Zanesville falls to Akron Hoban in state semifinals

Zanesville's Ben Kaufman reflects as teammates line up to shake hands with Akron Hoban players after a 33-21 loss in a Division III state semifinals game at Paul Brown Tiger Stadium in Massillon.

Zanesville's Ben Kaufman runs downfield away from Akron Hoban's Dane Kersh during the Blue Devils' 33-21 Division III state semifinals loss Friday night in Massillon.

Akron Hoban defenders ride Zanesville's Leo Crosby to the turf during the Blue Devils' 33-21 Division III state semifinals loss Friday night in Massillon.

Akron Hoban's Nate Bauer brings down Zanesville's Leo Crosby during the Blue Devils' 33-21 Division III state semifinals loss Friday night in Massillon.

Zanesville's Leo Crosby celebrates as an official signals possession for the Blue Devils on a fumble during Zanesville's 33-21 Division III state semifinals loss to Akron Hoban on Friday night in Massillon.

Zanesville's Caine Martin celebrates after the Blue Devils recovered a fumble during a 33-21 Division III state semifinals loss to Akron Hoban on Friday night in Massillon.

Zanesville's Derek Grandstaff throws the ball during the Blue Devils' 33-21 Division III state semifinals loss to Akron Hoban on Friday night in Massillon.

Zanesville's Leo Crosby rushes into the end zone for a touchdown during the Blue Devils' 33-21 Division III state semifinals loss to Akron Hoban on Friday night in Massillon.

Zanesville's Aaron Ashby kicks an extra point during the Blue Devils' 33-21 Division III state semifinals loss to Akron Hoban on Friday night in Massillon.

Zanesville fans react to a play on the field during the Blue Devils' 33-21 Division III state semifinals loss to Akron Hoban on Friday night in Massillon.

Zanesville's Leo Crosby trips up Akron Hoban's Jonah Morris during the Blue Devils' 33-21 Division III state semifinals loss Friday night in Massillon.

Akron Hoban's Nate Bauer brings down Zanesville's Leo Crosby during the Blue Devils' 33-21 Division III state semifinals loss Friday night in Massillon.

Akron Hoban's Tyler Gilchrist makes a diving catch past Zanesville's Braxton Snyder during the Blue Devils' 33-21 Division III state semifinals loss Friday night in Massillon.

Zanesville's Caine Martin looks for running room during the Blue Devils' 33-21 Division III state semifinals loss to Akron Hoban on Friday night in Massillon.

Akron Hoban's Jonah Morris brings down Zanesville's Leo Crosby during the Blue Devils' 33-21 Division III state semifinals loss Friday night in Massillon.

Zanesville's Leo Crosby tries to escape from Akron Hoban's Jack Griffith during the Blue Devils' 33-21 Division III state semifinals loss Friday night in Massillon.

Zanesville's Alessio Amato reacts after nearly catching an interception during the Blue Devils' 33-21 Division III state semifinals loss to Akron Hoban on Friday night in Massillon.

Zanesville's Leo Crosby hits the hole during the Blue Devils' 33-21 Division III state semifinals loss to Akron Hoban on Friday night in Massillon.

Zanesville's Alessio Amato makes a leaping catch in front of Akron Hoban's Tyler Canova during the Blue Devils' 33-21 Division III state semifinals loss Friday night in Massillon.

Zanesville's Derek Grandstaff looks to pass during the Blue Devils' 33-21 Division III state semifinals loss to Akron Hoban on Friday night in Massillon.

Zanesville's Ja-Quan Mathews dives for Akron Hoban's Nate Bauer on a punt return during the Blue Devils' 33-21 Division III state semifinals loss Friday night in Massillon.

Akron Hoban's Anthony Christian snags an interception during Zanesville's 33-21 Division III state semifinals loss Friday night in Massillon.

Akron Hoban's Anthony Christian lays a hit on Zanesville's Leo Crosby during the Blue Devils' 33-21 Division III state semifinals loss Friday night in Massillon.

The Zanesville defense gets set at the line of scrimmage during the Blue Devils' 33-21 Division III state semifinals loss to Akron Hoban on Friday night in Massillon.

Zanesville players gather in the locker room at halftime during the Blue Devils' 33-21 Division III state semifinals loss to Akron Hoban on Friday night in Massillon.

Zanesville's Ja-Quan Mathews sits in silence with teammates after the Blue Devils found themselves down 12-7 to Akron Hoban at halftime in a Division III state semifinals game in Massillon.

From right, Zanesville's Deaunte Goins and Tavian Butts sit in silence with teammates after the Blue Devils found themselves down 12-7 to Akron Hoban at halftime in a Division III state semifinals game in Massillon.

From left, Zanesville's Derek Grandstaff and Leo Crosby sit in silence with teammates after the Blue Devils found themselves down 12-7 to Akron Hoban at halftime in a Division III state semifinals game in Massillon.

Zanesville's Treyshawn Allen-Rush sits in silence with teammates after the Blue Devils found themselves down 12-7 to Akron Hoban at halftime in a Division III state semifinals game in Massillon.

Zanesville's Treyshawn Allen-Rush sits in silence with teammates after the Blue Devils found themselves down 12-7 to Akron Hoban at halftime in a Division III state semifinals game in Massillon.

Assistant coach Chad Jackson goes over adjustments to the game plan at halftime after Zanesville found itself down 12-7 to Akron Hoban in a Division III state semifinals game in Massillon.

Zanesville's Leo Crosby tries to motivate his teammates before the start of the second half of a Division III state semifinals game against Akron Hoban in Massillon. The Blue Devils fell to the Knights, 33-21.

Zanesville's Leo Crosby tries to motivate his teammates before the start of the second half of a Division III state semifinals game against Akron Hoban in Massillon. The Blue Devils fell to the Knights, 33-21.

Zanesville's Leo Crosby warms up with teammates before the start of the second half of a Division III state semifinals game Friday night against Akron Hoban.

Zanesville players huddle up before the start of the second half of a Division III state semifinals game against Akron Hoban on Friday night in Massillon.

Zanesville's Ben Kaufman defends Akron Hoban's Jonah Morris as Morris leaps to make a catch during the Blue Devils' 33-21 Division III state semifinals loss Friday night in Massillon.

Zanesville's Derek Grandstaff passes the ball during the Blue Devils' 33-21 Division III state semifinals loss to Akron Hoban on Friday night in Massillon.

Zanesville's Leo Crosby looks for running room during the Blue Devils' 33-21 Division III state semifinals loss to Akron Hoban on Friday night in Massillon.

Akron Hoban's Tyler Gilchrist pulls down Zanesville's Derek Grandstaff on Friday night during the Division III state semifinals in Massillon. The Blue Devils' fell to the Knights, 33-21.

Zanesville players take a knee as trainers tend to an injured Leo Crosby during the Blue Devils' 33-21 Division III state semifinals loss to Akron Hoban on Friday night in Massillon.

Zanesville trainers help Leo Crosby off the field after suffering a knee injury during the Blue Devils' 33-21 Division III state semifinals loss to Akron Hoban on Friday night in Massillon.

Zanesville's Deaunte Goins tries to evade Akron Hoban's Daeshon Coppinger during the Blue Devils' 33-21 Division III state semifinals loss Friday night in Massillon.

Zanesville's Alessio Amato snags a reception past Akron Hoban's Tyler Canova during the Blue Devils' 33-21 Division III state semifinals loss Friday night in Massillon.

Zanesville's Leo Crosby dodges Akron Hoban defenders on his way for a big gain during the Blue Devils' 33-21 Division III state semifinals loss Friday night in Massillon.

Akron Hoban's Tyler Canova and Arison Sanders bring down Zanesville's Alessio Amato during the Blue Devils' 33-21 Division III state semifinals loss Friday night in Massillon.

Zanesville's Derek Grandstaff tries to evade Akron Hoban's Tyler Gilchrist during the Blue Devils' 33-21 Division III state semifinals loss Friday night in Massillon.

Zanesville's Alessio Amato is brought down after making a catch by Akron Hoban's Tyler Canova during the Blue Devils' 33-21 Division III state semifinals loss Friday night in Massillon.

Zanesville's Alessio Amato and Akron Hoban's Tyler Canova leap for a pass during the Blue Devils' 33-21 Division III state semifinals loss Friday night in Massillon.

Zanesville's Derek Grandstaff watches the action from the sidelines in the waning minutes of a 33-21 Division III state semifinals loss to Akron Hoban on Friday night in Massillon.

Zanesville players reflect on the game near the end of regulation during the Blue Devils' 33-21 Division III state semifinals loss to Akron Hoban on Friday night in Massillon.

Zanesville players watch from the sidelines as time expires in a 33-21 Division III state semifinals loss to Akron Hoban on Friday night in Massillon.

Zanesville players leave the field after falling 33-21 to Akron Hoban in a Division III state semifinals game Friday night in Massillon.

Zanesville's Alessio Amato and Head Coach Chad Grandstaff embrace after the Blue Devils' 33-21 Division III state semifinals loss to Akron Hoban on Friday night in Massillon.

Zanesville's Daylyn Jackson tries to console teammate Coulter Wilson after the Blue Devils' 33-21 Division III state semifinals loss to Akron Hoban on Friday night in Massillon.

Zanesville's Akeem Mayle listens with teammates as head coach Chad Grandstaff gives an emotional speech after the Blue Devils' 33-21 Division III state semifinals loss to Akron Hoban on Friday night in Massillon.