Ohio Football

Friday, September 23, 2011

LOVELAND 13, MOUNT HEALTHY 7

By TSF Staff | TRISTATEFOOTBALL.COM

In desperate need of a victory to boost team morale the Loveland (2-3) defense made a statement in a 13-7 road win at previously unbeaten Mount Healthy (4-1). The Tigers held the Owls to -7 yards rushing, 68 yards passing, no offensive touchdowns and 1-11 on third down conversions as they smashed a team that was averaging 36 points per contest.

The tone was set by linebackers senior Joe Moran, junior Tyler Barger and sophomore Charlie Lawler who were constantly in the face of Mount Healthy quarterbacks all night. Barger had two sacks, Moran and Lawler one each as the unit racked up five in the tilt. Their pressure led to three second half interceptions for the Tigers. Lawler’s classmate Max Mather had two picks and Anthony Johnson the other.

VIDEOS
--Postgame: Max Mather & Charlie Lawler, Loveland
--Postgame: Andrew Marlatt, head coach, Loveland

All the scoring was done before intermission. Loveland kicker Jon Treloar got the scoring started and ended with field goals. Mount Healthy took a 7-3 advantage on a special teams fake field goal that saw holder Michael Tucker rolled out and hit Demond Jackson for six. Four minutes later in the second quarter the Tigers answered when Ryne Terry connected with Tanner Hawk on a five yard score to put their squad up for good at 10-7.

Running back Graham Peters was the workhouse for Loveland carrying the ball 37 times for 131 yards. He never gained more than 13 yards on a run.

Loveland hosts Anderson (2-3), who has won two straight, on Friday night. Mount Healthy travel up the street to take on rival Northwest

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