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Norwayne boys soccer advances to first state championship match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 6:20 AM

Last updated Nov 12, 2026

Norwayne boys soccer advances to first state championship match

Summary

Norwayne secured a spot in the OHSAA Division V state title game by defeating Rootstown 5-2 in the semifinals on November 11 at Twinsburg Tiger Stadium. The Bobcats jumped to a 3-0 lead by halftime, with multiple key goals from Erik Neruda. Despite Rootstown's attempt to close the gap by scoring twice in the second half, Norwayne clinched the victory with Neruda’s second goal. The Bobcats will face Milford Center Fairbanks, regarded as the top team in Division V, for the title on November 15 in Columbus.

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By the Numbers

•Norwayne led 3-0 at halftime in the semifinal match.
•Erik Neruda scored twice, leading the Bobcats' attack.
•Rootstown attempted a comeback, scoring twice in the second half.
•Norwayne will face Milford Center Fairbanks for the state title.
•The championship game is scheduled for November 15 in Columbus.

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6:20 AMYahoo Sports — Norwayne boys heading to first state soccer championship game in school history

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Norwayne's three-goal first half guides Bobcats past Rootstown in the Division V state semifinal and into the school's first-ever state title game.
— Yahoo Sports

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