ATLANTA – When Ohio State edge rusher ... Jr. and Max Lomonico played for the Pickerington Central Tigers. Now, those Pickerington players have a chance to win a national championship together.

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (WCMH) — Pickerington pride is beaming as the Buckeyes prepare to play in the national championship game thanks to a soon-to-be legendary play by a Pickerington native.

The pride of Pickerington, Ohio, saw to it. They're calling defensive ... Sawyer turned down a chance to go to the NFL after last season. The second-team All-Big Ten talent then blossomed this ...