Published: 3/8/2013 - Updated: 2 months ago

Wildcats move closer to state title

Sylvania Northview got a 4-2 win over Olentangy Liberty in a state hockey semifinal game March 8 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus. CLICK ON ANY IMAGE TO ENLARGE PHOTO, START SLIDESHOW.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Northview players celebrate their first goal during the second period. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Northview senior Zander Pryor (19) eludes Olentangy Liberty defenders on his way to the goal. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Northview junior Cody Estrel (12) pushes into the goal during the third period. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Northview sophomore Ian Clement (26) puts pressure on Olentangy Liberty's junior Nick Kouskouris (27). THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Northview's student section cheered as they hoisted up the easy button shirt. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Northview senior Xavier Sudlow (10) takes a shot during the third period. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Northview senior Zander Pryor (19) embraces junior David Marsh (1) after the Wildcat win. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Northview's team rushes the ice to cheer as an opponent from Olentangy Liberty skates away after the Wildcats won. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Northview senior Xavier Sudlow jumps against the glass to cheering fans after the game. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Wildcats senior Nick LaPlante raises his arms as he passes fellow Northview students in the stands. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Wildcat fans cheer as their team skates over after the win. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Northview senior Drew Crandall (15) chases the puck down the ice. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Northview rushes the ice as they celebrate their win. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Northview senior Zander Pryor (19) circles in toward the goal. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Northview students watch as junior Caleb Rau (18) takes a shot. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Northview's junior Kooper Carter (14) advances the puck during the first period. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Players from Northview celebrate the win. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Northview seniors Zander Pryor (19) and Xavier Sudlow (10) celebrate a goal during the second period. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Northview junior David Marsh rebuffs a shot on goal during the second period. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Northview senior Xavier Sudlow (10) knocks the puck away as he is tripped up during the third period. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Northview senior Xavier Sudlow (10) takes a shot on goal that was rebuffed. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Northview senior Nick LaPlante (17) sends the puck flying during the third period. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Northview senior Tyler Dewitt (5) wrests control of the puck away from Olentangy Liberty's Jack Gainor (4). THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Northview senior Drew Crandall (15) reaches for the puck as he battles Olentangy Liberty's Ryan Gratz (7) during the third period.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Northview senior Drew Crandall (15) reaches for the puck as he battles Olentangy Liberty's Ryan Gratz (7) during the third ... THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH