University School takes down Salem after court drama

University School took care of business on the field. The Preppers did not play against Glenville due to the Ohio High School Athletic Association disqualifying the Tarblooders for having illegal players. After two of the players’ parents brought a lawsuit against the OHSAA, a judge ruled that the two could play, but after a court hearing, the Eighth District Court of Appeals issued a decision that the OHSAA could enforce its decision to disqualify Glenville from the playoffs. That decision was made on Thursday, Nov. 5, and the next day, the Preppers traveled to No. 4 Salem in the second round of the OHSAA Division III Region 9 playoffs. With all the chaos, uncertainty and drama dealt with over the past two weeks, the Preppers came out with a 14-10 victory. The Quakers started with 10-0 lead after a field goal and a 7-yard rushing touchdown in the first quarter. Senior wide receiver Tylar Robinson put the Preppers on the scoreboard in the second quarter on a 10-yard run. Junior quarterback Nico Morelli found Robinson on a 60-yard pass in the third quarter. The Preppers defense shut down the Quakers the rest of the way for the win. University School limited the Quakers to just 170 total yards of offense. The Peppers utilized a big performance from Robinson who scored both touchdowns and led the team in rushing on 6 carries for 38 yards and passing with 4 catches for 108 yards. University School now travels to No. 8 Ursuline. The Fighting Irish gave Willoughby South its first loss of the season in a 41-26 win. Ursuline can score, averaging 28.25 points a game. Defensively, the team surrenders an average of 23.16 points a game. The game will be played at Youngstown State University’s Stambaugh Stadium with a kickoff of 7 p.m. Area playoff results: Gilmour Academy 2 Aurora 1 girls soccer DIII Region 13 final Gilmour Academy 0 Padua Franciscan 3 volleyball DIII Region 12 final