COLUMBUS — Filled with a schedule of opponents from larger divisions, the Ottawa Hills boys soccer team entered the postseason looking to reverse course after going 1-4-1 over its final six games.

The Green Bears accomplished that goal — and much more — by landing a berth in a state final for the fourth time.

On Monday at Historic Crew Stadium, one of the greatest runs in program history ended with a 5-1 loss to Cincinnati Summit Country Day in the Division V state championship game.

It marked the ninth state title for the Silver Knights, who finished 12-6-6 overall and won their second consecutive title.

“We knew Summit likes to possess the ball, which is something we practiced over the last three days, and we know they go diagonally, but that said, the boys were nervous,” said second

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