OHSAA high school boys soccer state finals | Revere comes up short against Tippecanoe
COLUMBUS — Tippecanoe won its second state title in program history Saturday with a 2-0 victory over Revere at Historic Columbus Crew Stadium.
It was the sixth time in seven tries the Minutemen (20-1-2) finished runners-up, joining the 1995, 2010, 2011, 2016 and 2018 teams.
Revere won it all in 2013.
The Red Devils (22-1-1) joined the 2019 team with a state crown.
Tippecanoe picked up a goal 9:30 into the game on a beautiful shot from 35 yards out by Landon Haas.
The dagger came when Caleb Ransom fed Colin Turner on a one-touch goal with 14:44 remaining.
Tippecanoe boys soccer with the dagger on an unbelievable play against Revere in the Division II state title
Caleb Ransom made an unbelievable move at the touch line on the right for Tippecanoe and then fed a perfect crossing pass to Colin Turner. It led to a 2-0 advantage over Revere with 14:44 left. The Red Devils hold a 5-2 edge on shots on goal in the second half and 8-1 advantage in corner kicks.
Revere keeper Jake Nations keeping Tippecanoe off the scoreboard even more in boys soccer Division II state final
Nations has come up with three immaculate saves against a Red Devils squad that has pushed the pace in the first 10 minutes of the second half. Revere has had opportunities, but Tippecanoe's defense has been stout. Included in that was a fantastic block by James Miller on a shot by Zach Iler
Tippecanoe boys soccer holds one-goal advantage at the break, Red Devils controlling pace of play in Division II state final vs. Revere
The Red Devils have played 49 percent of the game in their offensive third, while Revere is at 22 percent in its offensive third. Cameron Smith (2 shots), Carson King (2) and Landon Haas (goal) have proved to be elite once again for Tippecanoe.
Revere's Dylan Halm has four shots, but only one on frame.
Shots on goal are at two apiece with Revere holding an 11-8 shot advantage. Corner kicks are dead even at three. The Red Devils have been carded twice.
Tippecanoe boys soccer has scouted Revere well for the Division II state final
The Red Devils have definitely had the run of play for the most part through the first 30 minutes. A service ball from Landon Haas into the mix called for Jake Nations to make and incredible save. Tippecanoe missed high on a shot from the 12 with 11 minutes left.
Revere boys soccer has amped up the pressure in the last 10 minutes against Tippecanoe in the Division II state final
While Landon Haas' goal remains the only score of the game, the Minutemen have opened up a bit in the offensive third. It's allowed Dylan Halm to get a bit of space. He's had two shots deflected inside the box and just missed on a cross from Jeff Boyle.
Tippecanoe takes an early lead on Revere in OHSAA Division II state final
Landon Hass scored from 35 yards out on a beautiful arcing shot from the left. It was the junior's 33rd goal of the season.
Starting XI for Revere boys soccer in OHSAA Division II state final
Jake Nations, GK, jr.; Joab Bockstoce D, sr.; Joe Brown, M, jr.; Zach Iler, M, sr.; Gavin Boltz M, jr.; Jeff Boyle, M, sr.; Dylan Halm, F, sr.; AJ Catlett, M, jr.; Will Sharp, D, jr.; Andrew Caranna, D, sr.; Jacob, M, jr.
Starting XI for Tippecanoe boys soccer in OHSAA Division II state final
Michael Jergens, GK, sr.; James Miller, M, jr.; Hudson Owen, M, sr.; Caleb Rasom, F, sr.; Landon Haas, M, jr.; AJ Jergens, D, jr.; Dominic Mendiola, M, jr.; Landon Luginbuhl, D, sr.; Caden Turner, D, sr.; Cameron Smith, F, so.
Revere boys soccer's OHSAA state tournament history
The Minutemen are making their seventh state final appearance and were ranked No. 1 in the final state coaches poll. They won a state title in 2013 and have finished runners-up in 2018, 2016, 2011, 2010 and 1995. This is their first time in the state finals since 2018.
Tippecanoe boys soccer's OHSAA state tournament history
The Red Devils are in their third final in five years. They won a title in 2019 and were runners-up in 2020.
How Revere and Tippecanoe reached the OHSAA state title game in boys soccer
Revere went through the Region 6 bracket with a 5-0 win over Maumee and 3-1 victory over Sandusky St. Mary Memorial. That set up a state semifinal with Lake Catholic that the Minutemen won 2-0.
Tippecanoe came out of the Region 8 line with a 5-0 win over Plain City Jonathan Alder and 2-0 win over Cincinnati Summit Country Day. That set up a semifinal with Columbus Bishop Watterson that the Red Devils won 2-1 in double overtime.
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Players to watch in the Revere-Tippecanoe OHSAA Division II boys soccer state title game
Revere is paced by Dylan Halm (33 goals, 10 assists), AJ Catlett (11, 26), Jeff Boyle (11, 8) and Gavin Boltz (8, 7).
Tippecanoe has scorers in Landon Haas (32, 25) as well as All-Ohioans Caleb Ranson (22, 12) and Carson King (18, 7).
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This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: OHSAA boys soccer: Tippecanoe too much for Revere in D2 state final
