WESTERVILLE — In its first state semifinal since 2013, Cardinal Mooney came up short Friday vs. undefeated Wheelersburg.

The Cardinals, who rolled to a Division V regional championship with three straight offensively explosive, lopsided victories, suffered from turnovers and a key injury in Friday’s 24-10 loss at Westerville Central High School.

“Hard-fought game. Proud of our guys for fighting through the end. Wasn’t the outcome we wanted or hoped for,” Mooney head coach Frank Colaprete said.

“They did a great job of attacking us where they needed to attack us and try to make us play a different way. They had a great game plan, and the guys just played relentless.”

Similarly, and much like the cold that engulfed Warhawk Field, Wheelersburg’s offense also immediately proved to be relen

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