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swarming Bradford defense cut a Trojan drive short as Bradford
snapped a three game losing streak
with a 37-14 win over Arcanum. CNO
Photo by Don Selanders. goroaders.com
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Bradford rebounds
with 37-14 win over Arcanum
By Don Selanders
goroaders.com
Versailles, Ansonia
record wins
BRADFORD - Bradford opened the game by kicking to the visiting Trojans
and putting their defense to work. On the second play of the opening
quarter, the defense forced a fumble and the Railroaders recovered on
the Arcanum 30 yard line. The Bradford offense wasted no time in
scoring as Jonathon Barbee’s run made the score 6-0 after a PAT failed.
Arcanum received the ball and a Railroader penalty gave them excellent
field position at the Bradford 22 yard line. The Bradford defense
stiffened, and held Arcanum, forcing the Trojans to turn the ball over
on downs.
Early in the second quarter, the Trojans took advantage of a Bradford
penalty and was able to score along with a two point conversion giving
Arcanum an 8-6 lead. Austin Sell returned the ensuing kickoff to the 43
yard line giving the Roader’s offense good field position.
After moving the ball to the Arcanum 35, the Railroaders were forced
into a 4th down situation. Brandon Wysong connected with Brandon Wirrig
for the first down. Corey Rench scored giving Bradford the lead
again 12 to 8.
Arcanum came back with some good runs only to be denied by a penalty.
Bradford’s defense forced a punt that Andrew Stewart blocked giving the
Railroader offense the ball inside the Arcanum 10 yard line.
Arcanum and Bradford would score again before the end of the half, as
the Roaders would take a 18-14 lead at the half.
The Railroaders came out after the half time break and put it all
together, completely shutting down the Arcanum offense with a great
team effort. Bradford’s offense had some pin point passes from Wysong
to receivers Sell Wirrig, and Dylan Canan as Bradford never looked back.
Coach Curtis Enis credited the biggest reason for winning was the
re-focusing on Railroader football.
“They played hard every snap and the win over Arcanum is a great
feeling,” Enis said.
Enis finished by saying some halftime adjustments allowed his kids to
see what the coaches and community see. You can control your effort,
focus, and desire to make plays.
“That’s what makes the difference in winning and losing.”
Versailles rolls over
New Breman
VERSAILLES – The Versailles Tigers snapped a two-game losing skid
Friday night with a convincing 42-0 poundin of New Breman.
The Tigers struck early and often, getting on the board in the
first quarter when Mike Rutschilling caught a 34-yard touchdown pass
from Nick Campbell at the 7:03 mark of the opening frame..
The Tigers would strike again with 3:01, taking a 14-0 lead
By the break, Versailles would hold a commanding 21-0 advantage, on its
way to a 5-2 season record.
Ansonia gets back on
winning track
UNION CITY - Since the conception of football at Mississinawa Valley,
the Blackhawks have never won over Ansonia in football.
That didn’t change Friday as the Tigers posted a 34-13 victory over the
Hawks.
Ansonia senior Dusty Holcomb would score four touchdowns on the night
to lead the Tiger attack.
Ansonia moves to 5-2 (3-2 Cross County Conference) will host Bethel
while the Hawks fall to 0-7 (0-5) and will head to Arcanum next
Friday night.
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All eyes are on the football during action at Mississinawa Valley. The Tigers won the Cross County
Conference game 34-13. CNO Photo by Nancy Feldner, splitsecondsports.com.
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