Despite losing two key players with injuries in the first quarter, the Covington Buccaneers stuck together as a team to defeat a very talented Chillicothe Southeastern team 36-20 in the regional semifinal in Xenia on Friday.

The Covington Buccaneers showed heart and determination in overcoming a gallant second half comeback by Worthington Christian to advance to the second round of the state playoffs with a 33-27 win.

The Covington Buccaneers took care of business with a convincing 47-6 win over Bethel and - thanks to a little help - secured a home playoff game next week against Worthington Christian.

The Covington Buccaneers overcame a slow start to to pull away from Tri-County North 74-6 and keep their playoff hopes alive with one week left in the regular season.

The Covington Buccaneer thrashed previously unbeaten Arcanum 57-0 in what was an all-around dominating effort in all phases of the game - offense, defense and special teams.

In a battle between two 4-2 teams, the Covington Buccaneer defense was able to shine the brightest by forcing six turnovers and recording four interceptions for touchdowns in a 75-0 shellacking of National Trail on Friday.

The Covington Buccaneers took care of business against long-time rival Miami East in what was an emotional 35-13 win.

After splitting their first four games the Covington Buccaneers thoroughly dominated a 3-1 Ansonia team 48-6 to improve to 3-2 at the halfway point of the season.

The Covington Buccaneers came up on the short end of a 19-14 score to Fort Loramie on Friday, but what fans witnessed was a game between two great teams that turned into a classic.