Gerber Runs Wild As Elyria Catholic Topples Clearview in Opener
Elyria Catholic rushes for a school-record 267 yards led by Doug Gerber who scores three times in a 43-14 victory at Clearview. Powers passes for 66 yards and 3 first downs while Clipper QB Mihalic throws four interceptions as the Panthers pile up 299 rushing yards and pull away by halftime.
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Untested back leads Elyria Catholic past Clearview
Elyria Catholic coach Wayne Diederich praised untested quarterback Brian Powers for a key third quarter scramble on fourth and nine at the 10 yard line, setting up Terry Neal’s one yard score. Powers, who passed for a 38 yard TD and ran 18 times for Doug Gerber’s 47 yard score, helped defeat Clearview 14-6 in the season opener.
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Comets roll past Brunswick in non conference win
Amherst improves to 1 in non league play holding Brunswick to 129 yards and forcing 4 turnovers. Mark Gentile scores on a 1 yard run and an 85 yard kickoff return while Bill Bartos adds a 21 yard TD run. Fullback Eric Plato gains 67 yards on 13 carries as Amherst dominates on the ground.
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Elyria Catholic tops Clearview in defensive stand and rushing duel
Elyria Catholic overwhelmed Clearview with a 299 rushing yard effort and a stifling defense led by Greg Bertovich nine primary tackles and 13 assists. Gerber scored three touchdowns and intercepted two passes as Elyria Catholic limited Clearview to 205 rushing yards and zero passing attempts. In the Southwestern Conference Bay Village defeated Barberton 24 8 to extend its unbeaten streak to 12 games.
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Elyria Catholic
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Pirates end two year drought with win over Keystone
Black River Pirates beat Keystone Wildcats 24 0 in a non conference opener. Doug Sheck threw two TD passes and ran for a score, Jess Bidinger boosted the passing game, and the Pirates totaled 233 yards. Keystone fumbled three times and was held scoreless late in the game.
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Admirals Bow to Eastlake North 24 0
Admiral King football struggles as they muster 87 yards offense and fail to reach the Ranger 28 as Eastlake North builds a 24 0 lead by halftime and pulls away in the second half. Gary Coopers and Mike Sporcich pace the Ranger ground game with 70 yards between them.
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Manchester and Highland clash in 28 to 14 football victory
Manchester High School toppled Highland 28 14 as both teams traded early scores. Manchester built a second quarter lead with two touchdowns and stout defense, while Highland added a late third quarter score before Manchester pulled away.
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