It wasn't close for long, and it ended with more drama than the final score deserved, as Piqua knotted its all-time series with Troy at 66-66-6 in the on-going history of Ohio's longest-contested high school football rivalry. Bruce Hooley writes for Saturday's Press Pros.
The Troy Trojans were down to their third-string quarterback and struggled to stop the Xenia Buccaneers' defensive push Friday night. That, and Xenia's own bullish running game, left Troy looking for a better effort with the Piqua Indians up next.
A game-winning 35-yard jaunt from Evan Liette and fantastic Tipp defensive play, led by his twin brother Cael, guided the Red Devils to a 14-10 vengeance victory to open 2022. Andy Anders writes the game for Saturday Press Pros.
Senior quarterback Brady Ouhl (above) proved he was ready to lead, ran for first downs, and threw for three touchdowns in Piqua's 24-21 Friday scrimmage win over visiting Northmont. Read more in our Saturday inside feature.
