PRICE HILL, Ohio (WKRC) – Elder’s defense made two goal-line stands in the final seconds Friday to preserve a 27-23 win over rival St. Xavier and send the Panthers to the Division I regional final.
Elder quarterback Kaden Estep scored three rushing touchdowns, including a 1-yard run with 2:19 left that put the Panthers ahead for good. St. Xavier moved the ball into scoring position late, but Elder turned the Bombers away twice near the goal line to secure the victory.
Estep completed 20 of 28 passes for 141 yards and also rushed for 215 yards. He opened the scoring with a 46-yard touchdown run in the first quarter, then broke loose for a 45-yard score in the third…