2022FBPTCALP3

Paducah Tilghman vs. Christian Academy of Louisville

Class 3A 2022 UK HealthCare Sports Medicine State Football Finals Regional Championship

Christian Academy of Louisville
Louisville, KY
November 18, 2022

© 2022 by Ron Harrison

Christian Academy of Louisville took a 30-10 lead late in the third quarter and withstood a Paducah Tilghman rally to earn a 30-24 victory. Christian Academy of Louisville recorded 19 first downs and 313 yards of total offense. The Centurions were penalized twice for 10 yards and lost a fumble. Paducah Tilghman recorded 14 first downs and 399 yards of total offense. The Blue Tornado was penalized three times for 25 yards and had a pass intercepted.

Gavin Copenhaver led CAL’s ground game with 95 yards and two touchdowns on 20 carries. Cole Hodge added 35 yards on 12 carries. Cole Hodge completed 15 of 27 passes for 180 yards and two touchdowns. Darwin Cotton caught seven passes for 91 yards. Gavin Copenhaver added 30 yards and two touchdowns on three receptions. Connor Hodge returned two punts for 32 yards. Nathaniel Heidenreich returned three kickoffs for 78 yards. Darwin Cotton returned one kickoff for 51 yards. Gavin Copenhaver led the defense with nine solo and two assisted tackles with three of the tackles resulting in losses. Braden Robinson added five solo and three assisted tackles with four of the tackles resulting in losses. Connor Hodge recorded four solo and one assisted tackles and intercepted a pass.

Jordauyn White led Paducah Tilghman’s ground game with 112 yards an da touchdown on 17 carries. Malachi Rider carried the ball six times for 35 yards. Jack James completed 18 of 30 passes for 255 yards and two touchdowns with one interception. LeBran McMullen caught six passes for 113 yards and one touchdown. Banks Lafont added three receptions for 82 yards and a touchdown. Shemari Thomas recorded four catches for 52 yards. Decovan Bell returned four kickoffs for 94 yards. Jordauyn White returned two kickoffs for 55 yards. Oscar Adams led the defense with six solo and three assisted tackles. Xsavier Cleary added six solo and two assisted tackles. Jimmy Mooney recorded five solo and five assisted tackles. Layton Davis chipped in with four solo and three assisted tackles.

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Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the CAL and Paducah Tilghman Stats Crews for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.

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