Westerville Sports Roundup - June 1-6, 2026
Central softball reaches state final as South baseball’s postseason run ends
Westerville Central’s softball team delivered the biggest local sports story of the week, defeating Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit 7-0 on Saturday in an OHSAA Division II state semifinal at Firestone Stadium in Akron.
The victory sent the Warhawks into the Division II state championship game against Kings Mills Kings.
The Columbus Dispatch reported that Central capitalized on four Walsh Jesuit errors during the semifinal. The Dispatch account also described the Warhawks as taking control with a five-run second inning.
Westerville South’s baseball season also reached the regional round before ending with a 2-1 loss to New Albany on June 3. The Division II regional semifinal was played at Grove City High School, according to the OHSAA tournament listing.
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