Some big plays by each unit, including a blocked punt and a defensive touchdown, lead the Buckeyes to an expected blowout of the Boilermakers. Columbus, OH – By the start of the fourth quarter Saturday afternoon, the fans remaining in the Horseshoe might not have been enough to fill Purdue’s Ross-Ade Stadium (capacity 61,441). Maybe
Two months ago on a soggy night Minster beat St. Henry 12-7 in a nailbiter. But in cleaner conditions, Minster's talent and wealth of offensive weapons prevailed, and the Wildcats earned a third consecutive regional semifinal bid. Minster outrushed St. Henry 299-17 in the 42-14 victory. Connor Schmiesing runs up the middle for a 77 yard touchdown moments after an assistant coach exhorted him to “run into the hole like a dude.” (pictured)
After being manhandled early, everything went Pickerington North’s way in 35-14 trouncing of crosstown rival Pickerington Central. Kentucky-bound Preston Bowman scored twice and made two game-altering plays as a punter. Pickerington, OH – In the first half of a Division I, Region 3 quarterfinal pitting fierce crosstown rivals, Pickerington North managed just one first down
Linebacker James Wilcox returned a fourth-quarter interception 75 yards to set up the game-winning score as UA avenged an Ohio Capital Conference Central Division defeat against Olentangy Orange in a playoff rematch. Lewis Center, OH– It was easy for senior linebacker James Wilcox to smile through the pain that was lingering in his hands as he and his Upper