High school football: Middletown falls to St. X in D-I state semifinal

Middletown quarterback Joseph Ward carries the ball during their Division I State semifinal football game against St. Xavier Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Welcome Stadium in Dayton. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

Middletown quarterback Joseph Ward carries the ball during their Division I State semifinal football game against St. Xavier Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Welcome Stadium in Dayton. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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By Chris Vogt – Contributing Writer
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The Middletown High School football team’s dream postseason run ended one game short of the state championship game.

The Middies fell to St. Xavier 21-6 in a Division I state semifinal on Friday night at Dayton Welcome Stadium.

Middletown, which won its first regional championship in school history, finished its season 11-2.

Middletown's Elijah Harris runs the ball after an interception during their Division I State semifinal football game against St. Xavier Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Welcome Stadium in Dayton. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

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St. X (11-2) advanced to face Olentangy Orange (14-0) in the D-I state title game at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5 at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton.

Orange beat Lakewood St. Edward 28-0 in the other state semifinal.

This story will be updated with quote and photos from today’s game.

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