St. Edward, Chardon win state titles

CANTON — Here are recaps of Friday’s state football championship games:

Division I: Lakewood St. Edward 23, Springfield 13

Danny Enovitch ran for 210 yards and two touchdowns for St. Edward, which won its fifth state title, all since 2010.

Despite being stuffed on four straight plays from the Springfield 1 on their its drive, St. Edward (15-1) led 16-0 at half. Springfield (14-2) was making its first title game appearance.

Division III: Chardon 21, Hamilton Badin 14

For the second year in a row, the Chardon needed a late score to claim the championship.

Sean Carr’s 2-yard touchdown run with 1:05 remaining in regulation lifted the Hilltoppers (16-0) to their second consecutive state title. Last year, Chardon needed double overtime to beat Desales for the title.

Badin (14-1), making its first titlegame appearance since 1990, gained only 143 yards. The Rams actually ran two more plays than Chardon but were outgained by 90 yards and, most importantly, outscored by seven. The Rams had six three-and-outs, including their next-to-last possession to set up Chardon’s winning score.

WHITLOCK/MASSILLON INDEPENDENT KEVIN Danny Enovitch's teammates lift him up to celebrate a Lakewood St. Edward touchdown on Friday.