St. Xavier stages 20-point comeback to beat Elder
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Cincinnati St. Xavier rallied from a 20-point deficit to defeat Elder 42-34 in the Division I, Region 4 final at Paycor Stadium on Friday, before a crowd of about 22,000. St. Xavier quarterback Jackson Frey threw three touchdown passes to Logan Von Holle and finished 16-of-26 for 223 yards; Daniel Vollmer rushed for two scores and 91 yards. Elder opened 27-7 and entered the game 12-0. A blocked punt returned by Chad Perkins and late fourth-quarter drives sealed the comeback. St. Xavier advances to the state semifinals on Nov. 28. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research and sources.
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- 1. Elder completed the regular season unbeaten and entered playoffs 12-0.
- 2. The Region 4 final was moved to Paycor Stadium to accommodate a large audience.
- 3. Elder built a 27-7 lead late in the second quarter of the regional final.
- 4. St. Xavier narrowed the gap with a blocked punt returned for a touchdown before halftime.
- 5. St. Xavier completed the comeback to win 42-34 and will play the state semifinal on Nov. 28.
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