2020FBCSOH6C

Coldwater vs. New Middletown Springfield
2020 OHSAA Football Division VI Championship

Paul Brown Tiger Stadium
Massillon, OH
November 22, 2020

© 2020 by Ron Harrison

Brady Klingshirn kicked a 26 yard field goal as time expired to give Coldwater a 38-35 victory over New Middletown Springfield.  Coldwater tied the score at 28-28 on a Tyler Schwieterman 36 yard pass from Myles Blasingame and a conversion kick by Klungshirn with 1:36 left o the clock.  Springfield was forced to punt on their ensuing possession and Zack McKibben returned the punt 72 yards to the Springfield 11 to set up Brady Klingshirn’s winning field goal.  Coldwater recorded 17 first downs and 421 yards of total offense.  They were penalized three times for 15 yards and lost a fumble.  Springfield recorded 20 first downs and 457 yards of total offense.  They were penalized once for five yards, lost a fumble, and had one pass intercepted.

Myles Blasingame led Coldwater’s ground game with 99 yards and two touchdowns on 17 carries.  Zack McKibben carried the ball 12 times for 82 yards.  Myles Blasingame completed 11 of 20 passes for 185 yards and three touchdowns.  Zack McKibben caught four passes for 76 yards and two touchdowns.  Tyler Schwieterman added four receptions for 68 yards and a touchdown.  Jay Muhlenkamp recorded two receptions for 48 yards.  Zack McKibben returned three punts for 106 yards with a long return of 72 yards.  McKibben also returned three kickoffs for 87 yards with a long return of 32 yards.  Jesse Meyer led the defense with five solo and two assisted tackles.  Darin Schmitmeyer added four solo and two assisted tackles.  Jay Muhlenkamp recorded three solo and three assisted tackles.  Zach Hamberg added three solo and three assisted tackles and intercepted a pass.  Zack McKibben chipped in with a four solo tackles and recovered a fumble.

Beau Brungard led Springfield’s ground attack with 261 yards and four touchdowns on 20 carries.  Bo Snyder carried the ball five times for 35 yards.  Beau Brungard completed 10 of 18 passes for 121 yards and one touchdown with one interception.  Nick Slike caught six passes for 79 yards and a touchdown.  Clayton Medvec added three receptions for 35 yards.  AustinTindell returned three kickoffs for 43 yards.  Clayton Nezbeth led the defense with five solo and three assisted tackles.  Bo Snyder added six solo tackles.  AJ Stallssmith recorded four solo and three assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a six yard loss.  Michael Wagner added four solo and two assisted tackles and recovered a fumble.

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2020FBLCVWOH4C

Mentor Lake Catholic vs. Van Wert
2020 OHSAA Football Division IV Championship

Paul Brown Tiger Stadium
Massillon, OH
November 22, 2020

© 2020 by Ron Harrison

Soph kicker Damon McCracken kicked a 25 yard field goal with nine seconds on the clock to give Van Wert a 31-28 victory over Mentor Lake Catholic.  Van Wert trailed 21-7 in the third quarter but rallied and tied the score at 21-21 early in the final quarter.  Lake Catholic took a 28-21 lead but Van Wert tied the game at 2:30 on a 15 yard pass from Owen Treece to Nate Jackson and a conversion kick by Damon McCracken.  Van Wert got the ball back on an interception near mid field with 1:09 left on the clock.  Owen Treece then completed two timely passes and ran the ball twice to set up McCracken for his late heroics.  Van Wert recorded 20 first downs and 366 yards of total offense.  They were penalized seven times for 75 yards, lost a fumble, and had a pass intercepted.  Lake Catholic recorded 12 first downs and 318 yards of total offense.  They were penalized five times for 45 yards, lost a fumble, and had two passes intercepted.

Owen Treece led Van Wert’s ground game with 68 yards and a touchdown on 19 carries.  Owen Treece completed 27 of 44 passes for 274 yards and three touchdowns with one interception.  Maddix Crutchfield caught 10 passes for 64 yards and a touchdown.  Nate Jackson added seven receptions for 61 yards and a touchdown.  Connor Pratt recorded six receptions for 106 yards and one touchdown.  Dru Johnson returned two kickoffs for 68 yards with a long return of 53 yards.  Trey Laudick returned two kickoffs for 48 yards with a long return of 27 yards.  Turner Witten led the defense with four solo and six assisted tackles.  Ty Jackson and Aidan Pratt each recorded three solo and eight assisted tackles.  Jacob Fuerst recorded three solo and four assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a five yard loss and recovered a fumble.  Dru Johnson and Owen Treece each intercepted a pass.

Joe Malchesky led Lake Catholic’s ground attack with 219 yards and two touchdowns on 30 carries.  Ryan Joy carried the ball 11 times for 31 yards and a touchdown.  Joe Malchesky completed three of nine passes for 55 yards with two interceptions.  Nick Brandt completed his only pass for four yards and a touchdown.  Charlie Vincent caught one pass for 42 yards.  Brady Bowser caught a four yard touchdown reception.  Joe Malchesky led the defense with nine solo and five assisted tackles with 2.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 16 yards and intercepted one pass he returned eight yards.  Simon Taraska added seven solo and three assisted tackles.  Ryan Joy recorded five solo and five assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a two yard loss and recovered a fumble.

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2020FBCSFDOH3C

Chardon vs. Columbus St. Francis DeSales
2020 OHSAA Football Division III Championship

Paul Brown Tiger Stadium
Massillon, OH
November 21, 2020

© 2020 by Ron Harrison

Chardon rallied from a 28-14 deficit mid way through the final quarter to defeat St. Francis DeSales 31-28 in two overtimes.  Chardon tied the game at 2:13 left in regulation on a Evan Ash 9 yard run and a conversion kick by Nathan Tager.  Both teams had field goal attempts blocked in the first overtime and the game went to the second overtime.  Nathan Tager kicked a 33 yard field goal to give Chardon a 31-28 lead.  St. Francis DeSales attempted to tie the game on a JJ Baughman’s 37 yard field goal attempt but the attempt sailed wide giving Chardon the victory.  Chardon recorded 17 first downs and 407 yards of total offense.  The Hilltoppers were penalized four times for 30 yards and had a pass intercepted.  St. Francis DeSales recorded 14 first downs and 397 yards of total offense.  The Stallions were penalized five times for 55 yards and had a pass intercepted.

Drew Fetchik led Chardon’s ground game with 87 yards and a touchdown on 19 carries.  James Pettyjohn carried the ball 13 times for 28 yards.  Evan Ash added 26 yards and a touchdown on six carries.  Drew Fetchik completed nine of 14 passes for 249 yards and two touchdowns.  James Pettyjohn caught three passes for 36 yards.  Blake Barker added two receptions for 99 yards and two touchdowns.  Brady Toth caught two passes for 57 yards.  Blake Barker returned two kickoffs for 42 yards.  Vince Ferrante led the defense with two solo and eight assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a two yard loss.  Myles Mendeszoon added three solo and five assisted tackles with two of his tackles resulting in losses totaling five yards.  Christian Hall recorded three solo and four assisted tackles with 1.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling six yards.  Blake Barker added three solo and three assisted tackles with 2.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling six yards.  Nathanael Sulka chipped in with three solo and one assisted tackles and intercepted a pass he returned six yards.

Quintell Quinn led DeSales’ ground game with 216 yards and three touchdowns on 28 carries.  Whit Hobgood completed 11 of 20 passes for 183 yards and one touchdown with one interception.  Jordan Johnson caught six passes for 145 yards and a touchdown.  Quintell Quinn returned three kickoffs for 72 yards with a long return of 36 yards.  Max Shulaw led the defense with nine solo and seven assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a three yard loss.  Jonathan Thompson added 10 solo tackles with five of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 29 yards.  Nicky Pentello intercepted a pass.

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2020FBIKOH5C

Ironton vs. Kirtland
2020 OHSAA Football Division V Championship

Paul Brown Tiger Stadium
Massillon, OH
November 21, 2020

© 2020 by Ron Harrison

Kirtland led 10-0 at halftime and pulled away in the second half to defeat Ironton by the score of 38-0.  Kirtland claimed their third consecutive championship and continues their winning streak to 41 games.  Kirtland recorded 25 first downs and 408 yards of total offense.  The Hornets were penalized once for 15 yards and lost a fumble.  Ironton recorded three first downs and 58 yards of total offense.  They were penalized seven times for 40 yards, lost two fumbles, and had a pass intercepted.

Mason Sullivan led the Kirtland ground attack with 125 yards and a touchdown on 19 carries.  Anthony DeMarco carried the ball 17 times for 79 yards and a touchdown.  Liam Powers added 29 yards and a touchdown on 11 carries.  Liam Powers completed nine of 14 passes for 94 yards and a touchdown.  Mason Sullivan completed his only pass for a 50 yard touchdown strike.  Joey Grazia caught five passes for 51 yards.  Gage Sullivan added three receptions for 71 yards and a touchdown.  Danny Davidson added an 18 yard touchdown reception.  Joseph Coleman led the defense with three solo and five assisted tackles with two of his tackles resulting in losses totaling seven yards.  Mason Rus added three solo and four assisted tackles and recovered a fumble.  Carson Andonian recorded three solo and two assisted tackles with two of his tackles resulting in losses totaling three yards.  Anthony DeMarco intercepted a pass and Nick Schwartz recovered a fumble.

Reid Carrico led Ironton’s ground game with 30 yards on 11 carries.  Tayden Carpenter completed three of eight passes for 13 yards with one interception.  Kyle Howell caught two passes for 15 yards.  Reid Carrico returned two kickoffs for 47 yards with a long return of 25 yards.  Kyle Howell led the defense with five solo and six assisted tackles.  Nate Cochran added three solo and seven assisted tackles.  Reid Carrico recorded four solo and four assisted tackles.  Dalton Crabtree also recorded four solo and four assisted tackles with two of his tackles resulting in losses totaling four yards.  Angelo Washington added three solo and four assisted tackles with 1.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling three yards and recovered a fumble he returned four yards. 

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2020FBMWAAHOH2C

Massillon Washington vs. Akron Archbishop Hoban
2020 OHSAA Football Division II Championship

Paul Brown Tiger Stadium
Massillon, OH
November 20, 2020

© 2020 by Ron Harrison

Akron Archbishop Hoban led 14-6 at halftime and pulled away in the second half for a 35-6 victory over Massillon Washington to earn their fifth championship in the last six years.  Hoban recorded 16 first downs and 350 yards of total offense.  The Knights were penalized eight times for 85 yards and had one pass intercepted.  Massillon recorded eight first downs and 136 yards of total offense.  The Tigers were penalized five times for 60 yards, lost a fumble, and had a pass intercepted.

Victor Dawson led Hoban with 145 yards on 21 carries.  Lamar Sperling carried the ball eight times for 33 yards.  Shane Hamm completed nine of 10 passes for 172 yards and four touchdowns with one interception.  Kharion Davis caught two passes for 73 yards and two touchdowns.  Tyson Grimm added two receptions for 34 yards and one touchdown.  Shawn Parnell recorded two receptions for 30 yards.  Chances Carter-Hill added a 12 yard touchdown reception.  AJ Kirk returned two kickoffs for 40 yards.  Mike Hayen led the defense with three solo and six assisted tackles.  AJ Kirk added five solo tackles with three of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 15 yards.  Luke Bauer recorded three solo and three assisted tackles with two of his tackles resulting in losses totaling five yards.  Darryl Peterson chipped in with three solo and one assisted tackles with 2.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling eight yards.  Kharion Davis recovered a fumble he returned 20 yards and intercepted a pass.

Martavien Johnson led Massillon’s ground game with 28 yards on five carries.  Willtrel Hartson added 24 yards on nine carries.  Zach Catrone completed seven of 18 passes for 104 yards and one touchdown with one interception.  Martavien Johnson caught three passes for 12 yards.  Jayden Ballard added two receptions for 53 yards.  Caden Woullard added a 16 yard touchdown reception.  Austin Brawley returned two kickoffs for 29 yards.  Isaiah Clark led the defense with six solo and seven assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a one yard loss.  Mike Miller added two solo and six assisted tackles with one of his losses resulting in an 11 yard loss.  Xavier Andrews recorded three solo and three assisted tackles.  Austin Brawley intercepted a pass he returned 15 yards,

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2020FBWNBOH7C

Warren John F. Kennedy vs. New Bremen
2020 OHSAA Football Division VII Championship

Paul Brown Tiger Stadium
Massillon, OH
November 20, 2020

© 2020 by Ron Harrison

New Bremen defeated Warren JFK 31-0 to capture their first championship in their first appearance in the championship game.  The Cardinals did not have an easy path as they defeated top ranked defending champion Maria Stein Marion Local and then defeated #4 ranked Lima Central Catholic in the semi-final game.  New Bremen led 7-0 at halftime but broke it open with a 17-0 advantage in the third quarter.  New Bremen recorded 13 first downs and 247 yards of total offense.  They were not penalized and had one pass intercepted.  Warren JFK recorded nine first downs and 133 yards of total offense.  They were penalized nine times for 62 yards and lost two fumbles.

Hunter Schaefer led New Bremen’s ground game with 101 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries.  Mitchell Hays carried the ball 18 times for 60 yards and a touchdown.  Mitchell Hays completed five of six passes for 81 yards and one touchdown with one interception.  Dan Homan caught three passes for 27 yards and a touchdown.  Wyatt Dicke and Hunter Schaefer each caught one pass for 31 and 23 yards respectively.  David Homan returned two punts for 59 yards with a long return of 45 yards for a touchdown.  Ben Bickle led the defense with four solo and eight assisted tackles.  Dan Homan added three solo and five assisted tackles with 2.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 13 yards.  Branxton Krauss recorded one solo and four assisted tackles with two of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 11 yards and intercepted one pass.  Wyatt Dicke also intercepted a pass.

Cam Hollobaugh led Warren JFK’s ground game with 54 yards on 23 carries.  Cam Hollobaugh completed eight of 15 passes for 72 yards.  Jesse Likens caught four passes for 34 yards.  Nick Fordeley added one reception for 22 yards.  Ambrose Hoso led the defense with three solo and nine assisted tackles.  Aidan Rossi added one solo and eight assisted tackles.  Nick Fordeley recorded three solo and three assisted tackles and intercepted a pass.  Michael Moro added three solo and three assisted tackles with two of his tackles resulting in losses totaling six yards.

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2020FBLAFHCP1

Lafayette vs. Henry Clay
Class 6A 2020 UK Orthopaedics/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl Round 1

Henry Clay High School
Lexington, KY
November 20, 2020

© 2020 by Ron Harrison

Henry Clay scored on three interception returns in a 31-13 victory over Lafayette.  Lafayette led 13-10 after three quarters but Henry Clay scored 21 unanswered points in the final quarter to earn the victory.  Henry Clay recorded 11 first downs and 245 yards of total offense.  The Blue Devils were penalized 11 times for 130 yards, lost two fumbles, and had two passes intercepted.  Lafayette recorded 10 first downs and 127 yards of total offense.  The Generals were penalized 13 times for 119 yards, lost two fumbles, and had three passes intercepted.

William Webb led Henry Clay’s ground game with 72 yards and a touchdown on 19 carries.  Blake VanHorn completed nine of 16 passes for 150 yards with two interceptions.  Darik Holman caught three passes for 54 yards.  Maddox Smith added two receptions for 64 yards.  Kasen Parks added two receptions for 29 yards.  Maddox Smith returned one kickoff for 46 yards.  Clay Momeyer led the defense with five solo and four assisted tackles with four of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 18 yards.  William Webb added three solo and two assisted tackles with one of his losses resulting in a 10 yard loss and scored on an interception return.  Zach Hassan recorded three solo and one assisted tackles with 1.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 25 yards.  Darik Holman added three solo and one assisted tackles and intercepted a pass he returned 42 yards for a touchdown and also recovered a fumble.  Jackson Henderson recorded two solo and three assisted tackles with 1.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 31 yards.  Christian Barrentine scored on a 12 yard interception return and Nick Dunaway recovered a fumble. 

JaeWon Kendrick led Lafayette’s ground game with 24 yards on 12 carries.  Myles Florek completed 11 of 23 passes for 132 yards with two interceptions.  Tanner Pace caught three passes for 38 yards.  Lucas Doneghy added three receptions for 30 yards.  Owen Hellard caught two passes for 36 yards.  Trey Wilson III returned two punts for 13 yards and two kickoffs for 41 yards.  Jack Harris led the defense with 10 solo and one assisted tackles with three of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 13 yards.  Owen Hellard added five solo tackles with two of his tackles resulting in losses totaling two yards and intercepted a pass he returned 35 yards.  Mike Taylor recorded four solo and two assisted tackles.  Torri Turner added four solo and two assisted tackles and recovered a fumble.  TA Sanders intercepted a pass he returned 17 yards and Justin Campbell recovered a fumble.

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2020FBMCBSP1

Madison Central vs. Bryan Station
Class 6A 2020 UK Orthopaedics/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl Round 1

Bryan Station High School
Lexington, KY
November 20, 2020

© 2020 by Ron Harrison

Bryan Station held on to defeat Madison Central 14-13 in a hotly contested game.  Madison Central pulled to within one; 14-13 on a 27 yard pass from Canon Scenters to Jayden West with 1:50 left in the game.  The Indians chose to go for the tie but a bad snap resulted on a failed kick.  Bryan Station recorded 14 first downs and 276 yards of total offense.  The Defenders were penalized 10 times for 76 yards and had a pass intercepted.  Madison Central recorded 14 first downs and 212 yards of total offense.  The Indians were penalized three times for 20 yards and had a pass intercepted.

Joseph Bond led Bryan Station’s ground game with 87 yards on 21 carries.  Mikaleb Coffey completed 13 of 20 passes for 169 yards and two touchdowns with one interception.  AhTraivon Jenkins caught six passes for 96 yards and a touchdown.  Carl Munford added three receptions for 32 yards and a touchdown.  AhTraivon Jenkins returned three punts for 20 yards.  Amodeus Taylor returned one kickoff for 18 yards.  Yedideyah Sledge led the defense with two solo and six assisted tackles.  Amodeus Taylor added four solo and three assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in an eight yard loss.  Jason Hocker recorded two solo and five assisted tackles.  Kenguruka Promes added four solo and one assisted tackles.  John Haskins Jr. recorded two solo and two assisted tackles and intercepted a pass he returned 43 yards.

Adrien Parks led Madison Central’s ground game with 80 Yards on 23 carries.  Kenyatta Hardge carried the ball 10 times for 48 yards.  Canon Scenters completed six of 11 passes for 85 yards and one touchdown with one interception.  Jayden West caught a 27 yard touchdown pass.  Jayden West returned one kickoff for 25 yards.  Adrien Parks returned two kickoffs for 30 yards.  Jeffrey Kinley led the defense with six solo and two assisted tackles.  Anthony McLaughlin added three solo and four assisted tackles and intercepted a pass.  Edgren Sweat recorded two solo and five assisted tackles.  Kyran Jackson added five solo and one assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a six yard loss.

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2020FBGCSCP1

Grant County vs. Scott County
Class 5A 2020 UK Orthopaedics/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl Round 1

Great Crossing High School
Georgetown, KY
November 20, 2020

© 2020 by Ron Harrison

Scott County utilized their powerful ground game  (24 carries for 306 yards (12.8 average) and nine touchdowns) in a 63-12 victory over Grant County.  Scott County recorded 14 first downs and 362 yards of total offense.  The Cardinals were penalized seven times for 53 yards and lost a fumble.  Grant County recorded eight first downs and 154 yards of total offense.  The Braves were penalized five times for 25 yards. 

Jeremy Hamilton led Scott County’s ground game with 110 yards and four touchdowns on six carries.  Montago Jones carried the ball nine times for 84 yards and a touchdown.  Jaxson Saylor recorded 66 yards and two touchdowns on six carries.  Hayden Jones chipped in with one carry for 28 yards and a touchdown.  Campton Martin added 18 yards and a touchdown on two carries.  Zane Patton completed two of six passes for 56 yards.  Paul Garner and Kam Lay each caught one pass for 29 and 27 yards respectively.  Taylor Luttrull returned one kickoff for 47 yards.  Cade Tackett led the defense with four solo and five assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a one yard loss.  Elijah Adams added three solo and seven assisted tackles.  Kevin Herbert recorded two solo and four assisted tackles with two of his tackles resulting in losses totaling eight yards.

L. Sutherland led Grant County’s ground game with 15 yards on 24 carries.  Conner Knipp completed 10 of 18 passes for 146 yards and two touchdowns.  Carson Bick caught six passes for 72 yards and two touchdowns.  L. Sutherland added three receptions for 65 yards.  Carson Bick returned three kickoffs for 44 yards.  L. Sutherland added five kickoff returns for 82 yards.  L. Sutherland led the defense with five solo and one assisted tackles and intercepted one pass.  Conner Knipp added three solo and one assisted tackles.

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2020FBEKUUCA

Eastern Kentucky University vs. University Central Arkansas
Estes Stadium

University Central Arkansas
Conway, AR
November 14, 2020

© 2020 by Ron Harrison

Central Arkansas rallied from a 25-24 deficit after three quarters to defeat Eastern Kentucky University 37-25.  Central Arkansas raced out to a 24-0 lead but Eastern Kentucky sparked by RS-FR QB Isaiah Velez rallied to take a 25-24 lead before Central Arkansas’ late surge.  Central Arkansas recorded 23 first downs and 399 yards of total offense.  The Bears were penalized eight times for 49 yards and had two passes intercepted.  Eastern Kentucky recorded 23 first downs and 419 yards of total offense.  The Colonels were penalized eight times for 67 yards and lost a fumble.

Kierre Crossley led Central Arkansas’ ground game with 62 yards and a touchdown on 13 carries.  Luke Hales completed 20 of 32 passes for 324 yards and two touchdowns with two interceptions.  Tyler Hudson caught eight passes for 154 yards and a touchdown.  Luj. Winningham added five receptions for 77 yards and a touchdown.  Mitc. Perkinson recorded four receptions for 68 yards.  Cameron Myers returned two kickoffs for 152 yards including a 96 yard return for a touchdown.  Se. Hughes-Ford kicked off seven times for a 61.0 average with five touchbacks.  Logan Jessup led the defense with five solo and five assisted tackles with three of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 15 yards and recovered a fumble he returned nine yards.  TaMuari Wilson added five solo and four assisted tackles.  A’Javius Brown recorded four solo and three assisted tackles with three of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 10 yards.  Jalen Bedell chipped in with two solo and three assisted tackles with two of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 10 yards.

Alonzo Booth led Eastern Kentucky’s ground game with 124 yards and a touchdown on 33 carries.  Keyion Dixon carried the ball one times for 36 yards.  Isaiah Velez recorded 28 yards and a touchdown on nine carries.  Isaiah Velez completed 15 of 19 passes for 151 yards and a touchdown.  Dakota Allen completed four of seven passes for 67 yards.  Jackson Beerman caught three passes for 62 yards.  Jacquez Jones recorded three passes for 59 yards.  Keyion Dixon added four catches for 34 yards and a touchdown.  Matt Wilcox Jr. caught four passes for 25 yards.  Thomas Cook kicked off six times for a 64.0 average with four touchbacks.  M. Jackson led the defense with nine solo and one assisted tackles.  Quinten Floyd added two solo and three assisted tackles.  Caleb Lundy recorded three solo and one assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a one yard loss.  A. Leapheart and Kmare Carey each intercepted a pass.

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