WRIGHT STATE, Ohio (WLIO) — Delphos St. John’s is headed to the state championship game for the first time in 24 years after a commanding 61-32 win over Malvern in the Division VII state semifinal.

The undefeated Blue Jays set the tone early, jumping out to a 12-5 lead after one quarter and extending it to 27-12 by halftime.

Cameron Elwer led the way with a game-high 18 points, while Maddox Kroeger, Jackson Wiechart and Tyce McClain all contributed during a balanced offensive effort.

St. John’s continued to pull away in the second half, cruising to the 29-point victory at the Nutter Center.

Now 28-0, the Blue Jays advance to the state title game for the first time since 2002.

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