Week one of the high school football playoffs rendered a lot of predictable results, and questions relative to the future. Are 16 teams too many? And does anyone really care?
The Butler Bulldogs piled up more yardage than did UD's Flyers, 527 to 443, and ran 90 plays t9 54 for the Flyers, but they pay off in points and UD outscored Butler 38-31 as quarterback Jack Cook and running back Jake Chisholm had big days. Read Hal McCoy in the latest Press Pros update.
Hunter Schaefer ran for 123 yards and three touchdowns, and New Bremen's defense held Lockland to just four first downs in a 51-0 rout. The Cardinals advance to round two in Division VII.
A dominant performance in its playoff opener left no doubt of Versailles' intentions, thus its starters should be well-rested for another post-season game, next week, at home. Bruce Hooley writes for weekend Press Pros.
Where others might have heard ghosts, Milton-Union pressed forward and plowed through potential adversity to coast past Indian Hill and into a Division IV, Region 16 second-round matchup against No. 2 Eaton. (PressPros Feature Photos by Lee Woolery).
