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Ballard, Carrico lead teams into title games
For two of Ohio State's highest-ranked commits in the 2021 class, this weekend will provide a shot at redemption.
Both receiver Jayden Ballard of Massillon Washington and linebacker Reid Carrico of Ironton are set for showdowns in OHSAA state championship games following losses in the title game in 2019.
Ballard, whose Tigers lost 34-17 to Cincinnati La Salle last season, will square off with Archbishop Hoban (10-0) at 6:15 p.