98.3 WPKO Logan County Game of the Week
Graham (8-1) 26, Indian Lake (5-4) 7
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Graham improved to 8-1 Friday night with a 26-7 win over Indian Lake, using a dominant rushing attack to pull away after the Lakers took an early lead. The Falcons finished with 372 total yards, outgaining Indian Lake by 185 yards while controlling possession for more than 14 minutes longer.
Indian Lake opened the scoring late in the first quarter when Brady Golliday connected with Brodey Reisinger for a 51-yard touchdown reception with 35 seconds remaining. Corbin Wilson added the extra point to give the Lakers a 7-0 advantage.
Graham responded in the second quarter, as Gage Stull connected with Brody Jenkins for a 29-yard touchdown pass to cut the deficit to 7-6. The Falcons took the lead later in the quarter when Stull scored on a one-yard rushing touchdown, putting Graham ahead 12-7 at halftime.
The Falcons extended their lead in the third quarter when Jakob Hoke scored on a 12-yard touchdown run. Graham added the extra point to make it 19-7.
Graham put the game away in the fourth quarter when Danny Hoke broke loose for a 53-yard touchdown run with 9:11 remaining. The extra point pushed the Falcons’ lead to 26-7, which held through the final whistle.
Hoke led Graham’s powerful rushing attack with 284 yards and a touchdown on 39 carries, averaging 7.3 yards per attempt. Jakob Hoke added 57 yards and a touchdown on 16 carries, while Stull accounted for two touchdowns, one passing and one rushing, despite attempting just three passes.
Graham finished with 330 rushing yards on 59 carries and converted eight of 11 third-down opportunities. The Falcons also controlled possession for 31 minutes and two seconds, compared to 16 minutes and 58 seconds for Indian Lake.
Golliday led the Lakers’ offense, completing 13 of 22 passes for 129 yards and a touchdown while adding 42 rushing yards. Reisinger caught four passes for 64 yards and a touchdown, including the 51-yard scoring reception that gave Indian Lake its early lead.
Indian Lake finished with 187 total yards, including 129 passing yards and 58 rushing yards. The Lakers were unable to find the end zone again after their first-quarter touchdown as Graham’s defense helped secure the 26-7 victory.
The Falcons will return home next week to face North Union with the CBC Mad River Division title on the line.
106.9 The Bull Champaign County Game of the Week
Urbana (6-3) 42, Bellefontaine (2-7) 20
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Urbana took advantage of three early Bellefontaine turnovers Friday night, turning each into a touchdown on the way to a 42-20 victory in the rivalry matchup. The Hillclimbers built a 21-7 halftime lead and held off a Bellefontaine rally to defeat the Chiefs for the first time since 2015.
Urbana capitalized on Bellefontaine’s first three possessions, with each turnover leading to a Hillclimber touchdown. The early surge put the Chiefs in a hole they would spend the rest of the night trying to climb out of.
Quarterback Grady Lantz led Urbana’s offense, throwing for 294 yards and a touchdown while adding 94 rushing yards and another score. Running back Carson Stokes contributed 94 rushing yards and two touchdowns, helping the Hillclimbers maintain control of the game.
Urbana also got a touchdown from Gio Torres, who recovered his own fumble in the end zone, while Carter Houseman added a receiving touchdown on a 70-yard performance.
Bellefontaine battled back after falling behind early, with quarterback Blake Loomis throwing for 264 yards and a touchdown. Dillon Jones was his top target, hauling in 142 receiving yards, including a 73-yard touchdown reception to help the Chiefs stay within striking distance.
Loomis added a rushing touchdown in the closing minutes, but the early deficit proved too much to overcome as Urbana secured the 42-20 win and claimed bragging rights in the rivalry matchup.
PeakofOhioTV Exclusive Game of the Week
Riverside (8-1) 35, Cedarville (2-7) 16
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Riverside extended its winning streak to eight games Friday night with a 35-16 road victory over Cedarville, continuing to rely on a dominant ground game. The Pirates did not attempt a single pass and still rolled up 351 rushing yards, averaging an impressive 8.8 yards per carry to improve to 8-1 on the season.
Riverside set the tone early, scoring three touchdowns in the first quarter. Kenna Johnson opened the scoring with a one-yard touchdown run, and Dylan Trimble followed with a five-yard scoring run. Trimble added another one-yard touchdown run late in the quarter as the Pirates built a 21-0 lead.
Riverside continued its offensive surge in the second quarter. Trimble broke loose for an 82-yard touchdown run early in the period, completing a three-touchdown performance. Gunner Carpenter added a 60-yard touchdown run later in the quarter, and Demenick Wise converted all five extra-point attempts to give the Pirates a commanding 35-0 halftime advantage.
Cedarville was held scoreless through the first three quarters before finding the end zone twice in the closing minutes. Henry Wonders connected with Luke Riffle for a seven-yard touchdown pass with 1:55 remaining, and the Indians added a two-point conversion. Logan Jolliffe followed with a five-yard touchdown run with 1:14 left, and Cedarville converted another two-point attempt to account for its final 16 points.
Trimble led Riverside with 132 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 10 carries, averaging 13.2 yards per attempt. Carpenter added 104 yards and a touchdown on 11 carries, while Justin Mazariegos contributed 76 yards on 11 attempts. The Pirates finished with 15 first downs and 351 total yards without completing or attempting a pass.
Cedarville finished with 186 total yards, including 104 passing yards from Wonders, who completed 14 of 23 attempts and threw one touchdown. Riverside also forced a turnover while limiting the Indians to 82 rushing yards on 20 carries.
The Pirates will take their eight-game winning streak on the road next week to face Miami East with the Three Rivers Conference title on the line.
Other Local Games
Benjamin Logan (4-5) 78, Northwestern (0-9) 0
Benjamin Logan snapped into the end zone early and never let up Friday night, rolling to a 78-0 victory over Northwestern. The Raiders scored in all four quarters, piling up 398 total yards while forcing multiple turnovers and getting contributions from all three phases of the game.
Adam Tinsman opened the scoring with a 62-yard touchdown run just over four minutes into the first quarter, then the Raiders’ defense immediately added to the lead. Jeremiah Parker returned an interception 26 yards for a touchdown, and Jordan Pender followed with a 33-yard scoring run to give Benjamin Logan a 22-0 advantage after one quarter.
The Raiders continued their barrage in the second quarter. Everett Clapsaddle returned an interception six yards for a touchdown, and Tinsman connected with Gabe Predmore on a 26-yard touchdown pass. Cooper Buck added an explosive special-teams play, returning a punt 85 yards for another score before Tinsman capped the half with an 11-yard touchdown run. Benjamin Logan carried a 50-0 lead into halftime.
Benjamin Logan added three more touchdowns in the third quarter. Wyatt Predmore broke loose for a 49-yard scoring run, Andrew Frederick added an eight-yard touchdown run, and Parker recovered a fumble and returned it 20 yards for his second defensive touchdown of the night. Xavier Church added an eight-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter to complete the scoring.
Tinsman led the Raiders’ offense with 75 rushing yards and two touchdowns on just three carries while completing four of eight passes for 77 yards and a touchdown. Pender added 63 rushing yards and a touchdown, Church finished with 68 yards and a score, and Wyatt Predmore contributed 51 yards and a touchdown on two carries.
The Raiders also received major contributions from their defense and special teams. Parker recorded both a pick-six and a fumble-recovery touchdown, while Clapsaddle added an interception return for a score. Buck finished with 113 punt-return yards, highlighted by his 85-yard touchdown return, and Predmore’s receiving touchdown added to the offensive production.
Nine different Raiders found the end zone in the dominant performance. Benjamin Logan’s defense limited Northwestern to 101 total yards, including just nine rushing yards on 25 attempts, while forcing three turnovers and recording two interceptions. The Raiders also converted all 10 of their extra-point attempts to finish off the 78-0 shutout.
Mechanicsburg (7-2) 40, Northeastern (1-8) 7
Fairbanks (3-6) 45, Triad (2-7) 10
West Jefferson (8-1) 35, West Liberty-Salem (5-3) 0
CBC
Kenton Ridge 35
Jonathan Alder 7
North Union 53
Shawnee 12
Tecumseh 0
London 45
OHC
Greeneview 19
Greenon 20
Madison-Plains 41
Southeastern 7
TRC
Miami East 48
Troy Christian 6
Northridge 6
Bethel 9
Milton-Union 6
Covington 47
NWCC
Hardin Northern 18
Upper Scioto Valley 22
Crestline 13
North Baltimore 16
Elgin 46
Perry 0
MAC
Coldwater 21
St. Henry 24
Minster 7
Marion Local 28
New Bremen 34
Fort Recovery 23
Versailles 40
Parkway 7
St. John’s 0
Anna 35
