St. Xavier lacrosse edges Upper Arlington in state semifinals
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Last updated Jun 4, 2026
St. Xavier defeated Upper Arlington 8-7 in the OHSAA Division I boys lacrosse state semifinals on June 3 at Mason. The Bombers built a commanding 5-0 lead but allowed the Golden Bears to tie the game late in the fourth quarter. St. Xavier's defense held strong, securing their spot in the championship game for a title defense against Cleveland St. Ignatius on June 6. Upper Arlington's coaching staff acknowledged the emotional toll of their recent loss, as they played in memory of former coach Ted Wolford, who passed away the previous week.
- •St. Xavier led 5-0 before Upper Arlington tied it in the fourth quarter.
- •Ryder Munz recorded a hat trick for St. Xavier.
- •Luke Backes scored for Upper Arlington in the comeback effort.
- •Defending champions St. Xavier will face Cleveland St. Ignatius in the finals.
- •Upper Arlington ends the season with an 18-4 record.
- 3:17 AMYahoo Sports — St. Xavier lacrosse survives Upper Arlington, advances to finals
"Lacrosse heavyweights St. Xavier and Upper Arlington faced off in an instant classic June 3. Here's who advanced to the state finals.
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