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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1979
Page
12
EC fans hailed a victory described as a shot in the arm by Rob Durkee, the C-T Sports writer. The emotional win provided a lift to the team and its supporters amid a challenging stretch.
Lorain Steelmen routed Marion 30 to 7 in Buckeye Conference action led by Gary Risdon who caught a 26 yard pass and an 8 yard run. Lorain piled up 363 total yards to Marion’s 142 as they improved to 6-1 overall and 5-1 in league while Elyria next hosts their final game of the season.
New London beat Western Reserve 7-0 as Dave Ruggles ran 83 yards for the lone touchdown in the first quarter. Ratay praised Ziegman for rushing yardage and the line led by Swansinger and Rothgery. EC answered with two late second-quarter passes from Steve Schroeder to Terry Wagner, including a go-ahead TD and a two-point conversion.
Buckeye trailed after a first quarter Advantage but surged in the second half as Ron Brant ran 45 yards for the decisive fourth quarter score. Brant finished with two touchdowns and 150 season points, while Ken Engel added a 73 yard run to set up the early offense. Independence had led on a Randy Mateka one yard TD and a late Roger Ericsson field goal.
Avon, the Inland Conference Western Division champion, will face Buckeye as Eastern champs after Avon’s 41-0 rout of South Amherst. Dave Schafer ran 56 and 70 yards for two touchdowns, finishing with 170 rushing yards, while Pat Smith added two one yard TDs. Avon totaled 439 yards with no punts, and Mark Smikovich passed for 108 yards including a 52-yard scoring strike to Bruce Hubbard. South Amherst finishes 2-8 overall, 1-6 in the conference.
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