day 63-51 in the other semifinal. Lutheran East aims for its third straight state title.