Firelands Defeats Amherst to Go 8-0 on Season
Firelands beat Amherst 30-16 to move to 8-0, their first win over the Comets in four tries. QB Ron Pycraft passed for 180 yards while Steve Holovacs ran 170 yards. linemen Martin Tansey Wayne Northeim Steve Driver Ron Princi and Scott Littleton powered the Falcons’ 64-yard final drive and 24-0 start.
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Amherst
Firelands
Comets
Falcons
Ron Wantuck
Falcon
Steve Holovaes
Jim Naro Tun
John Gall
Ron Pycraft
Scott Littleton
Pycraft
Larry Matos
Littleton
Tim Keisman
Kris Diaz
Diaz
Keisman
F— Matus
Steve Holovacs
Larry Matus
Holovacs
Matus
Martin Tansey
Wayne Northeim
Steve Driver
Ron Princi
Vern Miller
Mattis
Black River Edges Cavaliers 6-0 In Non-Conference Clash
South Amherst fought hard but was shut out for the eighth straight game as Black River won 6-0. Brian Smith connected with Chris Scheck for a 32 yard touchdown pass in the first quarter after strong defense and a steady kicking game.
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Black River
Cavaliers
Len Gwiazdowsky
CAVS
Pirates
Brian Smith
Chris Scheck
Cavalier
Bob Lence
Forbes
Corm
New London Wins Second Game Over Smithville
New London improves to 2-0 non league with a 13-6 road win at Smithville. Junior Duane Williams broke loose on a 53 yard rushing TD for the Wildcats. They begin Firelands Conference play hosting Western Reserve next Friday.
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Duane Williams
Western Reserve
Demons held to 63 yards as Midpark blanks Westlake
Westlake fell 10 0 to 0 9 0 against Midpark as the Meteors dominated both lines. Midpark rushed for 65 yards on 19 carries led by Bill Bruscing while Mike Teneglia scored the clinching TD. Westlake’s defense kept the hosts in the game late but could not overcome the early deficit. Coach Tom Waits praised the defense, while Westlake coach Mike Currence cited offensive gaps and vowed improvement for next week’s road test at Rocky River.
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Westtake
Midpark
Bill Bruscino
Bob Wild
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Meteors
Mike Teneglia
Meteor
Tom Waits
Waits
Watts
Jack DeBord
Bill Bruscing
Mike Currence
Currence
Rocky River
Sea- Midpark
Lorain
Firelands Triumphs Over Amherst in Big Victorious Night
Firelands Falcons stunned Amherst 30 16 to claim their first win in four meetings. Coach Vern Long hailed it as the biggest victory of his career as his squad improves to 2 0 with a demanding schedule ahead.
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Firelands
Vern Long
Amherst
Long
Falcons
Norwalk shuts out Vermilion 21 0 in non conference clash
Norwalk defense dominates as the Trucker stop Vermilion 21 to 0. Denny Harkness scoops a blocked punt for six and Brad Mason rushes for a touchdown. Eric Eddy fumbles, Scott Tyson recovers, and Meagrew caps the scoring with a fumble return safety. Hart praises the defense while a teammate suffers a possible concussion. Norwalk hosts Tiffin Columbia next.
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Vermilion
Trucker
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Brian Meagrew
Mason
Hart
Denny
Herby Harkins
Cern
Tiffin Columbia
Lakeland
Brookside
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N — Mason
N — Meagrow
Indians blow 14-0 lead as Oberlin Lex tie in nonconference clash
Oberlin and Lexington battle to a 14-14 tie after Oberlin led 14-0 at halftime. Oberlin gained 219 yards with a balanced attack, while Lexington relied mainly on the air with 121 passing yards. Key plays included Don Gibson’s TD pass to Mike Maruschak and Eben Cockley’s 30-yard reception for a late two-point try.
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Indians
Minutemen
Don Gibson
Mike Maruschak
Ben Isa
Defianiaés
Oel Sherman
Deiianides
Deianides
Eben Cockley
Cockley
Allen Martin
Isabell
Mike Sutter
Delianides
Jim Donovan
The
Bill Stoner
Stoner
Donovan
Flyer Defense Quietly Dominates Danbury Shutout
The Flyers defense shuts out Danbury as coach expresses satisfaction with the effort. Donovan pairs Scot Gilbert and Cyril Ixon for a strong pass rush while acknowledging inconsistency on offense.
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Donovan
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Cyril Ixon
North Olmsted clubs foray into league play with Avon Lake set
North Olmsted edged Strongsville 13-6 in a non conference clash as Keith Johnston rushed for 237 yards. Danbury Lakeside’s defense limited Norwalk to 10 14 yards in a 19-0 loss. St Paul Flyers beat Lucas 42-8 and moved toward Firelands Conference play led by Chuck Borgeson and Matt Gross with Keith Johnston scoring.
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Mustangs
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Paul
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Flyers
St. Paul
Firelands
Lucas
Chuck Borgeson
Flyer
Matt Gross
Chuck Hohler
Fiyer
Clifford
Keith
Bill Hubans
DaBrenderen
Carpenter
Johnston
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Scott Tyson
Brad Mason
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