A local high-school girls team went back to class Monday as state champs.

Ohio State will hit the road—traveling all of about 3 miles—to play in the women’s NCAA tournament.

After racing to a share of a fifth straight Big Ten title, Ohio State coach Jim Foster compared his team to another athlete who could do a lot of things.

No. 20 Ohio State beat Indiana 79-67 on Sunday to move into sole possession of first place in the Big Ten.

Darby advanced in the sectionals with a final score of 45-22 over the Trojans.

There’s no looking back for No. 18 Ohio State.

Ohio State’s defense dominated the first half, then the 19th-ranked Buckeyes held on to beat Purdue 71-60 on Sunday and move into sole possession of first place in the Big Ten.

Jantel Lavender had 14 points and 14 rebounds and Star Allen added 13 points and 12 rebounds to lead No. 15 Ohio State to a 67-35 win over Illinois on Monday night.

Jantel Lavender had 15 points and nine rebounds to lead Ohio State to a 68-59 win over Northwestern on Wednesday.

On the ladies’ side, Pickerington Central squared off with Pickerington North.