The Benjamin Logan 8th grade football team improved to 2-0 with a 30-0 win over Tecumseh in a weather-shortened game. The contest was called at halftime due to lightning.
The Raider defense was impressive once again, allowing no points while forcing a fumble and recording an interception. Marshall Elliot recovered the fumble, while Bentley Lewis returned an interception 40 yards for a touchdown. Elliot, Bryson Griener and Carter Crumm each recorded three tackles.
The Raider offense was led by Carter Crumm, who rushed for 106 yards on nine carries. Brayden Ramos added 50 yards on five carries, while Jeremiah Schneider rushed for 16 yards on two carries. Lane Jolliff had one reception for five yards.
The Raiders will travel to Urbana this Thursday to face the Hillclimbers.
The Benjamin Logan 7th grade football team fell to visiting Tecumseh 30-0.
Despite the shutout loss, the young Raiders showed clear improvement from the previous week.
Chad Johnson led Benjamin Logan defensively with three tackles and a forced fumble, which was recovered by Boston Baker. Matt Angles, Trenton Pasler and Hadrian Balzano also recorded multiple tackles.
Offensively, Eli Houchin broke off a 14-yard run, while Hayden Baxley and Angles each contributed key receptions in the passing game.
Benjamin Logan will look to continue building on its progress when the Raiders travel to Urbana on Wednesday, September 9.
