Springfield Wildcats: 3 things to know

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By Natalie Jones
Nov 29, 2019
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The Springfield High School football team has had a record-breaking year.

But, it is not the end.

The Wildcats will play in the final four against Cincinnati Elder, 7 p.m. tonight, at Alexander Stadium, 1 Indian Trail in Piqua.

The public is invited to a send-off at 3:30 p.m. today in the Springfield High School parking lot, 701 E. Home Road.

Here are three things you should know about the Wildcats:

Springfield High School senior TyAren Brown returns an interception during the Wildcats 37-14 victory over Dublin Jerome in a D-I, Region 2 semifinal game at Marysville High School on Friday, Nov. 15. Brown scored on the play. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO BY MICHAEL COOPER

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1. It has been 17 years since a Springfield City School District football team last played in the regional final. The Wildcats beat Dublin Coffman to win their first regional championship.

2. This is the first time Springfield has played in the final four.

3. Two more victories would give Clark County its first state football championship.

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Springfield High School senior Te'Vion Gilbreth sacks Dublin Jerome quarterback Ryan Miller during the Wildcats 37-14 victory over the Celtics in a D-I, Region 2 semifinal game at Marysville High School on Friday, Nov. 15. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO BY MICHAEL COOPER

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