COLUMBUS — An area quarterback has been named one of the finalists for Ohio’s Mr. Football.
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Bellefontaine High School senior quarterback Tavien St. Clair is one of eight finalists named by the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association, according to the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA).
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He completed 166 of his 244 passes for 2,536 yards and 29 touchdowns.
St. Clair also rushed for 254 yards and nine scores.
“Blessed to be named a Mr. Football Finalist!,” he wrote on social media.
As a four-year starter, he threw for almost 9,800 career passing yards and 104 touchdowns and rushed for 17 touchdowns.
St. Clair is a two-time Southwest District Division III Offensive Player of the Year and three-time Central Buckeye Conference Offensive Player of the Year.
He has committed to Ohio State.
The winner will be announced by on Dec. 5.
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