Tri-State Football
Saturday October 31, 2009
Recap: Week 11
Kentucky
Newport Central Catholic 26,
Beechwood 22
Beechwood versus NewCath might not mean what it used to as far as playoff implications, but that hasn't taken away from the rivalry. These two teams squared off in another hard-fought battle that went down to the wire Friday night.
Beechwood drew first blood with 4:31 left in the first quarter when Joe Nussbaum connected on a 24-yard field goal.
The Tigers seemed to keep that momentum rolling through the rest of the first quarter, but in the second quarter it was all NewCath. The Thoroughbreds sophomore quarterback, Brady Hightchew, got them going when he capped off a long drive by scoring on a four-yard keeper.
He wasn't done yet though. The signal caller was back in the endzone just four minutes later, this time on an eight-yard run.
"He's just a very good athlete, a smart kid and he's very coachable," NewCath offensive coordinator Dave Schneider who was filling in for his hospitalized father as the head coach said about his young quarterback. "He's a playmaker. He gives us a playmaker out there."
The momentum gained by the early field goal and defensive stops by Beechwood had completely flipped sides and was now in a blue and gold uniform.
That is, until Beechwood's Cory Schuler took the ensuing kickoff back 99-yards for a touchdown cutting the Thoroughbreds lead to 13-10.
The play was big from a score perspective, but it did little to slow down the Thoroughbreds' offense. NewCath came right back in just over two minutes and scored again on a 14-yard touchdown run by running back Chris Kelly. Finally with just 7.6 seconds left to play, Hightchew found the endzone for the third time in the quarter to extend the NewCath lead to 26-10 heading into the locker rooms.
"We mainly ran one play that got us all those yards in the second quarter," Hightchew said. "(lineman) Jake Smith did a nice job of picking up the open man on that counter."
As explosive as the Thoroughbreds looked in the second quarter, they had to rely on their defense in the second half. Neither team could find any rhythm offensively in the third quarter as both defenses did a nice job of making adjustments at halftime.
Beechwood started the fourth quarter off with a score when quarterback Matt Rigdon went airborn, reaching the ball across the goalline after an eight-yard run to cut the score to 26-16 with 11:49 left to play.
After forcing NewCath to punt the ball back to them, Beechwood found some success through the air. Rigdon passed the Tiger offense down to the NewCath 32-yard line and then found sophomore Cameron Vocke on a catch and run for a 32-yard score making it 26-22 with 6:22 left.
The Tigers didn't get the defensive stop that they wanted, but they did finally force the Thoroughbreds to punt. Beechwood started their final drive from their own 15 with just 2:37 to play. Rigdon and wide receiver Cody Klug made things interesting when they connected on a 31-yard pass on the first play of the drive. The Tigers got all the way down to the 19, but with 14 seconds left Matt Rigdon's pass was picked off in the endzone by NewCath's Brian Doyle sealing the game.
"I used to always come to the games when I was little, watching the NewCath, Beechwood game," Hightchew said. "It's more of a playoff game to us. It's not really a regular season game."
Hightchew finished the game with 158 yards rushing and three scores. Kelly ran for 105 yards and one touchdown.
NewCath, now 5-5, will take on Carrol County in the first round of the playoffs in Newport.
Exclusive Video:
- Postgame: Brady Hightchew QB NewCath
- Hightchew TD Run #1
- Hightchew TD Run #2
- Hightchew TD Run #3
- Chris Kelly RB NewCath TD Run
- Matt Rigdon QB Beechwood Diving TD
- Brian Doyle CB NewCath INT
Article By: Rick Broering
Next week: Trimble Co. at Beechwood, Carroll Co. at Newport Central Catholic
Newport Central Catholic 26,
Beechwood 22
Beechwood versus NewCath might not mean what it used to as far as playoff implications, but that hasn't taken away from the rivalry. These two teams squared off in another hard-fought battle that went down to the wire Friday night.
Beechwood drew first blood with 4:31 left in the first quarter when Joe Nussbaum connected on a 24-yard field goal.
The Tigers seemed to keep that momentum rolling through the rest of the first quarter, but in the second quarter it was all NewCath. The Thoroughbreds sophomore quarterback, Brady Hightchew, got them going when he capped off a long drive by scoring on a four-yard keeper.
He wasn't done yet though. The signal caller was back in the endzone just four minutes later, this time on an eight-yard run.
"He's just a very good athlete, a smart kid and he's very coachable," NewCath offensive coordinator Dave Schneider who was filling in for his hospitalized father as the head coach said about his young quarterback. "He's a playmaker. He gives us a playmaker out there."
The momentum gained by the early field goal and defensive stops by Beechwood had completely flipped sides and was now in a blue and gold uniform.
That is, until Beechwood's Cory Schuler took the ensuing kickoff back 99-yards for a touchdown cutting the Thoroughbreds lead to 13-10.
The play was big from a score perspective, but it did little to slow down the Thoroughbreds' offense. NewCath came right back in just over two minutes and scored again on a 14-yard touchdown run by running back Chris Kelly. Finally with just 7.6 seconds left to play, Hightchew found the endzone for the third time in the quarter to extend the NewCath lead to 26-10 heading into the locker rooms.
"We mainly ran one play that got us all those yards in the second quarter," Hightchew said. "(lineman) Jake Smith did a nice job of picking up the open man on that counter."
As explosive as the Thoroughbreds looked in the second quarter, they had to rely on their defense in the second half. Neither team could find any rhythm offensively in the third quarter as both defenses did a nice job of making adjustments at halftime.
Beechwood started the fourth quarter off with a score when quarterback Matt Rigdon went airborn, reaching the ball across the goalline after an eight-yard run to cut the score to 26-16 with 11:49 left to play.
After forcing NewCath to punt the ball back to them, Beechwood found some success through the air. Rigdon passed the Tiger offense down to the NewCath 32-yard line and then found sophomore Cameron Vocke on a catch and run for a 32-yard score making it 26-22 with 6:22 left.
The Tigers didn't get the defensive stop that they wanted, but they did finally force the Thoroughbreds to punt. Beechwood started their final drive from their own 15 with just 2:37 to play. Rigdon and wide receiver Cody Klug made things interesting when they connected on a 31-yard pass on the first play of the drive. The Tigers got all the way down to the 19, but with 14 seconds left Matt Rigdon's pass was picked off in the endzone by NewCath's Brian Doyle sealing the game.
"I used to always come to the games when I was little, watching the NewCath, Beechwood game," Hightchew said. "It's more of a playoff game to us. It's not really a regular season game."
Hightchew finished the game with 158 yards rushing and three scores. Kelly ran for 105 yards and one touchdown.
NewCath, now 5-5, will take on Carrol County in the first round of the playoffs in Newport.
Exclusive Video:
- Postgame: Brady Hightchew QB NewCath
- Hightchew TD Run #1
- Hightchew TD Run #2
- Hightchew TD Run #3
- Chris Kelly RB NewCath TD Run
- Matt Rigdon QB Beechwood Diving TD
- Brian Doyle CB NewCath INT
Article By: Rick Broering
Next week: Trimble Co. at Beechwood, Carroll Co. at Newport Central Catholic
Newport Central Catholic 26,
Beechwood 22
Beechwood versus NewCath might not mean what it used to as far as playoff implications, but that hasn't taken away from the rivalry. These two teams squared off in another hard-fought battle that went down to the wire Friday night.
Beechwood drew first blood with 4:31 left in the first quarter when Joe Nussbaum connected on a 24-yard field goal.
The Tigers seemed to keep that momentum rolling through the rest of the first quarter, but in the second quarter it was all NewCath. The Thoroughbreds sophomore quarterback, Brady Hightchew, got them going when he capped off a long drive by scoring on a four-yard keeper.
He wasn't done yet though. The signal caller was back in the endzone just four minutes later, this time on an eight-yard run.
"He's just a very good athlete, a smart kid and he's very coachable," NewCath offensive coordinator Dave Schneider who was filling in for his hospitalized father as the head coach said about his young quarterback. "He's a playmaker. He gives us a playmaker out there."
The momentum gained by the early field goal and defensive stops by Beechwood had completely flipped sides and was now in a blue and gold uniform.
That is, until Beechwood's Cory Schuler took the ensuing kickoff back 99-yards for a touchdown cutting the Thoroughbreds lead to 13-10.
The play was big from a score perspective, but it did little to slow down the Thoroughbreds' offense. NewCath came right back in just over two minutes and scored again on a 14-yard touchdown run by running back Chris Kelly. Finally with just 7.6 seconds left to play, Hightchew found the endzone for the third time in the quarter to extend the NewCath lead to 26-10 heading into the locker rooms.
"We mainly ran one play that got us all those yards in the second quarter," Hightchew said. "(lineman) Jake Smith did a nice job of picking up the open man on that counter."
As explosive as the Thoroughbreds looked in the second quarter, they had to rely on their defense in the second half. Neither team could find any rhythm offensively in the third quarter as both defenses did a nice job of making adjustments at halftime.
Beechwood started the fourth quarter off with a score when quarterback Matt Rigdon went airborn, reaching the ball across the goalline after an eight-yard run to cut the score to 26-16 with 11:49 left to play.
After forcing NewCath to punt the ball back to them, Beechwood found some success through the air. Rigdon passed the Tiger offense down to the NewCath 32-yard line and then found sophomore Cameron Vocke on a catch and run for a 32-yard score making it 26-22 with 6:22 left.
The Tigers didn't get the defensive stop that they wanted, but they did finally force the Thoroughbreds to punt. Beechwood started their final drive from their own 15 with just 2:37 to play. Rigdon and wide receiver Cody Klug made things interesting when they connected on a 31-yard pass on the first play of the drive. The Tigers got all the way down to the 19, but with 14 seconds left Matt Rigdon's pass was picked off in the endzone by NewCath's Brian Doyle sealing the game.
"I used to always come to the games when I was little, watching the NewCath, Beechwood game," Hightchew said. "It's more of a playoff game to us. It's not really a regular season game."
Hightchew finished the game with 158 yards rushing and three scores. Kelly ran for 105 yards and one touchdown.
NewCath, now 5-5, will take on Carrol County in the first round of the playoffs in Newport.
Exclusive Video:
- Postgame: Brady Hightchew QB NewCath
- Hightchew TD Run #1
- Hightchew TD Run #2
- Hightchew TD Run #3
- Chris Kelly RB NewCath TD Run
- Matt Rigdon QB Beechwood Diving TD
- Brian Doyle CB NewCath INT
Article By: Rick Broering
Next week: Trimble Co. at Beechwood, Carroll Co. at Newport Central Catholic
Newport Central Catholic 26,
Beechwood 22
Beechwood versus NewCath might not mean what it used to as far as playoff implications, but that hasn't taken away from the rivalry. These two teams squared off in another hard-fought battle that went down to the wire Friday night.
Beechwood drew first blood with 4:31 left in the first quarter when Joe Nussbaum connected on a 24-yard field goal.
The Tigers seemed to keep that momentum rolling through the rest of the first quarter, but in the second quarter it was all NewCath. The Thoroughbreds sophomore quarterback, Brady Hightchew, got them going when he capped off a long drive by scoring on a four-yard keeper.
He wasn't done yet though. The signal caller was back in the endzone just four minutes later, this time on an eight-yard run.
"He's just a very good athlete, a smart kid and he's very coachable," NewCath offensive coordinator Dave Schneider who was filling in for his hospitalized father as the head coach said about his young quarterback. "He's a playmaker. He gives us a playmaker out there."
The momentum gained by the early field goal and defensive stops by Beechwood had completely flipped sides and was now in a blue and gold uniform.
That is, until Beechwood's Cory Schuler took the ensuing kickoff back 99-yards for a touchdown cutting the Thoroughbreds lead to 13-10.
The play was big from a score perspective, but it did little to slow down the Thoroughbreds' offense. NewCath came right back in just over two minutes and scored again on a 14-yard touchdown run by running back Chris Kelly. Finally with just 7.6 seconds left to play, Hightchew found the endzone for the third time in the quarter to extend the NewCath lead to 26-10 heading into the locker rooms.
"We mainly ran one play that got us all those yards in the second quarter," Hightchew said. "(lineman) Jake Smith did a nice job of picking up the open man on that counter."
As explosive as the Thoroughbreds looked in the second quarter, they had to rely on their defense in the second half. Neither team could find any rhythm offensively in the third quarter as both defenses did a nice job of making adjustments at halftime.
Beechwood started the fourth quarter off with a score when quarterback Matt Rigdon went airborn, reaching the ball across the goalline after an eight-yard run to cut the score to 26-16 with 11:49 left to play.
After forcing NewCath to punt the ball back to them, Beechwood found some success through the air. Rigdon passed the Tiger offense down to the NewCath 32-yard line and then found sophomore Cameron Vocke on a catch and run for a 32-yard score making it 26-22 with 6:22 left.
The Tigers didn't get the defensive stop that they wanted, but they did finally force the Thoroughbreds to punt. Beechwood started their final drive from their own 15 with just 2:37 to play. Rigdon and wide receiver Cody Klug made things interesting when they connected on a 31-yard pass on the first play of the drive. The Tigers got all the way down to the 19, but with 14 seconds left Matt Rigdon's pass was picked off in the endzone by NewCath's Brian Doyle sealing the game.
"I used to always come to the games when I was little, watching the NewCath, Beechwood game," Hightchew said. "It's more of a playoff game to us. It's not really a regular season game."
Hightchew finished the game with 158 yards rushing and three scores. Kelly ran for 105 yards and one touchdown.
NewCath, now 5-5, will take on Carrol County in the first round of the playoffs in Newport.
Exclusive Video:
- Postgame: Brady Hightchew QB NewCath
- Hightchew TD Run #1
- Hightchew TD Run #2
- Hightchew TD Run #3
- Chris Kelly RB NewCath TD Run
- Matt Rigdon QB Beechwood Diving TD
- Brian Doyle CB NewCath INT
Article By: Rick Broering
Next week: Trimble Co. at Beechwood, Carroll Co. at Newport Central Catholic
Boone Co. 28,
Dixie Heights 21
The Boone County Rebels defeated the Dixie Heights Colonels 28-21 on Friday night behind a power-running attack.
Senior running back Charles Quainoo led the way, rushing for 270 yards and two touchdowns on 40 carries. However, it was junior Jordan Oppenheimer that came up with the decisive score.
Oppenheimer turned a 10-yard pass into a 65-yard score with just 1:11 remaining in the game to break a 21-21 tie and lift the Rebels to their seventh-straight victory over the Colonels. He also accounted for the first score of the contest with a 1-yard run in the first quarter.
Dixie Heights (4-6) had a chance to take the lead, but a red-zone fumble, their second of the evening, in the final two minutes set-up Boone County’s (4-6) game-winning drive.
Senior quarterback Ryan Wilson completed 12 of 20 passes for 131 yards and added another 120 yards rushing and two touchdowns on 16 carries in the loss.
Both teams hit the road when the playoffs start next week. Boone County travels to Louisville to tangle with top-seeded St. Xavier. Meanwhile, Dixie Heights braces for a trip to Ashland for a showdown with Paul Blazer.
Article By: GetSports Desk
Next week: Dixie Heights at Ashland Blazer, Boone Co. at Louisville St. Xavier
Boone Co. 28,
Dixie Heights 21
The Boone County Rebels defeated the Dixie Heights Colonels 28-21 on Friday night behind a power-running attack.
Senior running back Charles Quainoo led the way, rushing for 270 yards and two touchdowns on 40 carries. However, it was junior Jordan Oppenheimer that came up with the decisive score.
Oppenheimer turned a 10-yard pass into a 65-yard score with just 1:11 remaining in the game to break a 21-21 tie and lift the Rebels to their seventh-straight victory over the Colonels. He also accounted for the first score of the contest with a 1-yard run in the first quarter.
Dixie Heights (4-6) had a chance to take the lead, but a red-zone fumble, their second of the evening, in the final two minutes set-up Boone County’s (4-6) game-winning drive.
Senior quarterback Ryan Wilson completed 12 of 20 passes for 131 yards and added another 120 yards rushing and two touchdowns on 16 carries in the loss.
Both teams hit the road when the playoffs start next week. Boone County travels to Louisville to tangle with top-seeded St. Xavier. Meanwhile, Dixie Heights braces for a trip to Ashland for a showdown with Paul Blazer.
Article By: GetSports Desk
Next week: Dixie Heights at Ashland Blazer, Boone Co. at Louisville St. Xavier
Boone Co. 28,
Dixie Heights 21
The Boone County Rebels defeated the Dixie Heights Colonels 28-21 on Friday night behind a power-running attack.
Senior running back Charles Quainoo led the way, rushing for 270 yards and two touchdowns on 40 carries. However, it was junior Jordan Oppenheimer that came up with the decisive score.
Oppenheimer turned a 10-yard pass into a 65-yard score with just 1:11 remaining in the game to break a 21-21 tie and lift the Rebels to their seventh-straight victory over the Colonels. He also accounted for the first score of the contest with a 1-yard run in the first quarter.
Dixie Heights (4-6) had a chance to take the lead, but a red-zone fumble, their second of the evening, in the final two minutes set-up Boone County’s (4-6) game-winning drive.
Senior quarterback Ryan Wilson completed 12 of 20 passes for 131 yards and added another 120 yards rushing and two touchdowns on 16 carries in the loss.
Both teams hit the road when the playoffs start next week. Boone County travels to Louisville to tangle with top-seeded St. Xavier. Meanwhile, Dixie Heights braces for a trip to Ashland for a showdown with Paul Blazer.
Article By: GetSports Desk
Next week: Dixie Heights at Ashland Blazer, Boone Co. at Louisville St. Xavier
Boone Co. 28,
Dixie Heights 21
The Boone County Rebels defeated the Dixie Heights Colonels 28-21 on Friday night behind a power-running attack.
Senior running back Charles Quainoo led the way, rushing for 270 yards and two touchdowns on 40 carries. However, it was junior Jordan Oppenheimer that came up with the decisive score.
Oppenheimer turned a 10-yard pass into a 65-yard score with just 1:11 remaining in the game to break a 21-21 tie and lift the Rebels to their seventh-straight victory over the Colonels. He also accounted for the first score of the contest with a 1-yard run in the first quarter.
Dixie Heights (4-6) had a chance to take the lead, but a red-zone fumble, their second of the evening, in the final two minutes set-up Boone County’s (4-6) game-winning drive.
Senior quarterback Ryan Wilson completed 12 of 20 passes for 131 yards and added another 120 yards rushing and two touchdowns on 16 carries in the loss.
Both teams hit the road when the playoffs start next week. Boone County travels to Louisville to tangle with top-seeded St. Xavier. Meanwhile, Dixie Heights braces for a trip to Ashland for a showdown with Paul Blazer.
Article By: GetSports Desk
Next week: Dixie Heights at Ashland Blazer, Boone Co. at Louisville St. Xavier
Highlands 31,
Ryle 14
For the second time this season the Highland Bluebirds handled the Ryle Raiders with ease as they cruised to a 31-14 victory on Friday night in Ft. Thomas.
With starting running back Austin Collinsworth sidelined with an injured hand, backup Tyler Fennell stepped up with a 214-yard performance.
Sophomore quarterback Patrick Towles threw for one touchdown and ran for another to help guide the Bluebirds to victory.
Highlands (10-0) outgained Ryle (7-3) 389 yards to 220 and dominated the game from the outset. The Bluebirds took a 17-0 lead in the locker room and never looked back.
Ryle sophomore running back Travis Elliott was held under 100 yards for the first time all season, finishing with 62 yards on 18 carries. He did score on a 11-yard run in the fourth quarter, but it was too little, too late.
Highlands begins their quest for a three-peat next week as they host Montgomery County. Meanwhile, Ryle will welcome Pleasant Ridge Park as the playoffs kick off in the Commonwealth.
Article By: GetSports Desk
Next week: Montgomery Co at Highlands, Plaeasure Ridge Park at Ryle
Highlands 31,
Ryle 14
For the second time this season the Highland Bluebirds handled the Ryle Raiders with ease as they cruised to a 31-14 victory on Friday night in Ft. Thomas.
With starting running back Austin Collinsworth sidelined with an injured hand, backup Tyler Fennell stepped up with a 214-yard performance.
Sophomore quarterback Patrick Towles threw for one touchdown and ran for another to help guide the Bluebirds to victory.
Highlands (10-0) outgained Ryle (7-3) 389 yards to 220 and dominated the game from the outset. The Bluebirds took a 17-0 lead in the locker room and never looked back.
Ryle sophomore running back Travis Elliott was held under 100 yards for the first time all season, finishing with 62 yards on 18 carries. He did score on a 11-yard run in the fourth quarter, but it was too little, too late.
Highlands begins their quest for a three-peat next week as they host Montgomery County. Meanwhile, Ryle will welcome Pleasant Ridge Park as the playoffs kick off in the Commonwealth.
Article By: GetSports Desk
Next week: Montgomery Co at Highlands, Plaeasure Ridge Park at Ryle
Highlands 31,
Ryle 14
For the second time this season the Highland Bluebirds handled the Ryle Raiders with ease as they cruised to a 31-14 victory on Friday night in Ft. Thomas.
With starting running back Austin Collinsworth sidelined with an injured hand, backup Tyler Fennell stepped up with a 214-yard performance.
Sophomore quarterback Patrick Towles threw for one touchdown and ran for another to help guide the Bluebirds to victory.
Highlands (10-0) outgained Ryle (7-3) 389 yards to 220 and dominated the game from the outset. The Bluebirds took a 17-0 lead in the locker room and never looked back.
Ryle sophomore running back Travis Elliott was held under 100 yards for the first time all season, finishing with 62 yards on 18 carries. He did score on a 11-yard run in the fourth quarter, but it was too little, too late.
Highlands begins their quest for a three-peat next week as they host Montgomery County. Meanwhile, Ryle will welcome Pleasant Ridge Park as the playoffs kick off in the Commonwealth.
Article By: GetSports Desk
Next week: Montgomery Co at Highlands, Plaeasure Ridge Park at Ryle
Highlands 31,
Ryle 14
For the second time this season the Highland Bluebirds handled the Ryle Raiders with ease as they cruised to a 31-14 victory on Friday night in Ft. Thomas.
With starting running back Austin Collinsworth sidelined with an injured hand, backup Tyler Fennell stepped up with a 214-yard performance.
Sophomore quarterback Patrick Towles threw for one touchdown and ran for another to help guide the Bluebirds to victory.
Highlands (10-0) outgained Ryle (7-3) 389 yards to 220 and dominated the game from the outset. The Bluebirds took a 17-0 lead in the locker room and never looked back.
Ryle sophomore running back Travis Elliott was held under 100 yards for the first time all season, finishing with 62 yards on 18 carries. He did score on a 11-yard run in the fourth quarter, but it was too little, too late.
Highlands begins their quest for a three-peat next week as they host Montgomery County. Meanwhile, Ryle will welcome Pleasant Ridge Park as the playoffs kick off in the Commonwealth.
Article By: GetSports Desk
Next week: Montgomery Co at Highlands, Plaeasure Ridge Park at Ryle
Holmes 23,
Harrison County 7
The Holmes Bulldogs are district champs for the first time since 1978. They sealed the deal with a 23-7 win over the Harrison County Thoroughbreds on Friday night at Tom Ellis Field.
The Bulldogs ran for 260 yards and held the Thoroughbreds to just 76 total yards in a dominating performance on both sides of the ball. Sophomore running back Greg Clemmons accounted for 91 yards and scored twice on 13 carries to lead the way.
Defense also played a big hand in the victory for the home team, coming up with two interceptions and four sacks.
Holmes (8-2, 4-0) finished undefeated in their new district and earned a number one seed as the 4A playoffs kick off next week with the win.
Harrison County (5-5, 3-1) welcomes West Jessamine when the playoffs kick off next week and the Bulldogs will play host to East Jessamine.
Article By: GetSports Desk
Next week: East Jessamine at Holmes, West Jessamine at Harrison County
Holmes 23,
Harrison County 7
The Holmes Bulldogs are district champs for the first time since 1978. They sealed the deal with a 23-7 win over the Harrison County Thoroughbreds on Friday night at Tom Ellis Field.
The Bulldogs ran for 260 yards and held the Thoroughbreds to just 76 total yards in a dominating performance on both sides of the ball. Sophomore running back Greg Clemmons accounted for 91 yards and scored twice on 13 carries to lead the way.
Defense also played a big hand in the victory for the home team, coming up with two interceptions and four sacks.
Holmes (8-2, 4-0) finished undefeated in their new district and earned a number one seed as the 4A playoffs kick off next week with the win.
Harrison County (5-5, 3-1) welcomes West Jessamine when the playoffs kick off next week and the Bulldogs will play host to East Jessamine.
Article By: GetSports Desk
Next week: East Jessamine at Holmes, West Jessamine at Harrison County
Holmes 23,
Harrison County 7
The Holmes Bulldogs are district champs for the first time since 1978. They sealed the deal with a 23-7 win over the Harrison County Thoroughbreds on Friday night at Tom Ellis Field.
The Bulldogs ran for 260 yards and held the Thoroughbreds to just 76 total yards in a dominating performance on both sides of the ball. Sophomore running back Greg Clemmons accounted for 91 yards and scored twice on 13 carries to lead the way.
Defense also played a big hand in the victory for the home team, coming up with two interceptions and four sacks.
Holmes (8-2, 4-0) finished undefeated in their new district and earned a number one seed as the 4A playoffs kick off next week with the win.
Harrison County (5-5, 3-1) welcomes West Jessamine when the playoffs kick off next week and the Bulldogs will play host to East Jessamine.
Article By: GetSports Desk
Next week: East Jessamine at Holmes, West Jessamine at Harrison County
Holmes 23,
Harrison County 7
The Holmes Bulldogs are district champs for the first time since 1978. They sealed the deal with a 23-7 win over the Harrison County Thoroughbreds on Friday night at Tom Ellis Field.
The Bulldogs ran for 260 yards and held the Thoroughbreds to just 76 total yards in a dominating performance on both sides of the ball. Sophomore running back Greg Clemmons accounted for 91 yards and scored twice on 13 carries to lead the way.
Defense also played a big hand in the victory for the home team, coming up with two interceptions and four sacks.
Holmes (8-2, 4-0) finished undefeated in their new district and earned a number one seed as the 4A playoffs kick off next week with the win.
Harrison County (5-5, 3-1) welcomes West Jessamine when the playoffs kick off next week and the Bulldogs will play host to East Jessamine.
Article By: GetSports Desk
Next week: East Jessamine at Holmes, West Jessamine at Harrison County
Bellevue 41,
Lloyd 28
The Bellevue Tigers beat the Lloyd Juggernauts for the first time in 11 tries since 1967 as they won 41-28 on rainy Friday night at Gilligan Stadium.
It was a milestone night for senior running back Ricky Buckler, who set the school’s single-game rushing record with 362 yards on 49 carries. In addition, he surpassed Mike Sutkamp’s career-scoring mark for the Tigers on his third of four scores on the night, Buckler’s 436th point of his varsity career.
Quarterback Dylan McGuire ran for two scores and threw for two others in the defeat for the Juggernauts.
Bellevue (7-3) welcomes Gallatin County for a rematch of last year’s first-round playoff match-up while Lloyd (4-6) heads to Louisville to face Christian Academy as post-season action kicks off.
Article By: GetSports Desk
Next week: Gallatin Co. at Bellevue, Lloyd at Christian Academy - Louisville
Bellevue 41,
Lloyd 28
The Bellevue Tigers beat the Lloyd Juggernauts for the first time in 11 tries since 1967 as they won 41-28 on rainy Friday night at Gilligan Stadium.
It was a milestone night for senior running back Ricky Buckler, who set the school’s single-game rushing record with 362 yards on 49 carries. In addition, he surpassed Mike Sutkamp’s career-scoring mark for the Tigers on his third of four scores on the night, Buckler’s 436th point of his varsity career.
Quarterback Dylan McGuire ran for two scores and threw for two others in the defeat for the Juggernauts.
Bellevue (7-3) welcomes Gallatin County for a rematch of last year’s first-round playoff match-up while Lloyd (4-6) heads to Louisville to face Christian Academy as post-season action kicks off.
Article By: GetSports Desk
Next week: Gallatin Co. at Bellevue, Lloyd at Christian Academy - Louisville
Bellevue 41,
Lloyd 28
The Bellevue Tigers beat the Lloyd Juggernauts for the first time in 11 tries since 1967 as they won 41-28 on rainy Friday night at Gilligan Stadium.
It was a milestone night for senior running back Ricky Buckler, who set the school’s single-game rushing record with 362 yards on 49 carries. In addition, he surpassed Mike Sutkamp’s career-scoring mark for the Tigers on his third of four scores on the night, Buckler’s 436th point of his varsity career.
Quarterback Dylan McGuire ran for two scores and threw for two others in the defeat for the Juggernauts.
Bellevue (7-3) welcomes Gallatin County for a rematch of last year’s first-round playoff match-up while Lloyd (4-6) heads to Louisville to face Christian Academy as post-season action kicks off.
Article By: GetSports Desk
Next week: Gallatin Co. at Bellevue, Lloyd at Christian Academy - Louisville
Bellevue 41,
Lloyd 28
The Bellevue Tigers beat the Lloyd Juggernauts for the first time in 11 tries since 1967 as they won 41-28 on rainy Friday night at Gilligan Stadium.
It was a milestone night for senior running back Ricky Buckler, who set the school’s single-game rushing record with 362 yards on 49 carries. In addition, he surpassed Mike Sutkamp’s career-scoring mark for the Tigers on his third of four scores on the night, Buckler’s 436th point of his varsity career.
Quarterback Dylan McGuire ran for two scores and threw for two others in the defeat for the Juggernauts.
Bellevue (7-3) welcomes Gallatin County for a rematch of last year’s first-round playoff match-up while Lloyd (4-6) heads to Louisville to face Christian Academy as post-season action kicks off.
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Next week: Gallatin Co. at Bellevue, Lloyd at Christian Academy - Louisville
Louisville St. Xavier 63,
Covington Catholic 7
Whatever momentum the Covington Catholic Colonels picked up in their win over Dixie Heights last week, quickly came to a hault as they lost to nationally-ranked Louisville St. Xavier, 63-7.
CovCath (5-5) was outgained on the ground by a 363 to 28 margin and never stood a chance as the Tigers dominated on both sides of the ball from the get go.
St. Xavier (9-1) was led by running back LaMont McMurray, who ran for two first-half touchdowns and caught another. Jeonta Hayden added 136 yards and two scores of his own on just 5 carries.
The Tigers’ defense was big all night, including coming up with two safeties in the game.
The Colonels lone score came in the fourth quarter when Alex Slabaugh ran one in from 11 yards out. Quarterback Brayden Erpenbeck completed six of 18 passes for 92 yards in the loss.
Covington Catholic hosts Woodford County next week as the playoffs kickoff statewide.
Article By: GetSports Desk
Next week: Boone Co. at Louisville St. Xavier, Woodford Co. at Covington Catholic
Louisville St. Xavier 63,
Covington Catholic 7
Whatever momentum the Covington Catholic Colonels picked up in their win over Dixie Heights last week, quickly came to a hault as they lost to nationally-ranked Louisville St. Xavier, 63-7.
CovCath (5-5) was outgained on the ground by a 363 to 28 margin and never stood a chance as the Tigers dominated on both sides of the ball from the get go.
St. Xavier (9-1) was led by running back LaMont McMurray, who ran for two first-half touchdowns and caught another. Jeonta Hayden added 136 yards and two scores of his own on just 5 carries.
The Tigers’ defense was big all night, including coming up with two safeties in the game.
The Colonels lone score came in the fourth quarter when Alex Slabaugh ran one in from 11 yards out. Quarterback Brayden Erpenbeck completed six of 18 passes for 92 yards in the loss.
Covington Catholic hosts Woodford County next week as the playoffs kickoff statewide.
Article By: GetSports Desk
Next week: Boone Co. at Louisville St. Xavier, Woodford Co. at Covington Catholic
Ohio
Winton Woods 37,
Glen Este 14
Running back Jeremiah Goins became the first player in Winton Woods (8-2, 4-1) history to rush for 4,000 yards. The Warriors finished the regular season with a convincing win over Glen Este (4-6, 1-4). Goins would end up with 109 yards and a score on the ground.
Classmate Dominique Brown ran for 80 yards and two touchdowns. The quarterback did not complete a pass in the victory.
Austin Duncanson had 71 yards rushing and receiving while finding the end zone once for Glen Este. Trojan teammate Colin Pittman had 84 yards and a touchdown on the ground in the contest.
The Warriors only two losses came to Division I Moeller and Anderson who are a combined 19-0 on the season. Winton Woods now looks to do some damage in the Division II, Region 8 playoffs. They have the talent to go a long way in the post-season.
Article By: GetSports Desk
Next week: Ross at Winton Woods
Winton Woods 37,
Glen Este 14
Running back Jeremiah Goins became the first player in Winton Woods (8-2, 4-1) history to rush for 4,000 yards. The Warriors finished the regular season with a convincing win over Glen Este (4-6, 1-4). Goins would end up with 109 yards and a score on the ground.
Classmate Dominique Brown ran for 80 yards and two touchdowns. The quarterback did not complete a pass in the victory.
Austin Duncanson had 71 yards rushing and receiving while finding the end zone once for Glen Este. Trojan teammate Colin Pittman had 84 yards and a touchdown on the ground in the contest.
The Warriors only two losses came to Division I Moeller and Anderson who are a combined 19-0 on the season. Winton Woods now looks to do some damage in the Division II, Region 8 playoffs. They have the talent to go a long way in the post-season.
Article By: GetSports Desk
Next week: Ross at Winton Woods
Winton Woods 37,
Glen Este 14
Running back Jeremiah Goins became the first player in Winton Woods (8-2, 4-1) history to rush for 4,000 yards. The Warriors finished the regular season with a convincing win over Glen Este (4-6, 1-4). Goins would end up with 109 yards and a score on the ground.
Classmate Dominique Brown ran for 80 yards and two touchdowns. The quarterback did not complete a pass in the victory.
Austin Duncanson had 71 yards rushing and receiving while finding the end zone once for Glen Este. Trojan teammate Colin Pittman had 84 yards and a touchdown on the ground in the contest.
The Warriors only two losses came to Division I Moeller and Anderson who are a combined 19-0 on the season. Winton Woods now looks to do some damage in the Division II, Region 8 playoffs. They have the talent to go a long way in the post-season.
Article By: GetSports Desk
Next week: Ross at Winton Woods
Winton Woods 37,
Glen Este 14
Running back Jeremiah Goins became the first player in Winton Woods (8-2, 4-1) history to rush for 4,000 yards. The Warriors finished the regular season with a convincing win over Glen Este (4-6, 1-4). Goins would end up with 109 yards and a score on the ground.
Classmate Dominique Brown ran for 80 yards and two touchdowns. The quarterback did not complete a pass in the victory.
Austin Duncanson had 71 yards rushing and receiving while finding the end zone once for Glen Este. Trojan teammate Colin Pittman had 84 yards and a touchdown on the ground in the contest.
The Warriors only two losses came to Division I Moeller and Anderson who are a combined 19-0 on the season. Winton Woods now looks to do some damage in the Division II, Region 8 playoffs. They have the talent to go a long way in the post-season.
Article By: GetSports Desk
Next week: Ross at Winton Woods
Colerain 24,
Oak Hills 7
The Colerain Cardinals entered Friday night needing to win at Oak Hills versus the Highlanders and then get some help to get into the playoffs. They took care of their business on the field, picking up a 24-7 road victory.
However, things didn’t go their way elsewhere as nearly all the teams they needed to lose (Fairfield, Lakota West, Centerville, and Louisville Male) won their games. It appears that Colerain now needs Middletown to lose at Princeton on Saturday (2:00 p.m. on FOX19) to earn the eighth and final playoff spot in Ohio Division I, Region 4.
For their part the Cardinals took care of business on the field and earned a share of yet another GMC title in the progress as they dominated Oak Hills on both sides of the ball.
Colerain (8-2, -0) held a 284-to-144 advantage in total yards, including the 270 yards they picked up the ground.
Trayion Durham led the way for the Cards. The junior fullback finished the night with 153 yards and a touchdown on 29 carries. Classmate Tyler Williams added 65 yards and another score on nine rushing attempts.
Senior quarterback Greg Tabar, playing in perhaps the final game of his high school career, ran for a touchdown of his own and 52 yards while completing one of three passes for 14 yards.
Oak Hills’ (3-7, 1-6) lone touchdown came a 5-yard run by senior quarterback Steve Gebing. He finished the night with 52 on 11 carries, but managed to connect on just two of 13 passes for 46 yards in the loss.
It was windy all night and rain played a factor, but the real sloppiness was on the field where the teams combined to be penalized 21 times for 214 yards. Tempers flared in the third quarter on both sidelines, making for an interesting stretch run.
The Cardinals must now sit and wait to learn their playoff fate.
Article By: Dan Clasgens
Next week:
Colerain 24,
Oak Hills 7
The Colerain Cardinals entered Friday night needing to win at Oak Hills versus the Highlanders and then get some help to get into the playoffs. They took care of their business on the field, picking up a 24-7 road victory.
However, things didn’t go their way elsewhere as nearly all the teams they needed to lose (Fairfield, Lakota West, Centerville, and Louisville Male) won their games. It appears that Colerain now needs Middletown to lose at Princeton on Saturday (2:00 p.m. on FOX19) to earn the eighth and final playoff spot in Ohio Division I, Region 4.
For their part the Cardinals took care of business on the field and earned a share of yet another GMC title in the progress as they dominated Oak Hills on both sides of the ball.
Colerain (8-2, -0) held a 284-to-144 advantage in total yards, including the 270 yards they picked up the ground.
Trayion Durham led the way for the Cards. The junior fullback finished the night with 153 yards and a touchdown on 29 carries. Classmate Tyler Williams added 65 yards and another score on nine rushing attempts.
Senior quarterback Greg Tabar, playing in perhaps the final game of his high school career, ran for a touchdown of his own and 52 yards while completing one of three passes for 14 yards.
Oak Hills’ (3-7, 1-6) lone touchdown came a 5-yard run by senior quarterback Steve Gebing. He finished the night with 52 on 11 carries, but managed to connect on just two of 13 passes for 46 yards in the loss.
It was windy all night and rain played a factor, but the real sloppiness was on the field where the teams combined to be penalized 21 times for 214 yards. Tempers flared in the third quarter on both sidelines, making for an interesting stretch run.
The Cardinals must now sit and wait to learn their playoff fate.
Article By: Dan Clasgens
Next week:
Colerain 24,
Oak Hills 7
The Colerain Cardinals entered Friday night needing to win at Oak Hills versus the Highlanders and then get some help to get into the playoffs. They took care of their business on the field, picking up a 24-7 road victory.
However, things didn’t go their way elsewhere as nearly all the teams they needed to lose (Fairfield, Lakota West, Centerville, and Louisville Male) won their games. It appears that Colerain now needs Middletown to lose at Princeton on Saturday (2:00 p.m. on FOX19) to earn the eighth and final playoff spot in Ohio Division I, Region 4.
For their part the Cardinals took care of business on the field and earned a share of yet another GMC title in the progress as they dominated Oak Hills on both sides of the ball.
Colerain (8-2, -0) held a 284-to-144 advantage in total yards, including the 270 yards they picked up the ground.
Trayion Durham led the way for the Cards. The junior fullback finished the night with 153 yards and a touchdown on 29 carries. Classmate Tyler Williams added 65 yards and another score on nine rushing attempts.
Senior quarterback Greg Tabar, playing in perhaps the final game of his high school career, ran for a touchdown of his own and 52 yards while completing one of three passes for 14 yards.
Oak Hills’ (3-7, 1-6) lone touchdown came a 5-yard run by senior quarterback Steve Gebing. He finished the night with 52 on 11 carries, but managed to connect on just two of 13 passes for 46 yards in the loss.
It was windy all night and rain played a factor, but the real sloppiness was on the field where the teams combined to be penalized 21 times for 214 yards. Tempers flared in the third quarter on both sidelines, making for an interesting stretch run.
The Cardinals must now sit and wait to learn their playoff fate.
Article By: Dan Clasgens
Next week:
Colerain 24,
Oak Hills 7
The Colerain Cardinals entered Friday night needing to win at Oak Hills versus the Highlanders and then get some help to get into the playoffs. They took care of their business on the field, picking up a 24-7 road victory.
However, things didn’t go their way elsewhere as nearly all the teams they needed to lose (Fairfield, Lakota West, Centerville, and Louisville Male) won their games. It appears that Colerain now needs Middletown to lose at Princeton on Saturday (2:00 p.m. on FOX19) to earn the eighth and final playoff spot in Ohio Division I, Region 4.
For their part the Cardinals took care of business on the field and earned a share of yet another GMC title in the progress as they dominated Oak Hills on both sides of the ball.
Colerain (8-2, -0) held a 284-to-144 advantage in total yards, including the 270 yards they picked up the ground.
Trayion Durham led the way for the Cards. The junior fullback finished the night with 153 yards and a touchdown on 29 carries. Classmate Tyler Williams added 65 yards and another score on nine rushing attempts.
Senior quarterback Greg Tabar, playing in perhaps the final game of his high school career, ran for a touchdown of his own and 52 yards while completing one of three passes for 14 yards.
Oak Hills’ (3-7, 1-6) lone touchdown came a 5-yard run by senior quarterback Steve Gebing. He finished the night with 52 on 11 carries, but managed to connect on just two of 13 passes for 46 yards in the loss.
It was windy all night and rain played a factor, but the real sloppiness was on the field where the teams combined to be penalized 21 times for 214 yards. Tempers flared in the third quarter on both sidelines, making for an interesting stretch run.
The Cardinals must now sit and wait to learn their playoff fate.
Article By: Dan Clasgens
Next week:
Wayne 40,
Springfield H.S. 13
The Wayne Warriors (7-3, 4-1) played their way into the post season with and solid win over Springfield (6-4, 2-3) on Friday night. It marked the second straight week the Warriors put up 40 points on a quality opponent.
Quarterback Braxton Miller was sensational running for four touchdowns and passing for two more. It was the second straight week that he found the end zone that many times. The junior was almost flawless going 13-15 for 189 yards passing. Sophomore Marshall Peterson caught his first two passes of the year for 91 yards. Both went for touchdowns.
The defense was the big story for Wayne. They held Springfield to 102 yards on the ground and 52 through the air. The Wildcats only averaged 2.7 yards per carry. The Warriors have allowed just 13 points per contest during their current four game winning streak.
Article By: GetSports Desk
Next week: Springfield H.S. at Dublin Coffman, Wayne at Elder
Wayne 40,
Springfield H.S. 13
The Wayne Warriors (7-3, 4-1) played their way into the post season with and solid win over Springfield (6-4, 2-3) on Friday night. It marked the second straight week the Warriors put up 40 points on a quality opponent.
Quarterback Braxton Miller was sensational running for four touchdowns and passing for two more. It was the second straight week that he found the end zone that many times. The junior was almost flawless going 13-15 for 189 yards passing. Sophomore Marshall Peterson caught his first two passes of the year for 91 yards. Both went for touchdowns.
The defense was the big story for Wayne. They held Springfield to 102 yards on the ground and 52 through the air. The Wildcats only averaged 2.7 yards per carry. The Warriors have allowed just 13 points per contest during their current four game winning streak.
Article By: GetSports Desk
Next week: Springfield H.S. at Dublin Coffman, Wayne at Elder
Wayne 40,
Springfield H.S. 13
The Wayne Warriors (7-3, 4-1) played their way into the post season with and solid win over Springfield (6-4, 2-3) on Friday night. It marked the second straight week the Warriors put up 40 points on a quality opponent.
Quarterback Braxton Miller was sensational running for four touchdowns and passing for two more. It was the second straight week that he found the end zone that many times. The junior was almost flawless going 13-15 for 189 yards passing. Sophomore Marshall Peterson caught his first two passes of the year for 91 yards. Both went for touchdowns.
The defense was the big story for Wayne. They held Springfield to 102 yards on the ground and 52 through the air. The Wildcats only averaged 2.7 yards per carry. The Warriors have allowed just 13 points per contest during their current four game winning streak.
Article By: GetSports Desk
Next week: Springfield H.S. at Dublin Coffman, Wayne at Elder
Wayne 40,
Springfield H.S. 13
The Wayne Warriors (7-3, 4-1) played their way into the post season with and solid win over Springfield (6-4, 2-3) on Friday night. It marked the second straight week the Warriors put up 40 points on a quality opponent.
Quarterback Braxton Miller was sensational running for four touchdowns and passing for two more. It was the second straight week that he found the end zone that many times. The junior was almost flawless going 13-15 for 189 yards passing. Sophomore Marshall Peterson caught his first two passes of the year for 91 yards. Both went for touchdowns.
The defense was the big story for Wayne. They held Springfield to 102 yards on the ground and 52 through the air. The Wildcats only averaged 2.7 yards per carry. The Warriors have allowed just 13 points per contest during their current four game winning streak.
Article By: GetSports Desk
Next week: Springfield H.S. at Dublin Coffman, Wayne at Elder
Middletown 49,
Princeton 28
The Middletown Middies clinched a playoff spot with a 49-28 road win over the Princeton Vikings on Saturday afternoon.
Middletown (9-1, 6-1), who has not made it to the postseason since 1990, is expected to be tabbed as No. 7 seed in the Division I, Region 4 when the OHSAA releases the playoff pairings on Sunday afternoon.
With the Middies in, Colerain is out. The Cardinals will not be playing in November for the first time since 1999.
Middletown actually trailed 21-13 early in the third quarter of the game, but rallied quickly before finishing with a three-touchdown victory.
Senior Jerry Gates, one of the Tri-state’s most electrifying players, provided the second-half spark. After Princeton had stolen the momentum and taken an eight-point lead, Gates returned a kickoff 90 yards for a score. Following a two-point conversion, the game was tied.
Gates hit paydirt again just over a minute later when he busted out for an 80-yard scoring yard. He got the hat trick early in the fourth quarter when he produced a 76-yard rushing touchdown.
When the dust settled, Middletown had rushed for 352 yards. Gates finished with 156 yards on just two carries. Indiana-bound Antonio Banks contributed 115 yards and a pair of touchdowns on 14 attempts and Ohio-commit Caleb Watkins went for 105 yards on 10 carries, including a 51-yard touchdown.
Watkins also threw for 95 yards and a touchdown of 10 of 18 passing. His counterpart, four-star athlete Spencer Ware, didn’t disappoint in his final high school game before heading to LSU.
The senior picked up 86 yards and three scores on the ground while completing 15 of 26 passes for 178 yards and a touchdown on the final passing attempt of his a career, a 40-yard strike to Tony Lathers.
The Middies will likely face the loser of tonight’s Moeller vs. St. Xavier match-up next week the playoffs begin.
Princeton (5-5, 3-4) finished .500 on the season and failed to make the playoffs for the second straight year.
Article By: Dan Clasgens
Next week: Middletown at Moeller
Middletown 49,
Princeton 28
The Middletown Middies clinched a playoff spot with a 49-28 road win over the Princeton Vikings on Saturday afternoon.
Middletown (9-1, 6-1), who has not made it to the postseason since 1990, is expected to be tabbed as No. 7 seed in the Division I, Region 4 when the OHSAA releases the playoff pairings on Sunday afternoon.
With the Middies in, Colerain is out. The Cardinals will not be playing in November for the first time since 1999.
Middletown actually trailed 21-13 early in the third quarter of the game, but rallied quickly before finishing with a three-touchdown victory.
Senior Jerry Gates, one of the Tri-state’s most electrifying players, provided the second-half spark. After Princeton had stolen the momentum and taken an eight-point lead, Gates returned a kickoff 90 yards for a score. Following a two-point conversion, the game was tied.
Gates hit paydirt again just over a minute later when he busted out for an 80-yard scoring yard. He got the hat trick early in the fourth quarter when he produced a 76-yard rushing touchdown.
When the dust settled, Middletown had rushed for 352 yards. Gates finished with 156 yards on just two carries. Indiana-bound Antonio Banks contributed 115 yards and a pair of touchdowns on 14 attempts and Ohio-commit Caleb Watkins went for 105 yards on 10 carries, including a 51-yard touchdown.
Watkins also threw for 95 yards and a touchdown of 10 of 18 passing. His counterpart, four-star athlete Spencer Ware, didn’t disappoint in his final high school game before heading to LSU.
The senior picked up 86 yards and three scores on the ground while completing 15 of 26 passes for 178 yards and a touchdown on the final passing attempt of his a career, a 40-yard strike to Tony Lathers.
The Middies will likely face the loser of tonight’s Moeller vs. St. Xavier match-up next week the playoffs begin.
Princeton (5-5, 3-4) finished .500 on the season and failed to make the playoffs for the second straight year.
Article By: Dan Clasgens
Next week: Middletown at Moeller
Middletown 49,
Princeton 28
The Middletown Middies clinched a playoff spot with a 49-28 road win over the Princeton Vikings on Saturday afternoon.
Middletown (9-1, 6-1), who has not made it to the postseason since 1990, is expected to be tabbed as No. 7 seed in the Division I, Region 4 when the OHSAA releases the playoff pairings on Sunday afternoon.
With the Middies in, Colerain is out. The Cardinals will not be playing in November for the first time since 1999.
Middletown actually trailed 21-13 early in the third quarter of the game, but rallied quickly before finishing with a three-touchdown victory.
Senior Jerry Gates, one of the Tri-state’s most electrifying players, provided the second-half spark. After Princeton had stolen the momentum and taken an eight-point lead, Gates returned a kickoff 90 yards for a score. Following a two-point conversion, the game was tied.
Gates hit paydirt again just over a minute later when he busted out for an 80-yard scoring yard. He got the hat trick early in the fourth quarter when he produced a 76-yard rushing touchdown.
When the dust settled, Middletown had rushed for 352 yards. Gates finished with 156 yards on just two carries. Indiana-bound Antonio Banks contributed 115 yards and a pair of touchdowns on 14 attempts and Ohio-commit Caleb Watkins went for 105 yards on 10 carries, including a 51-yard touchdown.
Watkins also threw for 95 yards and a touchdown of 10 of 18 passing. His counterpart, four-star athlete Spencer Ware, didn’t disappoint in his final high school game before heading to LSU.
The senior picked up 86 yards and three scores on the ground while completing 15 of 26 passes for 178 yards and a touchdown on the final passing attempt of his a career, a 40-yard strike to Tony Lathers.
The Middies will likely face the loser of tonight’s Moeller vs. St. Xavier match-up next week the playoffs begin.
Princeton (5-5, 3-4) finished .500 on the season and failed to make the playoffs for the second straight year.
Article By: Dan Clasgens
Next week: Middletown at Moeller
Middletown 49,
Princeton 28
The Middletown Middies clinched a playoff spot with a 49-28 road win over the Princeton Vikings on Saturday afternoon.
Middletown (9-1, 6-1), who has not made it to the postseason since 1990, is expected to be tabbed as No. 7 seed in the Division I, Region 4 when the OHSAA releases the playoff pairings on Sunday afternoon.
With the Middies in, Colerain is out. The Cardinals will not be playing in November for the first time since 1999.
Middletown actually trailed 21-13 early in the third quarter of the game, but rallied quickly before finishing with a three-touchdown victory.
Senior Jerry Gates, one of the Tri-state’s most electrifying players, provided the second-half spark. After Princeton had stolen the momentum and taken an eight-point lead, Gates returned a kickoff 90 yards for a score. Following a two-point conversion, the game was tied.
Gates hit paydirt again just over a minute later when he busted out for an 80-yard scoring yard. He got the hat trick early in the fourth quarter when he produced a 76-yard rushing touchdown.
When the dust settled, Middletown had rushed for 352 yards. Gates finished with 156 yards on just two carries. Indiana-bound Antonio Banks contributed 115 yards and a pair of touchdowns on 14 attempts and Ohio-commit Caleb Watkins went for 105 yards on 10 carries, including a 51-yard touchdown.
Watkins also threw for 95 yards and a touchdown of 10 of 18 passing. His counterpart, four-star athlete Spencer Ware, didn’t disappoint in his final high school game before heading to LSU.
The senior picked up 86 yards and three scores on the ground while completing 15 of 26 passes for 178 yards and a touchdown on the final passing attempt of his a career, a 40-yard strike to Tony Lathers.
The Middies will likely face the loser of tonight’s Moeller vs. St. Xavier match-up next week the playoffs begin.
Princeton (5-5, 3-4) finished .500 on the season and failed to make the playoffs for the second straight year.
Article By: Dan Clasgens
Next week: Middletown at Moeller
St. Xavier 13,
Moeller 10
The St. Xavier Bombers parlayed two turnovers and a power-running game into a 13-10 victory over the Moeller Crusaders. The win gives St. Xavier the GCL South title and the No. 1 seed in the upcoming Division I, Region 4 playoff.
Both teams entered the contest ranked nationally by RivalsHIGH. The Crusaders came in as 13th ranked team and the Bombers were sitting at No. 62.
St. Xavier (8-2, 3-0) won a state championship two years ago behind the rise of sophomore quarterback Luke Massa. Now Massa is a senior and it’s another sophomore, running back Connor Hundley, stepping to the forefront.
The Bombers dominated the time of possession as they held the football for nearly 33 minutes behind a strong effort from Hundley. He finished with 97 yards on 20 carries, including several key runs.
Moeller (9-1, 2-1) dented the scoreboard first when Corey Smith drilled a 42-yard field goal from the left hash four minutes into the game.
St. Xavier quickly answered with three points of their own on a Robert Leonard 26-yard kick.
The game would remained gridlocked until senior Patrick Guetle scooped up a muffed punt by the Crusaders, leading to a 8-yard touchdown pass from Massa to Jeff Kramer three minutes into the second quarter.
Leonard would add another field goal, this time from 26 yards out, to give the Bombers a 13-3 halftime lead.
Defense wins championships and both units played championship-caliber football in the second half.
Moeller pulled within three points on a Jeff Aubin 19-yard scoring run with just under six minutes to go in the game.
The Crusaders appeared to have momentum and had the ball in their hands with under two minutes left in the game, but once again a turnover would doom them. For the second time in the game it Guetle that was in the right place at the right time as he picked off an Andrew Hendrix pass that would seal Moeller’s fate.
Playoff projections have St. Xavier facing Centerville and Moeller squaring off against Middletown in the opening round. The official pairings will be released Sunday afternoon.
Article By: Dan Clasgens
Next week: Middletown at Moeller, Centerville at St. Xavier
St. Xavier 13,
Moeller 10
The St. Xavier Bombers parlayed two turnovers and a power-running game into a 13-10 victory over the Moeller Crusaders. The win gives St. Xavier the GCL South title and the No. 1 seed in the upcoming Division I, Region 4 playoff.
Both teams entered the contest ranked nationally by RivalsHIGH. The Crusaders came in as 13th ranked team and the Bombers were sitting at No. 62.
St. Xavier (8-2, 3-0) won a state championship two years ago behind the rise of sophomore quarterback Luke Massa. Now Massa is a senior and it’s another sophomore, running back Connor Hundley, stepping to the forefront.
The Bombers dominated the time of possession as they held the football for nearly 33 minutes behind a strong effort from Hundley. He finished with 97 yards on 20 carries, including several key runs.
Moeller (9-1, 2-1) dented the scoreboard first when Corey Smith drilled a 42-yard field goal from the left hash four minutes into the game.
St. Xavier quickly answered with three points of their own on a Robert Leonard 26-yard kick.
The game would remained gridlocked until senior Patrick Guetle scooped up a muffed punt by the Crusaders, leading to a 8-yard touchdown pass from Massa to Jeff Kramer three minutes into the second quarter.
Leonard would add another field goal, this time from 26 yards out, to give the Bombers a 13-3 halftime lead.
Defense wins championships and both units played championship-caliber football in the second half.
Moeller pulled within three points on a Jeff Aubin 19-yard scoring run with just under six minutes to go in the game.
The Crusaders appeared to have momentum and had the ball in their hands with under two minutes left in the game, but once again a turnover would doom them. For the second time in the game it Guetle that was in the right place at the right time as he picked off an Andrew Hendrix pass that would seal Moeller’s fate.
Playoff projections have St. Xavier facing Centerville and Moeller squaring off against Middletown in the opening round. The official pairings will be released Sunday afternoon.
Article By: Dan Clasgens
Next week: Middletown at Moeller, Centerville at St. Xavier
St. Xavier 13,
Moeller 10
The St. Xavier Bombers parlayed two turnovers and a power-running game into a 13-10 victory over the Moeller Crusaders. The win gives St. Xavier the GCL South title and the No. 1 seed in the upcoming Division I, Region 4 playoff.
Both teams entered the contest ranked nationally by RivalsHIGH. The Crusaders came in as 13th ranked team and the Bombers were sitting at No. 62.
St. Xavier (8-2, 3-0) won a state championship two years ago behind the rise of sophomore quarterback Luke Massa. Now Massa is a senior and it’s another sophomore, running back Connor Hundley, stepping to the forefront.
The Bombers dominated the time of possession as they held the football for nearly 33 minutes behind a strong effort from Hundley. He finished with 97 yards on 20 carries, including several key runs.
Moeller (9-1, 2-1) dented the scoreboard first when Corey Smith drilled a 42-yard field goal from the left hash four minutes into the game.
St. Xavier quickly answered with three points of their own on a Robert Leonard 26-yard kick.
The game would remained gridlocked until senior Patrick Guetle scooped up a muffed punt by the Crusaders, leading to a 8-yard touchdown pass from Massa to Jeff Kramer three minutes into the second quarter.
Leonard would add another field goal, this time from 26 yards out, to give the Bombers a 13-3 halftime lead.
Defense wins championships and both units played championship-caliber football in the second half.
Moeller pulled within three points on a Jeff Aubin 19-yard scoring run with just under six minutes to go in the game.
The Crusaders appeared to have momentum and had the ball in their hands with under two minutes left in the game, but once again a turnover would doom them. For the second time in the game it Guetle that was in the right place at the right time as he picked off an Andrew Hendrix pass that would seal Moeller’s fate.
Playoff projections have St. Xavier facing Centerville and Moeller squaring off against Middletown in the opening round. The official pairings will be released Sunday afternoon.
Article By: Dan Clasgens
Next week: Middletown at Moeller, Centerville at St. Xavier
St. Xavier 13,
Moeller 10
The St. Xavier Bombers parlayed two turnovers and a power-running game into a 13-10 victory over the Moeller Crusaders. The win gives St. Xavier the GCL South title and the No. 1 seed in the upcoming Division I, Region 4 playoff.
Both teams entered the contest ranked nationally by RivalsHIGH. The Crusaders came in as 13th ranked team and the Bombers were sitting at No. 62.
St. Xavier (8-2, 3-0) won a state championship two years ago behind the rise of sophomore quarterback Luke Massa. Now Massa is a senior and it’s another sophomore, running back Connor Hundley, stepping to the forefront.
The Bombers dominated the time of possession as they held the football for nearly 33 minutes behind a strong effort from Hundley. He finished with 97 yards on 20 carries, including several key runs.
Moeller (9-1, 2-1) dented the scoreboard first when Corey Smith drilled a 42-yard field goal from the left hash four minutes into the game.
St. Xavier quickly answered with three points of their own on a Robert Leonard 26-yard kick.
The game would remained gridlocked until senior Patrick Guetle scooped up a muffed punt by the Crusaders, leading to a 8-yard touchdown pass from Massa to Jeff Kramer three minutes into the second quarter.
Leonard would add another field goal, this time from 26 yards out, to give the Bombers a 13-3 halftime lead.
Defense wins championships and both units played championship-caliber football in the second half.
Moeller pulled within three points on a Jeff Aubin 19-yard scoring run with just under six minutes to go in the game.
The Crusaders appeared to have momentum and had the ball in their hands with under two minutes left in the game, but once again a turnover would doom them. For the second time in the game it Guetle that was in the right place at the right time as he picked off an Andrew Hendrix pass that would seal Moeller’s fate.
Playoff projections have St. Xavier facing Centerville and Moeller squaring off against Middletown in the opening round. The official pairings will be released Sunday afternoon.
Article By: Dan Clasgens
Next week: Middletown at Moeller, Centerville at St. Xavier
Mount Healthy 14,
Edgewood 13
Mount Healthy (7-3, 4-1) put a crowning touch on a fantastic first season under head coach Arvie Crouch with a win over Edgewood (4-6, 3-2) that put the Owls into the post-season.
The team would get two second quarter touchdown runs from quarterback Denzel Larkin. That would be enough to hold up against the Cougars. Larkin ended up with 109 yards rushing on 19 carries.
Edgewood pulled to within a point at 14-13 on a Tony Davis 24 yard touchdown jaunt with 9:29 left in the contest. The extra point was missed. It would be the difference in the ballgame.
Allen Carter II picked off Edgewood’s only pass of the contest late in the fourth quarter to preserve the victory for Mount Healthy.
The Owls will wait patiently Saturday to see who they play next Friday. Odds are that it will be a tough road matchup against a very good foe. It doesn’t really matter who the Owls draw they are soaring with confidence and think they can beat anybody.
Article By: GetSports Desk
Next week: Mount Healthy at Trotwood-Madison
Mount Healthy 14,
Edgewood 13
Mount Healthy (7-3, 4-1) put a crowning touch on a fantastic first season under head coach Arvie Crouch with a win over Edgewood (4-6, 3-2) that put the Owls into the post-season.
The team would get two second quarter touchdown runs from quarterback Denzel Larkin. That would be enough to hold up against the Cougars. Larkin ended up with 109 yards rushing on 19 carries.
Edgewood pulled to within a point at 14-13 on a Tony Davis 24 yard touchdown jaunt with 9:29 left in the contest. The extra point was missed. It would be the difference in the ballgame.
Allen Carter II picked off Edgewood’s only pass of the contest late in the fourth quarter to preserve the victory for Mount Healthy.
The Owls will wait patiently Saturday to see who they play next Friday. Odds are that it will be a tough road matchup against a very good foe. It doesn’t really matter who the Owls draw they are soaring with confidence and think they can beat anybody.
Article By: GetSports Desk
Next week: Mount Healthy at Trotwood-Madison
Mount Healthy 14,
Edgewood 13
Mount Healthy (7-3, 4-1) put a crowning touch on a fantastic first season under head coach Arvie Crouch with a win over Edgewood (4-6, 3-2) that put the Owls into the post-season.
The team would get two second quarter touchdown runs from quarterback Denzel Larkin. That would be enough to hold up against the Cougars. Larkin ended up with 109 yards rushing on 19 carries.
Edgewood pulled to within a point at 14-13 on a Tony Davis 24 yard touchdown jaunt with 9:29 left in the contest. The extra point was missed. It would be the difference in the ballgame.
Allen Carter II picked off Edgewood’s only pass of the contest late in the fourth quarter to preserve the victory for Mount Healthy.
The Owls will wait patiently Saturday to see who they play next Friday. Odds are that it will be a tough road matchup against a very good foe. It doesn’t really matter who the Owls draw they are soaring with confidence and think they can beat anybody.
Article By: GetSports Desk
Next week: Mount Healthy at Trotwood-Madison
Mount Healthy 14,
Edgewood 13
Mount Healthy (7-3, 4-1) put a crowning touch on a fantastic first season under head coach Arvie Crouch with a win over Edgewood (4-6, 3-2) that put the Owls into the post-season.
The team would get two second quarter touchdown runs from quarterback Denzel Larkin. That would be enough to hold up against the Cougars. Larkin ended up with 109 yards rushing on 19 carries.
Edgewood pulled to within a point at 14-13 on a Tony Davis 24 yard touchdown jaunt with 9:29 left in the contest. The extra point was missed. It would be the difference in the ballgame.
Allen Carter II picked off Edgewood’s only pass of the contest late in the fourth quarter to preserve the victory for Mount Healthy.
The Owls will wait patiently Saturday to see who they play next Friday. Odds are that it will be a tough road matchup against a very good foe. It doesn’t really matter who the Owls draw they are soaring with confidence and think they can beat anybody.
Article By: GetSports Desk
Next week: Mount Healthy at Trotwood-Madison
Anderson 53,
Harrison 37
Three members of the Anderson (10, 5-0) backfield had over 100 yards rushing as the Redskins completed a perfect season by beating Harrison (5-5, 2-3) on Friday night. Quarterback Brandon Bornhauser led the way with 215 yards and three touchdowns. It was the senior’s second straight 200 yard performance.
Running backs Kyle Slater and Jake Nelson also had huge games. Slater had five carries for 108 yards and two scores. Nelson ran the ball 16 times for 144 yards and a touchdown. Anderson tallied 453 of the teams 552 yards on the ground.
Sophomore quarterback Marcus Woelfel gave us a glimpse of Harrison’s bright future. The youngster was 14 of 18 for 249 yards and three touchdowns through the air. Classmate Kyle Nowlin was on the receiving end of eight of those completions for 174 yards and two scores.
The Redskins senior class is now 35-5 in their varsity career with a state championship, state runner-up and a undefeated season under their belts.
Article By: GetSports Desk
Next week: Lakota West at Anderson
Anderson 53,
Harrison 37
Three members of the Anderson (10, 5-0) backfield had over 100 yards rushing as the Redskins completed a perfect season by beating Harrison (5-5, 2-3) on Friday night. Quarterback Brandon Bornhauser led the way with 215 yards and three touchdowns. It was the senior’s second straight 200 yard performance.
Running backs Kyle Slater and Jake Nelson also had huge games. Slater had five carries for 108 yards and two scores. Nelson ran the ball 16 times for 144 yards and a touchdown. Anderson tallied 453 of the teams 552 yards on the ground.
Sophomore quarterback Marcus Woelfel gave us a glimpse of Harrison’s bright future. The youngster was 14 of 18 for 249 yards and three touchdowns through the air. Classmate Kyle Nowlin was on the receiving end of eight of those completions for 174 yards and two scores.
The Redskins senior class is now 35-5 in their varsity career with a state championship, state runner-up and a undefeated season under their belts.
Article By: GetSports Desk
Next week: Lakota West at Anderson
Anderson 53,
Harrison 37
Three members of the Anderson (10, 5-0) backfield had over 100 yards rushing as the Redskins completed a perfect season by beating Harrison (5-5, 2-3) on Friday night. Quarterback Brandon Bornhauser led the way with 215 yards and three touchdowns. It was the senior’s second straight 200 yard performance.
Running backs Kyle Slater and Jake Nelson also had huge games. Slater had five carries for 108 yards and two scores. Nelson ran the ball 16 times for 144 yards and a touchdown. Anderson tallied 453 of the teams 552 yards on the ground.
Sophomore quarterback Marcus Woelfel gave us a glimpse of Harrison’s bright future. The youngster was 14 of 18 for 249 yards and three touchdowns through the air. Classmate Kyle Nowlin was on the receiving end of eight of those completions for 174 yards and two scores.
The Redskins senior class is now 35-5 in their varsity career with a state championship, state runner-up and a undefeated season under their belts.
Article By: GetSports Desk
Next week: Lakota West at Anderson
Anderson 53,
Harrison 37
Three members of the Anderson (10, 5-0) backfield had over 100 yards rushing as the Redskins completed a perfect season by beating Harrison (5-5, 2-3) on Friday night. Quarterback Brandon Bornhauser led the way with 215 yards and three touchdowns. It was the senior’s second straight 200 yard performance.
Running backs Kyle Slater and Jake Nelson also had huge games. Slater had five carries for 108 yards and two scores. Nelson ran the ball 16 times for 144 yards and a touchdown. Anderson tallied 453 of the teams 552 yards on the ground.
Sophomore quarterback Marcus Woelfel gave us a glimpse of Harrison’s bright future. The youngster was 14 of 18 for 249 yards and three touchdowns through the air. Classmate Kyle Nowlin was on the receiving end of eight of those completions for 174 yards and two scores.
The Redskins senior class is now 35-5 in their varsity career with a state championship, state runner-up and a undefeated season under their belts.
Article By: GetSports Desk
Next week: Lakota West at Anderson
Elder 42,
Western Hills 0
Elder (7-2) put up 42 first half points and then went into cruise control the second half as they defeated rival Western Hills (3-7). It was a record setting night for Panthers quarterback mark Miller who threw his school record 46th touchdown pass. The senior ended up with 137 yards and two touchdowns through the air.
Junior tailback Ben Coffaro scored touchdowns on a kickoff return, a pass reception and a run. They were all in the first quarter. He had 164 all-purpose yards on eight touches.
Adam Brown led the Panthers with 86 yards and two scores rushing. Senior Selby Chidemo had 61 yards receiving and a touchdown. The classmates did all their damage in the second stanza.
It was the Elder defense that stole the show. The purple swarm held the Mustangs to 108 yards of total offense on the evening. Western Hills would complete just 1 pass the entire game. That is an amazing stat considering the team was down by six touchdowns by halftime.
Article By: GetSports Desk
Next week: Wayne at Elder
Elder 42,
Western Hills 0
Elder (7-2) put up 42 first half points and then went into cruise control the second half as they defeated rival Western Hills (3-7). It was a record setting night for Panthers quarterback mark Miller who threw his school record 46th touchdown pass. The senior ended up with 137 yards and two touchdowns through the air.
Junior tailback Ben Coffaro scored touchdowns on a kickoff return, a pass reception and a run. They were all in the first quarter. He had 164 all-purpose yards on eight touches.
Adam Brown led the Panthers with 86 yards and two scores rushing. Senior Selby Chidemo had 61 yards receiving and a touchdown. The classmates did all their damage in the second stanza.
It was the Elder defense that stole the show. The purple swarm held the Mustangs to 108 yards of total offense on the evening. Western Hills would complete just 1 pass the entire game. That is an amazing stat considering the team was down by six touchdowns by halftime.
Article By: GetSports Desk
Next week: Wayne at Elder
Elder 42,
Western Hills 0
Elder (7-2) put up 42 first half points and then went into cruise control the second half as they defeated rival Western Hills (3-7). It was a record setting night for Panthers quarterback mark Miller who threw his school record 46th touchdown pass. The senior ended up with 137 yards and two touchdowns through the air.
Junior tailback Ben Coffaro scored touchdowns on a kickoff return, a pass reception and a run. They were all in the first quarter. He had 164 all-purpose yards on eight touches.
Adam Brown led the Panthers with 86 yards and two scores rushing. Senior Selby Chidemo had 61 yards receiving and a touchdown. The classmates did all their damage in the second stanza.
It was the Elder defense that stole the show. The purple swarm held the Mustangs to 108 yards of total offense on the evening. Western Hills would complete just 1 pass the entire game. That is an amazing stat considering the team was down by six touchdowns by halftime.
Article By: GetSports Desk
Next week: Wayne at Elder
Elder 42,
Western Hills 0
Elder (7-2) put up 42 first half points and then went into cruise control the second half as they defeated rival Western Hills (3-7). It was a record setting night for Panthers quarterback mark Miller who threw his school record 46th touchdown pass. The senior ended up with 137 yards and two touchdowns through the air.
Junior tailback Ben Coffaro scored touchdowns on a kickoff return, a pass reception and a run. They were all in the first quarter. He had 164 all-purpose yards on eight touches.
Adam Brown led the Panthers with 86 yards and two scores rushing. Senior Selby Chidemo had 61 yards receiving and a touchdown. The classmates did all their damage in the second stanza.
It was the Elder defense that stole the show. The purple swarm held the Mustangs to 108 yards of total offense on the evening. Western Hills would complete just 1 pass the entire game. That is an amazing stat considering the team was down by six touchdowns by halftime.
Article By: GetSports Desk
Next week: Wayne at Elder
Wyoming 50,
Indian Hill 49
The Wyoming Cowboys knew Friday night’s tilt with Indian Hill would be a tough match, but it’s doubtful they anticipated the wire-to-wire finish that put them on the winning side of a 50-49 score.
With only 2:42 remaining in the game, Indian Hill went ahead on quarterback Sam Hendricks’ fourth touchdown of the game, a one-yard run to give the Braves a 49-42. The kickoff went for a touchback forcing the Cowboys to drive 80 yards in just under three minutes.
Wyoming was up to the challenge converting two fourth downs to keep their final drive alive. With 10 seconds remaining in the contest, quarterback Kyle Seyfried found Senior Jacob Allsop in the endzone from three yards out making the scoring 49-48. Instead of going for the game-tying extra point, head coach Bernie Barre opted to go for the two-point conversion and the win. Running back Isaiah Nearor ran the ball into the endzone on a Statue of Liberty play call.
The first half set the tone of the matchup as both teams traded three touchdowns and hit the locker room with the score knotted at 21. Indian Hill’s Hendricks got the scoring underway with a 36-yard touchdown run. The Braves responded with a Nearor 56-yard run for a score.
Midway through the third quarter Indian Hill was able to build a two touchdown lead. Senior Jeremy Dollin recovered a fumble on a Wyoming muffed punt and returned it for six. On their next possession, Hendricks ran 80 yards down the sideline to put Braves up 35-21.
Wyoming’s Jonathon Tighe then went to work with Seyfried to tie the score. A 55-yard reception by Tighe set up a one yard touchdown run for Nearor. The two connected again for a second touchdown tying the score at 42.
The Cowboys took their first lead of the game with 11:07 remaining in the fourth quarter on Nearor’s third touchdown of the game.
Hendricks would put the Braves ahead yet again with a 70-yard touchdown run, but Wyoming’s remarkable two-minute drive would erase the lead. The senior quarterback had 20 carries for 269 yards and four touchdowns.
The win marked Barre’s 299th career victory and earned Wyoming its first Cincinnati Hills League title since 2001.
Article By: Katie Budke
Next week: Eaton at Wyoming
Wyoming 50,
Indian Hill 49
The Wyoming Cowboys knew Friday night’s tilt with Indian Hill would be a tough match, but it’s doubtful they anticipated the wire-to-wire finish that put them on the winning side of a 50-49 score.
With only 2:42 remaining in the game, Indian Hill went ahead on quarterback Sam Hendricks’ fourth touchdown of the game, a one-yard run to give the Braves a 49-42. The kickoff went for a touchback forcing the Cowboys to drive 80 yards in just under three minutes.
Wyoming was up to the challenge converting two fourth downs to keep their final drive alive. With 10 seconds remaining in the contest, quarterback Kyle Seyfried found Senior Jacob Allsop in the endzone from three yards out making the scoring 49-48. Instead of going for the game-tying extra point, head coach Bernie Barre opted to go for the two-point conversion and the win. Running back Isaiah Nearor ran the ball into the endzone on a Statue of Liberty play call.
The first half set the tone of the matchup as both teams traded three touchdowns and hit the locker room with the score knotted at 21. Indian Hill’s Hendricks got the scoring underway with a 36-yard touchdown run. The Braves responded with a Nearor 56-yard run for a score.
Midway through the third quarter Indian Hill was able to build a two touchdown lead. Senior Jeremy Dollin recovered a fumble on a Wyoming muffed punt and returned it for six. On their next possession, Hendricks ran 80 yards down the sideline to put Braves up 35-21.
Wyoming’s Jonathon Tighe then went to work with Seyfried to tie the score. A 55-yard reception by Tighe set up a one yard touchdown run for Nearor. The two connected again for a second touchdown tying the score at 42.
The Cowboys took their first lead of the game with 11:07 remaining in the fourth quarter on Nearor’s third touchdown of the game.
Hendricks would put the Braves ahead yet again with a 70-yard touchdown run, but Wyoming’s remarkable two-minute drive would erase the lead. The senior quarterback had 20 carries for 269 yards and four touchdowns.
The win marked Barre’s 299th career victory and earned Wyoming its first Cincinnati Hills League title since 2001.
Article By: Katie Budke
Next week: Eaton at Wyoming
Wyoming 50,
Indian Hill 49
The Wyoming Cowboys knew Friday night’s tilt with Indian Hill would be a tough match, but it’s doubtful they anticipated the wire-to-wire finish that put them on the winning side of a 50-49 score.
With only 2:42 remaining in the game, Indian Hill went ahead on quarterback Sam Hendricks’ fourth touchdown of the game, a one-yard run to give the Braves a 49-42. The kickoff went for a touchback forcing the Cowboys to drive 80 yards in just under three minutes.
Wyoming was up to the challenge converting two fourth downs to keep their final drive alive. With 10 seconds remaining in the contest, quarterback Kyle Seyfried found Senior Jacob Allsop in the endzone from three yards out making the scoring 49-48. Instead of going for the game-tying extra point, head coach Bernie Barre opted to go for the two-point conversion and the win. Running back Isaiah Nearor ran the ball into the endzone on a Statue of Liberty play call.
The first half set the tone of the matchup as both teams traded three touchdowns and hit the locker room with the score knotted at 21. Indian Hill’s Hendricks got the scoring underway with a 36-yard touchdown run. The Braves responded with a Nearor 56-yard run for a score.
Midway through the third quarter Indian Hill was able to build a two touchdown lead. Senior Jeremy Dollin recovered a fumble on a Wyoming muffed punt and returned it for six. On their next possession, Hendricks ran 80 yards down the sideline to put Braves up 35-21.
Wyoming’s Jonathon Tighe then went to work with Seyfried to tie the score. A 55-yard reception by Tighe set up a one yard touchdown run for Nearor. The two connected again for a second touchdown tying the score at 42.
The Cowboys took their first lead of the game with 11:07 remaining in the fourth quarter on Nearor’s third touchdown of the game.
Hendricks would put the Braves ahead yet again with a 70-yard touchdown run, but Wyoming’s remarkable two-minute drive would erase the lead. The senior quarterback had 20 carries for 269 yards and four touchdowns.
The win marked Barre’s 299th career victory and earned Wyoming its first Cincinnati Hills League title since 2001.
Article By: Katie Budke
Next week: Eaton at Wyoming
Wyoming 50,
Indian Hill 49
The Wyoming Cowboys knew Friday night’s tilt with Indian Hill would be a tough match, but it’s doubtful they anticipated the wire-to-wire finish that put them on the winning side of a 50-49 score.
With only 2:42 remaining in the game, Indian Hill went ahead on quarterback Sam Hendricks’ fourth touchdown of the game, a one-yard run to give the Braves a 49-42. The kickoff went for a touchback forcing the Cowboys to drive 80 yards in just under three minutes.
Wyoming was up to the challenge converting two fourth downs to keep their final drive alive. With 10 seconds remaining in the contest, quarterback Kyle Seyfried found Senior Jacob Allsop in the endzone from three yards out making the scoring 49-48. Instead of going for the game-tying extra point, head coach Bernie Barre opted to go for the two-point conversion and the win. Running back Isaiah Nearor ran the ball into the endzone on a Statue of Liberty play call.
The first half set the tone of the matchup as both teams traded three touchdowns and hit the locker room with the score knotted at 21. Indian Hill’s Hendricks got the scoring underway with a 36-yard touchdown run. The Braves responded with a Nearor 56-yard run for a score.
Midway through the third quarter Indian Hill was able to build a two touchdown lead. Senior Jeremy Dollin recovered a fumble on a Wyoming muffed punt and returned it for six. On their next possession, Hendricks ran 80 yards down the sideline to put Braves up 35-21.
Wyoming’s Jonathon Tighe then went to work with Seyfried to tie the score. A 55-yard reception by Tighe set up a one yard touchdown run for Nearor. The two connected again for a second touchdown tying the score at 42.
The Cowboys took their first lead of the game with 11:07 remaining in the fourth quarter on Nearor’s third touchdown of the game.
Hendricks would put the Braves ahead yet again with a 70-yard touchdown run, but Wyoming’s remarkable two-minute drive would erase the lead. The senior quarterback had 20 carries for 269 yards and four touchdowns.
The win marked Barre’s 299th career victory and earned Wyoming its first Cincinnati Hills League title since 2001.
Article By: Katie Budke
Next week: Eaton at Wyoming
Turpin 26,
Wilmington 14
Turpin (10-0, 5-0) completed their second undefeated regular season in three years. The Spartans went north to beat Wilmington 26-14 and clinch the FAVC Cardinal Division title. It was a glorious night for a group of seniors that are now 31-3 in their varsity careers.
Wayne Dunham led the offense with 206 yards rushing on 25 carries and a score. The senior would not be denied. It was a balanced attacked that saw the Spartans outgain the Hurricane 458-208 in total offense.
Quarterback Eric Martin was very efficient going 8-13 for 173 yards and two touchdown tosses. Shade Whitfield caught an 80-yard scoring strike from his signal caller. Will Stocker ran down the middle of the field with a 39 yard catch that found the end zone.
On the first drive of the game Wilmington defensive back Quentin Rollins picked off Martin pass and took it 93 yards for a 7-0 Hurricane lead to annul a solid drive by the Spartans. That is when Martin answered with his connection to Whitfield on the very next play from scrimmage.
Rollins would then take a 31 yard pass from quarterback Brandon Arehart to the house making it a 14-7 game with just less than six minutes left in the opening stanza. The senior would end up with 117 yards rushing, 59 yards receiving and two early touchdowns.
Turpin would be all business and “ice it” from there. The defense shutout Wilmington (7-3, 4-1) over the next 41 minutes.
Article By: Greg Shoemaker
Next week: Wilmington at Turpin, Wilmington at Turpin
Turpin 26,
Wilmington 14
Turpin (10-0, 5-0) completed their second undefeated regular season in three years. The Spartans went north to beat Wilmington 26-14 and clinch the FAVC Cardinal Division title. It was a glorious night for a group of seniors that are now 31-3 in their varsity careers.
Wayne Dunham led the offense with 206 yards rushing on 25 carries and a score. The senior would not be denied. It was a balanced attacked that saw the Spartans outgain the Hurricane 458-208 in total offense.
Quarterback Eric Martin was very efficient going 8-13 for 173 yards and two touchdown tosses. Shade Whitfield caught an 80-yard scoring strike from his signal caller. Will Stocker ran down the middle of the field with a 39 yard catch that found the end zone.
On the first drive of the game Wilmington defensive back Quentin Rollins picked off Martin pass and took it 93 yards for a 7-0 Hurricane lead to annul a solid drive by the Spartans. That is when Martin answered with his connection to Whitfield on the very next play from scrimmage.
Rollins would then take a 31 yard pass from quarterback Brandon Arehart to the house making it a 14-7 game with just less than six minutes left in the opening stanza. The senior would end up with 117 yards rushing, 59 yards receiving and two early touchdowns.
Turpin would be all business and “ice it” from there. The defense shutout Wilmington (7-3, 4-1) over the next 41 minutes.
Article By: Greg Shoemaker
Next week: Wilmington at Turpin, Wilmington at Turpin
Turpin 26,
Wilmington 14
Turpin (10-0, 5-0) completed their second undefeated regular season in three years. The Spartans went north to beat Wilmington 26-14 and clinch the FAVC Cardinal Division title. It was a glorious night for a group of seniors that are now 31-3 in their varsity careers.
Wayne Dunham led the offense with 206 yards rushing on 25 carries and a score. The senior would not be denied. It was a balanced attacked that saw the Spartans outgain the Hurricane 458-208 in total offense.
Quarterback Eric Martin was very efficient going 8-13 for 173 yards and two touchdown tosses. Shade Whitfield caught an 80-yard scoring strike from his signal caller. Will Stocker ran down the middle of the field with a 39 yard catch that found the end zone.
On the first drive of the game Wilmington defensive back Quentin Rollins picked off Martin pass and took it 93 yards for a 7-0 Hurricane lead to annul a solid drive by the Spartans. That is when Martin answered with his connection to Whitfield on the very next play from scrimmage.
Rollins would then take a 31 yard pass from quarterback Brandon Arehart to the house making it a 14-7 game with just less than six minutes left in the opening stanza. The senior would end up with 117 yards rushing, 59 yards receiving and two early touchdowns.
Turpin would be all business and “ice it” from there. The defense shutout Wilmington (7-3, 4-1) over the next 41 minutes.
Article By: Greg Shoemaker
Next week: Wilmington at Turpin, Wilmington at Turpin
Turpin 26,
Wilmington 14
Turpin (10-0, 5-0) completed their second undefeated regular season in three years. The Spartans went north to beat Wilmington 26-14 and clinch the FAVC Cardinal Division title. It was a glorious night for a group of seniors that are now 31-3 in their varsity careers.
Wayne Dunham led the offense with 206 yards rushing on 25 carries and a score. The senior would not be denied. It was a balanced attacked that saw the Spartans outgain the Hurricane 458-208 in total offense.
Quarterback Eric Martin was very efficient going 8-13 for 173 yards and two touchdown tosses. Shade Whitfield caught an 80-yard scoring strike from his signal caller. Will Stocker ran down the middle of the field with a 39 yard catch that found the end zone.
On the first drive of the game Wilmington defensive back Quentin Rollins picked off Martin pass and took it 93 yards for a 7-0 Hurricane lead to annul a solid drive by the Spartans. That is when Martin answered with his connection to Whitfield on the very next play from scrimmage.
Rollins would then take a 31 yard pass from quarterback Brandon Arehart to the house making it a 14-7 game with just less than six minutes left in the opening stanza. The senior would end up with 117 yards rushing, 59 yards receiving and two early touchdowns.
Turpin would be all business and “ice it” from there. The defense shutout Wilmington (7-3, 4-1) over the next 41 minutes.
Article By: Greg Shoemaker
Next week: Wilmington at Turpin, Wilmington at Turpin
Fairfield 19,
Hamilton 15
Despite neither team having a chance to play in the post-season, Friday night’s match-up between the Fairfield Indians and the Hamilton Big Blue had significant playoff implications.
A 19-15 win by the Indians not only secured a winning season for Fairfield, but it also threw a big wrench into Colerain’s playoff aspirations.
Fairfield (6-4, 5-2) took their first lead of the game with nine minutes left in the contest as senior quarterback Justin McCary connected with classmate Jamical Thomas for a 91-yard scoring pass to give the Indians’ a decisive 19-15 edge.
McCary finished his career with a big night, completing 12 of 27 passes for 257 yards and two touchdowns. Chris Tally pulled in the other score and finished with three catches for 85 yards.
Hamilton (2-8, 1-6) got 255 yards and two touchdowns from junior running back Devin Jarrett in the loss.
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Next week:
Fairfield 19,
Hamilton 15
Despite neither team having a chance to play in the post-season, Friday night’s match-up between the Fairfield Indians and the Hamilton Big Blue had significant playoff implications.
A 19-15 win by the Indians not only secured a winning season for Fairfield, but it also threw a big wrench into Colerain’s playoff aspirations.
Fairfield (6-4, 5-2) took their first lead of the game with nine minutes left in the contest as senior quarterback Justin McCary connected with classmate Jamical Thomas for a 91-yard scoring pass to give the Indians’ a decisive 19-15 edge.
McCary finished his career with a big night, completing 12 of 27 passes for 257 yards and two touchdowns. Chris Tally pulled in the other score and finished with three catches for 85 yards.
Hamilton (2-8, 1-6) got 255 yards and two touchdowns from junior running back Devin Jarrett in the loss.
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Next week:
Fairfield 19,
Hamilton 15
Despite neither team having a chance to play in the post-season, Friday night’s match-up between the Fairfield Indians and the Hamilton Big Blue had significant playoff implications.
A 19-15 win by the Indians not only secured a winning season for Fairfield, but it also threw a big wrench into Colerain’s playoff aspirations.
Fairfield (6-4, 5-2) took their first lead of the game with nine minutes left in the contest as senior quarterback Justin McCary connected with classmate Jamical Thomas for a 91-yard scoring pass to give the Indians’ a decisive 19-15 edge.
McCary finished his career with a big night, completing 12 of 27 passes for 257 yards and two touchdowns. Chris Tally pulled in the other score and finished with three catches for 85 yards.
Hamilton (2-8, 1-6) got 255 yards and two touchdowns from junior running back Devin Jarrett in the loss.
Article By: GetSports Desk
Next week:
Fairfield 19,
Hamilton 15
Despite neither team having a chance to play in the post-season, Friday night’s match-up between the Fairfield Indians and the Hamilton Big Blue had significant playoff implications.
A 19-15 win by the Indians not only secured a winning season for Fairfield, but it also threw a big wrench into Colerain’s playoff aspirations.
Fairfield (6-4, 5-2) took their first lead of the game with nine minutes left in the contest as senior quarterback Justin McCary connected with classmate Jamical Thomas for a 91-yard scoring pass to give the Indians’ a decisive 19-15 edge.
McCary finished his career with a big night, completing 12 of 27 passes for 257 yards and two touchdowns. Chris Tally pulled in the other score and finished with three catches for 85 yards.
Hamilton (2-8, 1-6) got 255 yards and two touchdowns from junior running back Devin Jarrett in the loss.
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