Published: 3/9/2013 - Updated: 3 months ago

Northview hockey falls short at state championship

The Raiders beat the Wildcats 3-1 in the OHSAA state hockey championship March 9 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus. CLICK ON ANY IMAGE TO ENLARGE PHOTO, START SLIDESHOW.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Northview's junior Caleb Rau takes a knee after the game. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Northview's student section cheers during the third period. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Northview senior Tyler Dewitt stands alone after the Wildcats lost. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Northview junior David Marsh (1) and sophomore Josh Koback (2) react after the Wildcats lost. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Northview students watch as their team embraces after the game. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Northview junior Kooper Carter (14) is embraced by senior Brandon Bihn (11) after the Wildcats lost. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Northview senior Tyler Dewitt is cheered by the Sylvania student section after the game. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Northview's team and fans gather at their goal as they are cheered after the game. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Northview senior Nick LaPlante (17) attempts to retain control of the puck during the first period. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Northview senior Drew Crandall (15) fights against Shaker Heights junior Ryan LaMonica (17) during the first period. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Northview junior Bailey Breitigam (20) passes during the first period. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Northview senior Zander Pryor (19) attempts to score during the third period. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Northview junior Caleb Rau (18) takes a shot during the first period. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Northview senior Zander Pryor (19) gets tripped up by a Shaker Heights defender. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Northview senior Zander Pryor (19) pushes down the ice during the second period. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Northview junior goal tender David Marsh (1) puts his head down after Shaker Heights scored during the third period. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Northview senior Drew Crandall (15) goes to the boards for control of the puck during the second period. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Northview senior Connor Simon wipes his eyes as he and his teammates wait to collect their medals. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Northview senior Brandon Bihn, center, covers his face as he waits for his medal alongside his team. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Northview junior Kooper Carter (14) is embraced by sophomore Josh Koback (2) after the game. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Northview senior Tyler Dewitt (5) and junior Caleb Rau (18) embrace after the game. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Northview's senior Zander Pryor (19) and senior Drew Crandall (15) accept their runnerup trophy. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH