HomeLocal SportsThe tale of the tape: Bellefontaine vs. WattersonThe tale of the tape: Bellefontaine vs. WattersonFri, November 17, 2023 by News RoomSHARE NOW Bishop Watterson Eagles (12-1)Location: ColumbusHead Coach: Brian KennedyLeague: Central Catholic LeaguePlayoff Games:Round 1 South 45-0Round 2 Miami Trace 44-7Round 3 Bloom-Carroll 20-10Playoff History: 27th appearance; 2x State Champion (2002, 2010); 3x State Runner-Up; 8x State Final FourPlayoff Record: 47-24 (includes this season)Scoring 36 points per game while allowing 9 points per game (4 shutouts)Top Players:QB AJ McAninch has thrown for 2,797 yards, 34 TDs, and 7 INTsWR Jake Uhlenhake has 55 receptions for 912 yards and 12 TDsDominic Purcell leads the defense with 90 tackles and 4 sacksBellefontaine Chieftains (11-2)League: Central Buckeye ConferenceHead Coach: Jason BrownPlayoff Games:Round 1 John Glenn 49-7Round 2 London 35-28Round 3 Granville 29-21Playoff History: 14th appearance; 3rd appearance in the Regional FinalPlayoff Record: 8-13 (includes this season)Scoring 36 points per game while allowing 18 points per game (1 shutout)Top Players:QB Tavien St. Clair 2,931 yards with 36 TDs and 4 INTsRB Chris Fogan has rushed for 1,298 yards and 18 TDsWR Riley Neer has 104 catches for 1,789 yards and 21 TDsLB Jayden Temple leads the team with 127 tackles (21 TFL) and has 5 sacksLB-Carter Caudill has 115 tacklesKicker Alex Crabill is 50 for 56 in extra points and has not attempted a field goal this seasonPrevious Playoff Matchups:1999 Regional Final Watterson 31 Bellefontaine 282000 Round 1 Watterson 27 Bellefontaine 132009 Round 1 Watterson 26 Bellefontaine 0*Bellefontaine beat Watterson in 2021 14-7 in a regular season gameThe Bellefontaine football team is scheduled to leave BHS at 1:30 p.m. Friday.If you want to help send off the Chieftains here’s their route out of town:South on Harding Street toEast on East Lake Avenue toSouth on Ludlow Road to BMS thenNorth on Beth Harman then up the hill to BES, back down the hill, and continueWest on East Lake Avenue toNorth on South Main Street toEast on East Sandusky Avenue toNorth on Madriver Street toWest on East Williams Avenue toNorth on North Park Street (past BIS) toEast on Palmer Avenue toEast on Iroquois Road toEast on Dakota Road toSouth on Allison Avenue toEast on Sandusky Avenue / State Route 540 to US State Route 33The Division III Regional Final game will be played at Marion Harding High School.Kickoff will be at 7:00.Live coverage begins at 6:40 on 107.3 The Drive with Dave Bezusko and Brandon Stockton.If you are going to the game, parking will be $5 and the Chiefs fans will sit on the home side of the stadium.
Ken November 17, 2023 at 5:51 amShould be a good game on paper. Will be rooting for BHS, just hope they wear their big boy pants tonight. They ain’t in the CBC no more. Reply
Aaron Taylor November 17, 2023 at 2:15 pmWatterson is beatable…The Chiefs beat ’em two years ago…It probably ain’t the same Waterson,this year, they’re probably new and improved,but we are so stacked in every position,we can beat anybody…That 6’7″ lineman they got might be able to pancake one guy,but he sure as h*** can’t pancake 4! Reply
Cooked November 17, 2023 at 12:46 pmChiefs are about to get cooked maybe even shut out prolly shouldn’t be on the same field as this team.. I said what I said Reply
Aaron Taylor November 17, 2023 at 2:23 pmDid you read my comment… We’re not the same team that we were when London cleaned out clocks,got us “crooked”,as you say …What makes you think that?…Well,after tonight,let’s have a little online pow-wow about that,and we’ll see what the verdict is,partner …And even if the Chiefs lose,a shutout ‘taint gon’ hap’n cap’n!…And,if you’re saying that about that 6’7″ lineman,well,he can’t be everywhere at all times…If Chris Fogan,Riley Neer,or Harper Scott gets one step on you,then it’s lights out bruh, they’re takin’ it to’da house baby! Reply
Aaron Taylor November 17, 2023 at 2:29 pmThat’s what people said about London,that Chiefs shouldn’t have been on the same field …But,look,we beat them decisively,on part 1 of our revenge tour ..We got even with Granville last week,and now,Waterson,your next!…Only 8 quarters separate us from history,and Waterson,your not put out our quest to our final destination…So,move aside,the Chiefs are-a-comin! Reply
Cindi H November 17, 2023 at 6:43 pmThe chiefs are TOTALLY out of their league. Watterson plays better and tougher teams. There’s just no comparison. Reply
Embarra**ed Logan Countian November 17, 2023 at 7:12 pmWow, people really? Bashing a local team? I don’t understand some people. Even if your not from Bellefontaine and are local to Logan County you should root for a team that represents Logan County. If this was Indian Lake or Ben Logan or whoever I would be rooting for them to win also. I’ve seen the best teams go down on any given night. So have some pride Logan County in our local team! Go Chiefs!!! Reply
HasBeen November 17, 2023 at 9:19 pmEven though the Chiefs lost tonight it was very obvious they certainly deserved to be on the same field with Bishop Watterson. Congratulations on a very successful and entertaining season. Reply
All is well November 17, 2023 at 10:28 pmTwo great defensive teams tonight. Neither offense could find a rhythm. Reply
