LSU running back Corey Kiner moved one step closer to an Ohio state championship on Saturday. He led Roger Bacon High School (Cincinnati) to a 31-7 win over Springfield Shawnee in the Division V, Region 20 final.
The undefeated Roger Bacon Spartans (10-0) will play Ironton next week in a state semifinal game.
The 5-foot-10, 205-pound Kiner carried the ball 19 times for 142 yards in his final home game.
Kiner spoke about his final game at home afterward.
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Roger Bacon senior RB Corey Kiner discussed playing in his final home game at Bron Bacevich Stadium. He had 19 carries for 142 yards and two touchdowns tonight. @WCPO @RogerBaconFB pic.twitter.com/hitRSpbpRR
— Mike Dyer (@MikeDyer) November 8, 2020
It was yet another outstanding performance from the four-star running back who committed to the Tigers in May.
In the win, Kiner surpassed the 7,000-yard rushing mark for his career, putting him No. 11 all-time in the state of Ohio with 7,033 yards.
Kiner now has 36 touchdowns in the 2020 season.
The win was Roger Bacon’s first regional football title in school history.
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