ANDERSON TOWNSHIP, Ohio — The Anderson High School football team is in its third consecutive state semifinal Friday night with one goal in mind: a return to Canton.

“We’re real focused,” Anderson junior cornerback Ace Alston said. “Coming in from last week, we played great team ball. Defense and the offensive side just clicking together."

The undefeated Raptors (13-0) play Sunbury Big Walnut (12-1) in a Division II state semifinal at 7 p.m. Friday at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus. This is the second straight season Anderson is playing Big Walnut in the state semifinal.

“We’re super excited to be back against Big Walnut,” Anderson coach Evan Dreyer said. “Playing near their hometown — 20 miles away from their school — to be playing at Columbus Crew Stadium. We’re excited.”

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