MORRISTOWN – Union Local learned a lot in last year’s Ohio High School Athletic Association playoffs. The Jets are hoping for a repeat performance, and then some.

In 2024, Union Local finished 11th in the Ohio Division V, Region 19 ratings, drawing a first-round game at No. 6 Nelsonville-York. The Jets flew back home with a 23-13 victory and then nearly upset perennial powerhouse Wheelersburg before falling, 28-23.

Friday night, head coach Bernie Thompson and the No. 11 Jets (7-3) will load up the buses and head west on I-70 to Columbus to meet No. 6 Africentric Early College (7-3) at CAEC Stadium in a Division V, Region 19 first-round matchup. Kickoff is set for 7.

“The expectations have changed here at Union Local. After last year, not only getting in, but winning that first game, tha

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