Olentangy Liberty made its OCC-Central Division rival work to the very last out, but Olentangy Orange’s Jacob Tabor got just that with a bases-loaded strikeout to send the Pioneers to a thrilling 7-6 Division I regional semifinal win Thursday afternoon in Grove City.

Ohio State has added to its offensive brainpower ahead of the 2023 season with the addition of longtime NFL coach Joe Philbin as an offensive analyst. Philbin’s hire was first reported by ESPN’s Pete Thamel last week, and he has since been added to the university’s staff directory.