Indianapolis Separates Itself From Cedarville

In just mere minutes, the final game of the 2019 Don Callan College Basketball Classic will commence. Of course, the event’s host Cedarville University (CU) will close out the action. CU’s Men’s Basketball Team will be facing University of Indianapolis (UI). In yesterday’s (Friday, November 22, 2019) game, the Yellow Jackets was defeated. By the Final Score of 86-75, Grand Valley State University (GVSU) earned a victory over Cedarville. Today is Saturday, November 23, 2019. Therefore, CU has to quickly put yesterday’s loss behind it. That issue is very appealing to my mind. I am eager to see how CU rebounds from a loss which took place less than 24-Hours ago. So many thoughts must be running through the mindsets of the Yellow Jackets’ players and coaches. The team has to find a way to fix the negative difficulties which plagued the team in yesterday’s loss. With the 2019-2020 season just beginning, this test of adversity is good for the Yellow Jackets. The tough experiences which the Yellow Jackets face now could be beneficial as the season progresses. A loss now could assist in a win later. That is how I view the situation. Of course, my feelings are mine alone. I cannot expect anyone else to share the same sentiment. For sure, I know one thing. The UI Greyhounds wants to win. Indianapolis wants to leave the Don Callan Classic with an undefeated record of 2-0. Cedarville’s issues are of no concern to Indianapolis’ overall mission.

            Cedarville won the Official Tip-Off. The team went on to miss a 2-Point Basket. Soon thereafter, Indianapolis’ Jordache Mavunga nailed a 3-Point Basket (19:37). The Yellow Jackets countered with a 2-Point Basket (Branden Maughmer – 19:16). The Greyhounds proceeded to go on a 5-0 Scoring Run. At 17:49, Indianapolis’ Jacob Polakovich made a 2-Point Basket. Polakovich’s conversion was sandwiched between Cedarville’s Conner TenHove and Quinton Green each picking up 2-Points. From 16:44 to 15:38, Indianapolis outscored Cedarville 7-3. During the time frame, Mavunga scored 5-Points (including a 3-Point Basket). For Cedarville, Maughmer hit a 3-Point Basket. At 15:37, a Media Timeout was called. Indianapolis leads Cedarville 17-9. If Indianapolis would stop making every basket, Cedarville would be in much better shape. I do not know if Indianapolis has missed any shots or not. Thus far, I have not seen the stats. The Media Timeout was good for the Yellow Jackets. Fifteen seconds after the Media Timeout, Green made a Slam Dunk (15:22). A short time later (14:52), TenHove made a 3-Point Basket.

            Once Indianapolis made a 2-Point Basket, Green ended up hitting a 3-Point Basket. Indianapolis leads Cedarville 19-17. From 13:30 to 11:53, each team scored 2-Points. The Greyhounds had 2-Turnovers too. With 11:53 on the clock, a Media Timeout was called. Cedarville is nipping right at the heels of Indianapolis. At one point, Indianapolis was not missing anything. However, the team could not create a large lead which would allow it to separate itself from Cedarville. After the Media Timeout, the Yellow Jackets committed 2-Turnovers. The Greyhounds had 1-Turnover. The Greyhounds scored quick 4-Points. From 9:53 to 7:13, Cedarville outscored Indianapolis 11-4. Kollin Van Horn, Dan McKeeman, and TenHove each scored 3-Points. Maughmer added 2-Points. Polakovich scored Indianapolis’ 4-Points. At the 7:12 mark, a Media Timeout was called. Cedarville has kept on fighting hard. As a result, the team has now taken the lead (30-29).

            The Yellow Jackets’ lead did not last long. At 6:57, the Greyhounds’ Trevor Lakes nailed a 3-Point Basket. Cedarville went on to turn the ball over. Then, Lakes hit another 3-Point Basket. With 5:47 on the clock, McKeeman ended Indianapolis’s 6-0 run. At that point, he made a 3-Point Basket. Indianapolis followed up with a turnover. However, Cedarville was unable to turn Indianapolis’ mistake into points. In fact, the Greyhounds ended up with the ball again. At 5:01, Jimmy King scored 2-Points. Shortly before a Media Timeout at 3:58, the Yellow Jackets turned the ball over. Cedarville trails Indianapolis 37-33. The Yellow Jackets’ small lead did not last long. The Greyhounds regained the lead. However, the Yellow Jackets will not go away. Five seconds after play resumed (3:53), Indianapolis turned the ball over. Cedarville outscored Indianapolis 5-2.

            From 2:07 to 1:11, Indianapolis made 2-Steals. The Greyhounds went on a 7-0 Scoring Run. King made both steals, and he scored 2-Points. During the First Half’s final 52.6-Seconds, Cedarville had a 7-0 Scoring Run of its own. At the end of the First Half, Indianapolis leads Cedarville 46-45. The First Half was very exciting. Until the game’s first timeout (15:37), Indianapolis had missed only one shot attempt. The way Indianapolis was looking, I honestly believed that the Greyhounds was about to open up a huge lead and run away with the game. Cedarville did not allow that to happen. The Yellow Jackets just kept on fighting. As the game proceeded, matters came together for the Yellow Jackets. I have noticed one thing. Every time Cedarville did something positive, Indianapolis countered with a positive move of its own. For Indianapolis, Jacob Polakovich has been a great asset. At the basket, he has been unstoppable. Cedarville has no answer for him.

            In the First Half, Polakovich scored 16-Points. During the final 52.6-Seconds of the half, Cedarville went on a 7-0 Scoring Run. That run cut Indianapolis’ lead to 1-Point (46-45). Before Cedarville’s 7-0 run, Indianapolis had a 7-0 run of its own. During its 7-0 run, Indianapolis’ Defense picked up 2-Steals. When the Second Half started, the Greyhounds had possession of the ball. At 19:32, King made a 2-Point Basket. Then, the Yellow Jackets scored four unanswered points. From 17:28 to 16:13, Indianapolis put momentum back on its side. The Greyhounds outscored the Yellow Jackets 5-0. Indianapolis soon turned the ball over. At 15:31, Cedarville’s TenHove found himself standing at the Free Throw Line. After the conclusion of a Media Timeout (15:31), TenHove made 2-Foul Shots. Cedarville trails Indianapolis 53-49. Coming out of the latest Media Timeout, Indianapolis put together a 4-0 run. With 14:28 on the scoreboard, Green ended Indianapolis’ small run. He nailed a 3-Point Basket.

            At the 13:50 mark, Cedarville turned the ball over. That led to Jordan Mavunga scoring 2-Points. At 12:26, Green made a 2-Point Basket. During the play, he was fouled. He went on to make 1-Foul Shot. Cedarville now trails Indianapolis 61-57. Fifteen seconds later (12:11), Indianapolis hit a 3-Point Basket. Indianapolis’ Kendrick Tchoua followed with a 2-Point Basket. Shortly before another Media Timeout, TenHove hit a 3-Point Basket. After the Media Timeout, each team scored 2-Points. From 10:10 to 8:21, five, consecutive 3-Point Baskets were made. For Cedarville, TenHove, McKeeman, and Maughmer each made one 3-Point Basket. Indianapolis’ Lakes and Mavunga each made one 3-Point Basket too. With 7:44 remaining in the game, Mavunga nailed another 3-Point Basket. Indianapolis leads Cedarville 77-73. A Media Timeout was called.

            From 6:57 to 6:00, each team had 1-Steal. Indianapolis had 1-Block too. TenHove made a 2-Point Basket. The Greyhounds’ Marcus Latham hit a 3-Point Basket. A Media Timeout was called at 5:59. At both 5:45 and 5:12, Maughmer made a 2-Point Basket. Before a Full Timeout at 3:41, Indianapolis scored 8-Points. Indianapolis leads Cedarville 88-79.  Before a Timeout at 46.0-Seconds, each team scored 3-Points. Each team had 1-Turnover too. With 29.8-Seconds on the clock, TenHove hit a 3-Point Basket. The score now stood at Indianapolis 91 and Cedarville 85. King would go on to be fouled twice. He successfully converted a combined 3-Foul Shots. At the 3.2-Seconds mark, Green made a 3-Point Basket. Of course, Green’s conversion did not affect the game’s final outcome. By the Final Score of 94-88, Indianapolis defeated Cedarville. The Greyhounds exit the 2019 Don Callan Classic with a perfect 2-0 Record.

Cedarville's 3-Point Shooting Dismantles Salem University

Today (Saturday, November 23, 2019) is a special day. Today, I finally get to do something which I have wanted to do for two years. Inside of Cedarville University’s (CU) Callan Athletic Center (CAC), I am presently sitting. Since November 2017, I have not been to CAC. Being a Freelance Sports Writer takes me to so many different arenas and stadiums. Going to so many places provides me with a vast array of experiences. No matter where my writing (and love of sports) both take me, only one place takes the #1 Spot within my heart. That place is CU’s CAC. I have never been to any arena or stadium where I have been treated in such a great manner. As soon as I walk through CAC’s doors, I feel the love. The CU Athletic Department Staff makes sure that I am always comfortable. I truly appreciate the concern for both my comfort and needs. Added to today’s overall experience is one simple fact. It is one thing to be able to write about any basketball game. It is another thing when the basketball game (which I am about to cover and will eventually write about) involves my Favorite College Basketball Team. Almost more important than my love of writing is the fact that I am a SPORTS FAN. I am a HUGE Fan of CU’s Women’s Basketball Program. Any chance I get, I will forever be willing to cover one of the team’s games. Today’s forthcoming game is no different.

            Salem University’s (SU) Lady Tigers Basketball Team finds itself as today’s opponent. Playing against CU’s Women’s Basketball Team (inside of CAC) is never an easy task. I have witnessed many teams succumb to the pressures of playing in this gymnasium. For SU’s Lady Tigers, will today provide a positive outcome or a negative outcome? I am about to find out. Salem University won the Official Tip-Off. The Lady Tigers was unable to score. At 9:41, a Jump Ball was called at the basket. Cedarville was awarded possession. Just like Salem, Cedarville was unable to score too. After ending up with the ball again, Salem’s Offense committed a Traveling Violation (Turnover). With 9:09 on the clock, the game’s first points were scored. The Lady Yellow Jackets’ Abby Wolford hit a 3-Point Basket. Fifteen seconds later (8:54), SU’s Nia Bishop countered with a 3-Point Basket. Soon thereafter, CU’s Emily Chapman nailed a 3-Point Basket. From 8:23 to 5:39, gameplay was messy. Salem committed 5-Turnovers. Cedarville had 1-Turnover. Cedarville managed to only outscore Salem 4-0. By the score of 10-3, CU leads SU.

            Before a Media Timeout at 4:51, each team nailed one 3-Point Basket. Salem’s Precious Price was first. Cedarville’s Stevie Johnting soon followed. This game has started with a rather quick pace. Cedarville is doing rather well with its shooting. Plus, the team is spreading the floor in a positive manner. After the Media Timeout, Johnting soon nailed another 3-Point Basket (4:36). Near the 4:00 mark, the Lady Yellow Jackets ended up with the ball again. This time, the team turned the ball over. A minute later, the Lady Tigers’ Aaliyah Holmes successfully converted 2-Foul Shots. CU leads SU 16-8. From 1:39 to 26.0-Seconds, the Lady Tigers’ Bishop and teammate Kayla Hall each made a 2-Point Basket. With 3.5 Seconds remaining in the 1^st Quarter, Chapman dropped another 3-Point Basket. At the end of the 1^st Quarter, Cedarville leads Salem 20-12. The 3-Point Basket has been Cedarville’s best friend. It has allowed the team to keep distance between itself and Salem.

            When the 2^nd Quarter got underway, Salem started with possession of the ball. The Lady Tigers soon went on a 4-0 Scoring Run. During the process, Cedarville committed an Offensive Foul (Turnover). From 8:39 to 6:19, the Lady Yellow Jackets outscored the Lady Tigers 8-0. Isabelle Bolender made 1-Foul Shot. Chapman hit a 3-Point Basket. Ashlyn Huffman made two 2-Point Baskets. CU’s lead became 28-16. At 5:28, Salem’s Reeva Jackson made 2-Foul Shots. Right before a Media Timeout (4:40), Cedarville’s Paige Garr made a 3-Point Basket. Cedarville now leads Salem 31-18. With the 3-Point Basket, Cedarville is increasing its lead. The team is beginning to take full-control of this game. Coming out of the Media Timeout, Salem went on to commit 3-Turnovers. Cedarville committed 1-Turnover. The Lady Tigers’ Tamia Tart made 1-Foul Shot. The Lady Yellow Jackets’ Lexi Moore made 2-Foul Shots. Cedarville’s lead is 14-Points (33-19).

            During the 2^nd Quarter’s final 2:11, Cedarville outscored Salem 7-5. During the process, Wolford scored 5-Points. At the end of the 2^nd Quarter (and First Half), Cedarville leads Salem 40-24. Salem is lucky to be down by only 16-Points. With the way Cedarville is playing, the lead could be much higher. After the Halftime Break, each team started with 1-Turnover. At 8:45, Garr scored the first points. She nailed a 3-Point Basket. The Yellow Jackets’ Defense ended up with a steal. However, the team did not score points. With 6:44 on the clock, the Lady Tigers’ Endia Jones made 1-Foul Shot. Bolender countered with a 4-0 run. Salem turned the ball over. That led to CU’s Abby Freeman making a 3-Point Basket. With 4:42 remaining in the 3^rd Quarter, a Media Timeout was called. CU leads SU 50-25.

            At 4:13, Bishop hit a 3-Point Basket. How does Cedarville respond? Cedarville outscores Salem 8-2. Alli Roh and Isabelle Bolender each scored 4-Points. At the 2:24 mark, a Timeout was called. Salem trails Cedarville 58-30. Eight seconds after the Timeout (2:16), Holmes made 2-Foul Shots. However, Cedarville did not take its foot off the pedal. The Lady Yellow Jackets came right back with a 4-0 run. Then, Holmes nailed a 3-Point Basket. The 3^rd Quarter’s final 35.2-Seconds had Johnting picking up 2-Points. Salem’s Nerea Arambarri Fernandez made 1-Foul Shot. The Lady Tigers’ Defense acquired a Steal too. At the end of the 3^rd Quarter, CU leads SU 64-36. When the 4^th Quarter started, Cedarville had possession of the ball. The Lady Yellow Jackets did not score. At 9:24, Salem’s Tamia Tart hit a 3-Point Basket.

            With 8:54 on the scoreboard, Roh made a 2-Point Basket. During the play, she was fouled. Her 1-Foul Shot was good. Seven seconds later (8:47), Bishop was standing at the Free Throw Line.  She completed 1-Foul Shot Attempt. Eventually, Cedarville’s Offense committed a 3-Second Violation (Turnover). An ensuing Injury Timeout soon took place. From 6:51 to 5:05, each team scored 4-Points. At the 4:57 mark, a Media Timeout was called. Cedarville’s lead is now 71-44.  After the Media Timeout, Cedarville ended up committing 2-Turnovers. Salem outscored Cedarville 8-0. Price scored 4-Points. With 3:46 remaining in the game, a Timeout was called. Salem trails Cedarville 71-52. When the latest Timeout concluded, each team turned the ball over once. Then, each team nailed a 3-Point Basket. At 1:04, Cedarville’s Abby Freeman put a final capitalization on the game. She nailed a 3-Point Basket. By the Final Score of 81-59, the game would go on to end.

Cedarville Drops Don Callan Classic Game

At this very moment in time (Friday, November 22, 2019), I feel so good. In just mere minutes, I am about to watch Cedarville University’s (CU) Men’s Basketball Team Play Grand Valley State University (GVSU). Being inside CU’s Callan Athletic Center (CAC) provides me with shield from the outside weather. Please, do not misunderstand me. I love attending football games. More importantly, not many things (in life) bring me joy like writing about both high school football and college football. By writing about high school football and college football, I got my start as a Sports Writer. For that, I will be forever grateful to God. Covering football games comes with one issue. Although I wish that I was able to cover football games inside of a domed stadium, that is not the case. I am always outside. At times, weather can be very unpredictable. With basketball games, weather is of no concern. Basketball games take place inside of a building. Inclement Weather does not affect what takes place indoors. Therefore, CAC is safe from the conditions of the outside environment. My only focus needs to be on Yellow Jackets vs. Lakers. I want to know if Cedarville can adequately defend its Home Court or not. I am about to find out.

            Cedarville won the Official Tip-Off. At 19:47, the Yellow Jackets’ Branden Maughmer made a 2-Point Basket. CU’s Defense would go on to make a block. However, Grand Valley State would maintain possession. Two seconds later (19:20), the Lakers’ Ben Lubitz was fouled. After he successfully converted 2-Foul Shots, the game was tied 2-2. With 19:09 on the clock, Cedarville’s Quinton Green attempted a 3-Point Basket. The basket was no good. To GVSU’s dismay, its defense fouled Green. Therefore, Green took his place at the Free Throw Line. He went on to make 3-Foul Shots. Less than fifteen seconds after Green left the Free Throw Line, the Lakers’ Offense committed a turnover (18:58). At this point, gameplay became very interesting. From 18:25 to 18:12, Grand Valley’s Jeremiah Ferguson and Cedarville’s Maughmer’s each nailed a 3-Point Basket. Soon thereafter, the Lakers’ Isaac Gassman picked up 2-Points. That basket cut Cedarville’s lead from 8-5 to 8-7.

            From 17:42 to 16:03, a flurry of activity took place. First, Maughmer made a 2-Point Basket. Next, Grand Valley turned the ball over. Then, Cedarville’s Kollin Van Horn made a 2-Point Basket. Finally, each team went on to obtain a steal. Right before a Timeout at 15:53, GVSU’s John Slater made his presence known. Slater hit a 3-Point Basket. During the process, he was fouled. With the completion of a 4-Point Play, CU’s lead was cut down to 1-Point (12-11). Thus far, this game is just about even. Neither team has gotten the upper hand. Cedarville has the lead. However, Cedarville cannot separate itself from Grand Valley. Shortly after the Timeout, The Yellow Jackets’ Offense turned the ball over. One second later (15:44), CU took the ball back. Green made a steal. Cedarville would not score. At 15:21, Gassman nailed a 3-Point Basket. For the first time, the Lakers had a lead (14-12).

            At 14:58, Cedarville’s Conner TenHove tied the game 14-14. Slater went on to give his team a 2-Point Lead.  From 14:17 to 12:48, Cedarville outscored Grand Valley State 7-3. During the time frame, each team made a 3-Point Basket. Cedarville now leads Grand Valley 21-19. After the Lakers’ Defense stole the ball from the Yellow Jackets, Gassman made 2-Foul Shots (12:19). Before an ensuing Media Timeout at 11:46, Cedarville’s Defense made a steal. The score is tied 21-21. As you can tell by the score, this game is completely even. Neither team’s defense has been able to stop the opposing team’s offense. Only missed baskets are the only mistakes which the offenses have committed. Do not misunderstand me. Both offenses have had turnovers. It is just that those turnovers have not had a huge negative effect on either team. Coming out of the Media Timeout, CU went on to outscore GVSU 7-2. For the Yellow Jackets, Seth Dittmer scored 4-Points. Maughmer made a 3-Point Basket. CU leads GVSU 28-23.

            Assisted by a Foul Shot, Block, and Steal, Grand Valley got within 2-Points of Cedarville’s lead (28-26). Gassman’s 2-Point Basket made the score become 28-26. For CU, Isaiah Speelman and Jacob Drees each made a 2-Point Basket. That pushed the Yellow Jackets’ lead to 6-Points (32-26). The Lakers’ Christian Negron responded with a Slam Dunk. Before a Media Timeout (7:33), Drees was fouled. After the Media Timeout, he had 2-Free Throw Attempts. Both attempts were good. At the 7:07 mark, Negron made a 2-Point Basket. Fifteen seconds later (6:52), Maughmer made 2-Foul Shots. Cedarville leads Grand Valley 36-30. From 6:27 to 5:07, both teams combined made three 3-Point Baskets. GVSU’s Jayden Hodgson is responsible for his team’s 3-Points. For CU, Drees and TenHove each scored 3-Points. Cedarville’s leads stands at 7-Points (42-35).

            From 4:34 to 2:26, Grand Valley State’s Offense was on fire! The Lakers went on a 12-0 Scoring Run. The Scoring Run included three 2-Point Baskets and two 3-Point Baskets. The Lakers’ Defense had 1-Steal too. By the score of 47-42, GVSU leads CU. With 1:59 remaining in the First Half, Cedarville’s Seth Dittmer ended his team’s lack of points. He made a 2-Point Basket. At the end of the First Half, Grand Valley leads Cedarville 49-46. After the Halftime Break, Grand Valley proceeded to outscore Cedarville 7-2. Cedarville turning over the ball led to Gassman hitting a 3-Pont Basket (17:58). At 16:40, Green’s 2-Points got his team its first points of the Second Half. The Yellow Jackets soon had possession of the ball again. Unfortunately, the ball ended up being turned over. At 15:46, the Lakers’ Jeremiah Ferguson nailed a 3-Point Basket. Once Cedarville went on to commit a turnover, a Media Timeout was called (15:26). Grand Valley is slowly beginning to separate itself from Cedarville and take control of this game. Grand Valley’s lead stands at 59-50.

            Twelve seconds after the Media Timeout (15:14), Negron’s 2-Points pushed GVSU’s lead to double-digits (61-50). From 14:55 to 13:44, Cedarville had 2-Turnovers. Grand Valley had 1-Turnover. TenHove scored 3-Points. Cedarville was not finished. Eventually, Drees and Speelman each hit a 3-Point Basket. At the 12:15 mark, a Timeout was called. GVSU leads CU 61-59. Just when it was looking like Grand Valley would run away with the game, Cedarville has closed the gap. After the latest Timeout, Cedarville finally regained the lead. With the scoreboard showing 11:34, Drees nailed another 3-Point Basket. The Yellow Jackets lead the Lakers 62-61. Cedarville’s Defense got in on the fun too. At 11:15, it made a block and steal. A Media Timeout was called at 10:47. Cedarville has overcome a double-digit lead and taken the lead.

            Once the latest Media Timeout concluded, each team scored 2-Points. Two lead changes occurred. Then, Grand Valley State’s Offense opened things up. From 9:02 to 8:04, Hodgson and Ferguson each made a 3-Point Basket. Van Horn responded with a 2-Point Basket. Before a Media Timeout (6:48), GVSU’s Jake Van Tubbergen picked up 2-Points. Grand Valley leads Cedarville 71-66. When play restarted, CU cut GVSU’s lead to 1-Point (71-70). Green and Van Horn each made a 2-Point Basket. The Lakers went on to respond in a huge way. First, Steven Lloyd nailed a 3-Point Basket. Then, Hodgson hit a 3-Point Basket too. With 4:54 remaining in the game, Van Horn got the Yellow Jackets back onto the scoreboard.  His 2-Point Basket cut the Lakers’ lead to 5-Points (77-72). From 4:24 to 3:22, Grand Valley State put the game away. Cedarville had 2-Turnovers. Grand Valley had 1-Turnover. The Lakers went on a 5-0 Scoring Run. The Lakers’ lead was back to double-digits (82-72). By the Final Score of 86-75, the game would go on to end. For CU, its opening game of the Don Callan Classic was not a good one.

Kentucky State University Avenges Loss To Central State

For over six years, I have waited for today (Saturday, November 9, 2019). In fact, I have waited since Saturday, September 14, 2013. On that very date, Central State University’s (CSU) Football Team hosted its archrival Kentucky State University (KSU). From 2014 through 2017, the annual contest was held in Indianapolis, Indiana. Each of those seasons, the game was the Circle City Classic College Football Game. While it was great to see both CSU and KSU playing inside of Lucas Oil Stadium, one sentiment is for certain. Without any shadow of a doubt, I am extremely happy that the series has returned to both campuses. Not everyone was able to attend the Circle City Classic. Many people (myself included) were never in attendance. Playing in a well-known stadium (such as Lucas Oil Stadium) is an esteemed accomplishment for any sports team. Therefore, I can only imagine how proud the student athletes of CSU and KSU must have felt. Now with the game having been moved back to the actual campuses, the liveliness of each campus increases significantly. For years, the heated rivalry which exists between CSU and KSU has been one of the best in all of college sports. It does not matter that the rivalry is between two NCAA Division 2 Schools. I would put the rivalry right up alongside that of any rivalry which exists between Power 5 Institutions. That is exactly how much admiration and respect I have for both schools. Of course, I am a very proud graduate of CSU. Therefore, that goes without saying.

            If you have never been to a Central State University vs. Kentucky State University Athletic Game (of any kind), I highly suggest you make it a top priority to do so. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED! Kentucky State University won the Official Coin Toss. However, the Thorobreds elected to defer. Central State University started on Offense first. After an Illegal Procedure Violation during the kickoff, KSU had to kick again. Once it was all settled, CSU’s Offense got started on its own 33-Yard Line. On 2^nd Down and 4, the ball was on the 39-Yard Line. Terraris Saffold took the hand-off. He was almost tackled for a loss. Instead, Saffold managed to slip away from the defense and avoided being tackled. Eventually, he was brought down on the 42-Yard Line (14:13). As the critical 3^rd Down and 1 Play was getting started, penalty flags were thrown. KSU’s Defense committed an Offside Violation. That penalty gave CSU a First Down on the 47-Yard Line. The Thorobreds’ Defense soon made another mistake. With 13:32 on the clock, penalty flags were thrown again. Kentucky State was penalized for Sideline Interference (15-Yard Penalty). As a direct result, the ball was moved from Central State’s 49-Yard Line to Kentucky State’s 36-Yard Line. Instead of facing 2^nd Down and 8, the Marauders’ Offense now had a 1^st Down and 10.

            On 2^nd Down and 2 from the 28-Yard Line, Saffold rushed the ball to the 24-Yard Line (12:53). CSU’s good fortunes soon came to an abrupt end. At this point, matters got very hectic. On 1^st Down and 10 from KSU’s 24-Yard Line, Central State’s Quarterback Derell Williams took the snap-from-center. As he was trying to avoid an oncoming blitz, Williams was backing up. For a loss of 28-Yards, he went on to be sacked. During the process, Williams had the ball come loose. Kentucky State’s Jimmy Edmonds recovered the loose ball. From CSU’s 40-Yard Line, Edmonds proceeded to run 27-Yards. He was tackled on the Marauders’ 13-Yard Line (12:06). At the 11:21 mark, the ball was on the 10-Yard Line. On 2^nd Down and 7, KSU’s Running Back Brendan Lawler took the ball into the end zone. Michael Bobak’s Extra Point Kick was good. By the score of 7-0, Kentucky State leads Central State. After the ensuing kickoff, the Marauders’ Offense started from its 18-Yard Line.

            Central State’s Offense instantly made things happen. On 1^st and 10, Williams completed a 13-Yard Pass to Kevin Greenhow (11:09). Williams went on to complete consecutive passes to Dalane Brown, II (6-Yards) and Greenhow (6-Yards). CSU soon avoided disaster. On 1^st Down and 10 from CSU’s 43-Yard Line, the snap-from-center was high. The Quarterback did not get to touch the ball. Instead, Saffold grabbed the ball out of the air. Then, he proceeded to rush the ball to Kentucky State’s 39-Yard Line (18-Yards – 9:14). Saffold soon came up big again. With the scoreboard reading 7:51, it was now 3^rd Down and 6 from the 35-Yard Line. At the snap, Saffold rushed the ball 9-Yards (to the 26-Yard Line). From that point, the Marauders went three plays and out. After a sack on 3^rd Down and 10, the Marauders lost 9-Yards. On 4^th Down and 19, CSU’s Isaiah Smith punted the ball (5:43). The punt was short. The Thorobreds took over on the team’s own 20-Yard Line.

            With 5:31 remaining in the 1^st Quarter, the ball rested on the 23-Yard Line. On 2^nd Down and 7, Kentucky State’s Quarterback Jaylen Myers moved the ball 40-Yards. He was brought down on Central State’s 37-Yard Line. The drive soon experienced some stalling. After two runs, the ball was positioned on the 31-Yard Line. After the snap on 3^rd Down and 4, Isaiah Jackson rushed the ball to CSU’s 3-Yard Line (28-Yards – 2:48). The next play ended with Christopher Coneway in the end zone. Bobak’s Extra Point Kick was good. KSU leads CSU 14-0. As the 1^st Quarter came to a close, CSU faced a critical 4^th Down and 1 Play. The ball was on the Marauders’ 40-Yard Line.  At 8.8-Seconds, Williams picked up 3-Yards. At 14:19 of the 2^nd Quarter, it was now 3^rd Down and 9 from the 44-Yard Line. Williams completed a 16-Yard Pass to Brown, II. From the Thorobreds’ 40-Yard Line, the Marauders’ Offensive Drive unraveled. First, Saffold rushed for a loss of 3-Yards. Next, Williams was sacked. That sack cost CSU 10-Yards. Then, a False Start Violation resulted in a 5-Yard Loss. On 4^th Down and 28 from CSU’s own 42-Yard Line, Smith was forced to punt (12:32).

            After a high snap, Smith’s punt was a good one. The ball ended up being downed on the Thorobreds’ 3-Yard Line. KSU soon ended up with some much-needed breathing room. On 1^st and 10, Brett Sylve moved the ball to the 15-Yard line (12-Yards – 12:13). At the conclusion of the 2^nd Down and 9 Play from the 16-Yard Line, Jackson made his way to the 30-Yard Line. Before the next play could begin, KSU was penalized for Delay of Game. That 5-Yard Penalty moved the ball back to the 25-Yard Line. The Thorobreds’ Offense went on to go three plays and out. On 4^th Down and 14 from the 26-Yard Line, Kentucky State had to punt. Central State took over on its 40-Yard Line. The ball would never move past the 44-Yard Line. On 4^th Down and 6, Smith punted again (6:17). KSU started its next Offensive Drive from its 21-Yard Line. The first play had Isaac Fields rushing to the 35-Yard Line. From that point forward, the ball would go on to only be moved 5-Yards. With 3:37 remaining in the 2^nd Quarter, the Thorobreds faced 4^th Down and 5. After the snap-from-center, Bobak punted the ball. Eventually, it was downed on the Marauders’ 35-Yard Line.

            Central State’s Offense was prevented from moving the ball far. The team went three plays and out. At the 2:36 mark on 4^th Down and 8, the ball was on the 37-Yard Line. Smith made an excellent 63-Yard Punt. The ball went into the end zone. On 1^st Down and 10 from Kentucky State’s 20-Yard Line, Lawler ran the ball 37-Yards to CSU’s 43-Yard Line (2:17). With the scoreboard displaying 49.4-Seconds, KSU faced 3^rd Down and 1 on CSU’s 34-Yard Line. Sylve picked up 9-Yards. Before the First Half ended, the Thorobreds almost hit pay dirt. On 4^th Down and 14 from the 29-Yard Line, Jaylen Myers threw the ball into the end zone. Jonathan Powell was the intended receiver. Unfortunately, the pass was incomplete (2.6-Seconds). CSU’s Willie Johnson knocked the ball down. At the end of the 2^nd Quarter and First Half, KSU leads CSU 14-0. After the Halftime Break, the Thorobreds’ Offense got started on its 35-Yard Line. At the snap, Lawler took the hand-off. He proceeded to rush to the Marauders’ 30-Yard Line (35-Yards). At that spot, the Marauders’ Malik Johnson stripped the ball loose. Johnson went on to recover the loose ball at CSU’s 20-Yard Line (14:45).

            Johnson’s big plays meant nothing. Central State’s Offense went three plays and out. With the ball on the 21-Yard Line, it was now 4^th Down and 9. At 12:41, Smith made another 63-Yard Punt. The ball was downed on Kentucky State’s 16-Yard Line. Led by Lawler (7-Yards); Sylve (5-Yards and 6-Yards); and Fields (10-Yards), KSU’s ground game got the ball to the 44-Yard Line. On 2^nd Down and 3 from CSU’s 49-Yard Line, Christopher Coneway obtained the First Down (4-Yards – 9:34). Next, Fields picked up another First Down. From CSU’s 45-Yard Line, Fields moved the ball 12-Yards to the 33-Yard Line. An Illegal Formation Violation and a Holding Penalty would go on to hinder the drive. At the 6:43 mark of the 3^rd Quarter, the ball was on CSU’s 39-Yard Line. On 2^nd Down and 16, Myers completed a pass to Powell. Powell was wide-open, and he was past the defense. When he stopped running, he was standing in the end zone. Bobak’s Extra Point Kick was good. KSU now leads CSU 21-0.

            After the kickoff, Central State’s Offense got going on its 35-Yard Line. Play soon got very weird. On 2^nd Down and 10, Williams was intercepted by Kentucky State’s Jacob Abrahms. Abrahms was on his team’s 45-Yard Line. He returned the ball to Midfield (50-Yard Line). At this point, CSU’s Darius Meadors forced a fumble. His teammate Darico Ellis recovered the ball at Midfield (6:27). The Marauders ended up coming out on the winning end of that entire sequence. With 5:50 remaining in the 3^rd Quarter, the ball rested on the Marauders’ 45-Yard Line. At the snap on 1^st Down and 15, Williams kept the ball. He sprinted his way to the Thorobreds’ 17-Yard Line (38-Yards). An ensuing Personal Foul Penalty moved the ball back to KSU’s 33-Yard Line. On 3^rd Down and 26 from the 33-Yard Line, Williams picked up 21-Yards (4:41). On 4^th Down and 5 from the 12-Yard Line, Williams completed a Touchdown Pass to Kevin Greenhow (3:53). Once Joshua Nunes’ Extra Point Kick was successfully completed, KSU’s lead was cut to 21-7. Central State’s Offense would soon have possession of the ball again.

            At 3:48, Kentucky State’s Offense started on its 35-Yard Line. On 1^st and 10, Myers kept the ball. For a loss of 4-Yards, he rushed the ball. Central State’s Donta Marshall forced Myers to fumble the ball. CSU’s Shemar Moss recovered the ball on KSU’s 31-Yard Line. On 1^st and 10, Williams completed the 31-Yard Touchdown Pass to Brown, II (3:41). Nunes’ Extra Point Kick was good. CSU trails KSU 21-14. The Thorobreds’ next Offensive Drive started on the team’s 33-Yard Line. Three, consecutive runs by Sylve got the ball to CSU’s 47-Yard Line. The Offensive Drive came down to 3^rd Down and 1 from CSU’s 47-Yard Line. Coneway went on to obtain 2-Yards (1:21). By the score of 21-14, the 3^rd Quarter would go on to end. As the 4^th Quarter got underway, KSU faced another 3^rd Down and 1 Play. With the ball on the 36-Yard Line, Sylve rushed the ball to CSU’s 28-Yard Line (8-Yards – 14:56). At the 13:30 mark, CSU was penalized for a Personal Foul. On top of that, right before the penalty, Sylve picked up 15-Yards. Sylve moved the ball from the 25-Yard Line to the 10-Yard Line. The Personal Foul placed the ball on the 4-Yard Line.

            On 3^rd Down and Goal, Sylve rushed to the end zone for the 2-Yard Touchdown (12:04). Bobak’s Extra Point Kick was no good. Regardless, Kentucky State leads Central State 27-14. With 11:18 on the clock, CSU had to deal with 2^nd Down and 8 on its own 35-Yard Line. Williams completed a 20-Yard Pass to Greenhow. Eventually, Williams went on to be sacked by KSU’s Devante Wright. That 5-Yard Loss pushed the ball back to Midfield (50-Yard Line). On 4^th Down and 15 from Midfield, Smith punted (9:35). The Thorobreds’ Offense took over on its 19-Yard Line. On 1^st Down, Lawler rushed the ball to the 37-Yard Line (18-Yards – 9:18). The momentum continued on. At the end of the next play, Sylve obtained a First Down for his team. His 20-Yard Run moved the ball from KSU’s 37-Yard Line to CSU’s 43-Yard Line. With 6:36 remaining in the game, the ball was positioned on CSU’s 27-Yard Line. On 3^rd Down and 7, Myers completed a Touchdown Pass to Fields. Bobak’s Extra Point Kick was good. KSU now leads CSU 34-14.

            Once the ensuing kickoff was complete, Central State’s Offense started from its 38-Yard Line. On 1^st Down and 10, Williams took the snap. Kentucky State’s Defense was rushing directly at him. As a result, he was forced to run backward. Eventually, he had no choice. Williams had to run out-of-bounds (6:20). On the 24-Yard Line, Williams ran out-of-bounds. On 3^rd Down and 24, the ball was still on the 24-Yard Line. Williams ended up being sacked. However, flags were thrown (5:41). The Marauders received a huge break. The Thorobreds’ Defense was penalized for 2-Personal Fouls (Face Mask and Unsportsmanlike Conduct). For the Marauders, the combined penalties resulted in a gain of 31-Yards. The ball was placed on KSU’s 45-Yard Line. On 1^st Down and 10, Williams went on to complete a 31-Yard Pass to Greenhow (5:28). Greenhow was brought down on KSU’s 14-Yard Line. The next play ended with Williams completing a 6-Yard Pass to Brown, II.

            On 2^nd Down and 4 from the 8-Yard Line, Williams took the ball into the end zone (4:26). Nunes’ Extra Point Kick was good. CSU trails KSU 34-21. The Marauders’ Defense soon made a huge play. The Thorobreds’ Offense had a 1^st Down and 10 on its 25-Yard Line. At 4:12, Sylve rushed the football and he fumbled. CSU’s Kailen Abrams forced the fumble. His teammate Keandre Powell recovered the fumble. The play ended on KSU’s 35-Yard Line. The very next play had Williams being intercepted by KSU’s Nigel Cochran. Unfortunately, the Thorobreds’ Xavier Johnson was penalized for Pass Interference (4:05). The penalty moved the ball to the 20-Yard Line. When the next play got going, Williams almost threw another interception. However, the pass ended up being incomplete. On 2^nd Down and 10, Williams was sacked by KSU’s Antwoine Lloyd for a loss of 10-Yards. Immediately following the play, flags were thrown. Devante Wright committed a Personal Foul (Face Mask). The ball was moved to the 10-Yard Line.

            With 3:41 remaining in the game, Central State had a 1^st Down and Goal on Kentucky State’s 10-Yard Line. After the snap-from-center, Williams completed a 6-Yard Pass to Brown, II. The completion moved the ball to the 4-Yard Line. The next play concluded with an Incomplete Pass. On 3^rd Down and Goal, Williams kept the ball himself. That was a very wise move. Williams took the ball into the end zone (3:05). Nunes’ Extra Point Kick was good. By only 6-Points, CSU now trails KSU 34-28. After receiving the ball again, KSU was left with one of two choices. Either get into position to run out the clock, or leave open the possibility of CSU receiving the ball again. If CSU receives the ball again, the Marauders would only be left with a small amount of time to make something happen. At the 1:21 mark, KSU faced 3^rd Down and 1 from its 34-Yard Line. Coneway was handed the ball. He proceeded to pick up 5-Yards. With Coneway successfully obtaining a First Down, CSU’s hopes of making a comeback were officially ended. KSU went on to run the clock out. By the Final Score of 34-28, the Kentucky State University Thorobreds avenged last year’s (2018) Home Loss to Central State University.

           

Miamisburg Gets By Beavercreek

Last Friday night (10/25/2019) was my beginning. Quite possibly, tonight (Friday, November 1, 2019) is the end. The forthcoming game is a Week #10 Contest. This is the final week of the 2019 Ohio High School Football Regular Season. Next Friday night, the Playoff Tournaments will commence. If I end up not being able to cover another Ohio High School Football Game until August 2020, I can say one thing. Although it was brief, I was able to accomplish what I wanted to do during 2019. After not being able to cover any high school football games since November 2017, I finally made my way back. Better yet, I was finally able to watch Beavercreek High School’s Football Team play again. For the Beavers, last week’s game was a major disappointment. To the dismay of Beavers Nation, its beloved team went down in defeat. A 35-0 loss to Fairmont is not what any of BHS’s faithful supporters wanted to see take place. For Beavercreek, it is now time to move on. Today is a brand-new day. Last week’s defeat is in the past. The Beavers must forget about it. Right now, the focus needs to be on Miamisburg High School (MHS). The Vikings did not travel to Miami Valley Hospital Stadium (MVHS) to lose. Just like Beavercreek, Miamisburg wants to end the season on a positive note.

            After tonight, both Beavercreek and Miamisburg will each have its season end. Neither team will qualify for a playoff tournament. Therefore, this entire game will be a very interesting one which to witness. Seeing how both teams each end the season is something that I have got to know. Miamisburg won the Official Coin Toss. The team has elected to receive the ball. Beavercreek wasted no time performing a Trick Play. Instead of a normal kickoff, the Beavers’ Special Teams Unit made an Onside Kick. Unfortunately, BHS did not recover the bouncing ball. At Midfield (50-Yard Line), Miamisburg’s Offense got started. On 1^st and 10, Quarterback Braden Barr kept the ball. He proceeded to make a good run. Unfortunately, flags were thrown (11:52). The Vikings’ Offense was penalized for Holding. On 2^nd Down and 11, the ball was on MHS’s 49-Yard line. After the snap-from-center, Barr rushed the ball to Beavercreek’s 39-Yard Line (12-Yards – 10:58).

            With 9:25 on the clock, Miamisburg faced 3^rd Down and 2 on Beavercreek’s 31-Yard Line. The Vikings’ Offense was penalized. A Neutral Zone Infraction had been committed. That penalty resulted in a loss of 5-Yards. On 3^rd and 7, Barr kept the ball. He was stopped on the line of scrimmage. At the 8:31 mark, it was now 4^th Down and 7 on the Beavers’ 36-Yard Line. Barr completed an 8-Yard Pass to Taiwan Howard. On 2^nd Down and 9 from the 27-Yard Line, Christian Davis moved the ball to the 22-Yard Line. Once again, it was time for the Vikings to face another, crucial play. After the snap on 3^rd Down and 4, Barr completed a 4-Yard Pass to Kollin Ivy (7:16). On 1^st Down and 10, Barr picked up an 18-Yard Touchdown (6:51). The ensuing 2-Point Conversion Run was no good. Regardless, Miamisburg leads Beavercreek 6-0. When Beavercreek’s Offense finally received the ball, nothing went positive. Quarterback Nick Brown threw three passes. Each one was incomplete. On 4^th Down and 10 from the team’s own 30-Yard Line, BHS was forced to punt (6:21).

            Beavercreek’s Special Teams Unit dodged a potential disaster. The snap-from-center was high. However, the punter managed to grab the ball. After the punt, the ball was downed on Miamisburg’s 45-Yard Line. On 2^nd Down and 9, Barr completed a 23-Yard Pass to Ivy (5:39). Ivy was tackled on BHS’s 31-Yard Line. With 4:19 remaining in the 1^st Quarter, MHS’s Offense was down to 3^rd and 4 on the 25-Yard Line. Barr completed his third pass (of the drive). Howard was the recipient of a 5-Yard Pass. A Holding Penalty would soon get in the way. The ball would go on to not get past the Beavers’ 17-Yard Line. On 4^th Down and 7, a Field Goal Attempt was no good (1:34). From its own 20-Yard Line, BHS’s Offense took over possession. Immediately, a fatal mistake almost took place. Elijah Howard was given the ball. Howard ended up fumbling. Fortunately, the Beavers recovered the ball (1:29). The ball was downed on the 28-Yard Line. The next play ended with Howard obtaining a 2-Yard First Down. At the end of the 1^st Quarter, Miamisburg leads Beavercreek 6-0.

            Shortly after the beginning of the 2^nd Quarter, it was now 4^th Down and 1 on Beavercreek’s 39-Yard Line. No punt would be made. Instead, Howard rushed the ball for exactly 1-Yard (11:19). Howard’s First Down Conversion meant nothing. Beavercreek proceeded to go three plays and out. On 4^th Down and 7 from the 43-Yard Line, BHS was forced to punt (9:26). Miamisburg’s Offensive Possession commenced on the team’s 30-Yard Line. After the snap, Tamar Thomas was handed the ball. He ran a long way downfield. Thomas had separated himself from the Beavers’ Defense. Before he was able to reach the end zone, Thomas was tackled on Beavercreek’s 13-Yard Line (9:06). At this point, Beavercreek’s Defense would get tough. First, Barr rushed the ball. The run picked up 4-Yards. On 2^nd Down and 6 from the 9-Yard Line, Davis took the hand-off. The Beavers’ Defense immediately pounced on him. For a loss of 2-Yards, Davis was tackled on the 11-Yard Line (8:22). On 3^rd and 8, Barr completed a 7-Yard Pass to Jackson McGohan.

            With the ball positioned on the 4-Yard Line, Miamisburg now faced 4^th Down and 1. Barr kept the ball. He was stopped on the 1-Yard Line (6:57). On 1^st and Goal, Thomas took the ball into the end zone (6:36). The 2-Point Conversion Run (by Corwyn Hurt) was good. Miamisburg leads Beavercreek 14-0. For the Beavers, nothing was going right. During the ensuing kickoff, BHS’s Kick Returner fumbled the ball. MHS recovered the loose ball. The ball was downed on Beavercreek’s 31-Yard Line. On 1^st and 10, Barr threw an Incomplete Pass. To make matters worse, the Vikings’ Offense was penalized for a Holding Violation (6:19). The penalty moved the ball back to the 41-Yard Line. With 5:28 remaining in the 2^nd Quarter, Miamisburg faced 3^rd Down and 14 on Beavercreek’s 35-Yard Line. Barr completed a 22-Yard Pass to Davis. The Vikings now had a First Down on the Beavers’ 13-Yard Line. From that spot, Davis rushed the ball to the 9-Yard Line.

            On 2^nd Down and 6, Barr ran the ball to the end zone (4:45). Reese Bryant’s Extra Point Kick was good. Miamisburg now leads Beavercreek 21-0. Upon receiving the ball again, Beavercreek’s Offense had a spark to it. The Offensive Possession started on the team’s 37-Yard Line. After Nick Brown made a 6-Yard Run, the ball got to the 43-Yard Line. Brown went on to carry the ball again. This time, he lost 3-Yards. On 3^rd Down and 7 from the 40-Yard Line, Addison Culpepper rushed the ball 10-Yards (3:17). Culpepper was tackled at Midfield (50-Yard Line). Nick Brown and Cade Lutz went on to each rush the ball once. Brown’s run lost 1-Yard. Lutz managed to gain 3-Yards. An ensuing Incomplete Pass was thrown. With 1:25 remaining in the First Half, Beavercreek had a 4^th Down and 8 on Miamisburg’s 48-Yard Line. Chandler Patrick completed an 11-Yard Pass to Nick Brown. That trickery gave Beavercreek a First Down. The ball rested on Miamisburg’s 37-Yard Line. With the clock reading 59-Seconds, the ball was positioned on the 32-Yard Line. On 2^nd Down and 5, Culpepper was handed the ball. When he stopped running, he was in the end zone. The Extra Point Kick was no good. The 2^nd Quarter would go on to end. At the end of the First Half, Miamisburg leads Beavercreek 21-6.

            After the start of the 3^rd Quarter, Beavercreek kept the momentum going. The team started on its 32-Yard Line. Although a pass on 1^st and 10 ended in a loss of 4-Yards, Miamisburg’s Defense ended up lending a helping hand. The Vikings’ Defense ended up being penalized for a Personal Foul (11:07). The ball was moved to the Beavers’ 40-Yard Line. BHS’s Offense got in on the violations aspect too. At the 10:24 mark, BHS’s Offense was charged with a Holding Violation. The penalty negated a First Down Play which the Beavers had obtained. After runs by Brown (13-Yards) and Fullback Aidan Whitehead (3-Yards), the ball was at Midfield (50-Yard Line). When the 3^rd Down and 2 Play got going, flags were thrown. Beavercreek committed an Illegal Procedure Violation (9:07). That mistake cost the Beavers 5-Yards. The ball was moved back to the Beavers’ 45-Yard Line. The ensuing 3^rd Down and 7 Play had Brown rushing the ball to Miamisburg’s 49-Yard Line (6-Yards – 8:52). At the 8:27 mark, Beavercreek was down to 4^th and 1. Instead of punting, the Beavers decided to go for the First Down. The Beavers’ decision was a wise one too. Brown rushed the ball 8-Yards (to the Vikings’ 41-Yard Line). The Beavers’ Offense soon faced another critical play. 

            On 3^rd Down and 7, the ball was on Miamisburg’s 38-Yard Line. Culpepper moved the ball to the 30-Yard Line (6:49). In the process, Beavercreek earned another First Down. Rushing plays from Brown; Whitehead; and Howard moved the ball under the 10-Yard Line. “All good things must come to an end.” With 4:06 remaining in the 3^rd Quarter, Beavercreek was in a 2^nd and Goal Situation. After the snap, the ball was fumbled on the pitch. Miamisburg’s Defense recovered the loose ball. The ball was downed on the Vikings’ 15-Yard Line. MHS’s Offense immediately started experiencing problems. First, a completed pass resulted in a 1-Yard Loss. Then, Barr was sacked. Barr lost 7-Yards. At the 2:48 mark, MHS had a 3^rd Down and 18 from its own 7-Yard Line. Barr completed a First Down Pass to Ivy. What happened next was Christian Davis making an explosive play. On 1^st and 10, Davis made a long, downfield run (2:18). To MHS’s dismay, flags were thrown. A Holding Penalty negated a run which ended near the goal line. The ball was placed all the way back on MHS’s 15-Yard Line.

            Miamisburg’s Offense proceeded to dig itself out of a hole. On 1^st and 13, a 24-Yard Run took the ball to the 39-Yard Line (1:59). Not much else positive took place. On 4^th Down and 4 from its 45-Yard Line, the Vikings had to punt (7-Seconds). At the end of the 3^rd Quarter, Miamisburg still leads Beavercreek 21-6.  As the 4^th Quarter got underway, the Beavers’ Offense started on its 20-Yard Line. First, Brown ran 8-Yards (to the 28-Yard Line – 11:55). Next, Howard made three, consecutive runs. From the 28-Yard Line, the ball ended up on the 45-Yard Line. Two of the runs obtained a First Down. The third (and final) run nearly obtained a First Down too. With the ball on Miamisburg’s 46-Yard Line, it was 2^nd Down and 1. Brown took the ball to the 42-Yard Line (10:17). Brown’s play earned a First Down. At 8:47, the ball was on MHS’s 37-Yard Line. On 3^rd Down and 5, Howard rushed the ball 6-Yards. Soon enough, BHS faced another 3^rd Down Play.

            On 3^rd Down and 2 from Miamisburg’s 23-Yard Line, Howard rushed the ball to the 19-Yard Line (8:07). The next play had Brown running the ball to the 7-Yard Line. At the 6:05 mark of the 4^th Quarter, the ball rested on Miamisburg’s 6-Yard Line. On 3^rd and Goal, Beavercreek fumbled the ball. Miamisburg’s Defense recovered the fumble. The ball was downed on the Vikings’ 9-Yard Line. With 5:15 remaining in the game, MHS had 2^nd Down and 5 on its 14-Yard Line. Thomas proceeded to rush the ball to the 22-Yard Line. Then, Miamisburg went three plays and out. On 4^th Down and 8 from the 24-Yard Line, the team punted the ball away (4:07). Just a little over one minute later, Miamisburg had the ball again. On 3^rd Down and 2 from Miamisburg’s 46-Yard Line, Brown kept the ball. Unfortunately, he went on to fumble. Miamisburg’s Defense recovered the loose ball (3:03). The play ended on Miamisburg’s 26-Yard Line. Once again, the Vikings went three plays and out. After a Delay of Game Violation, the ball moved from the 29-Yard Line back to the 24-Yard Line. With 31-Seconds remaining in the game on 4^th Down and 12, MHS punted the ball.

            By the Final Score of 21-6, Miamisburg went on to defeat Beavercreek. Now that the game has concluded, I do not know what is next. Either I will not cover anymore Ohio High School Football Games until August 2020, or I will be able to cover some 2019 Ohio High School Football Playoff Games. As I get ready to exit Miami Valley Hospital Stadium, I sure know one thing. If I am lucky enough to be able to cover playoff games, I sure pray that I get to come back to this stadium. If I do get to come back, I know that I will not be watching Beavercreek play. That does not matter. Although I thoroughly enjoy watching the Beavers play, I just love being in MVHS. If I end up not being able to cover anymore games until the 2020 Season begins, I can appreciate that. After not being able to attend high school football games for almost two years, I am so thankful to God that I was finally able to find my way back. Including both last week’s game and tonight’s game, I only covered 2-Regular Season Games. Two games are better than none. Up until last Friday night, I had not covered a sporting event in just about one year. My writing skills were dormant. It feels so good to have my creative juices flowing again. When you love sports writing so much (like I do), you just want to continuously keep on writing. A stoppage is not a fun experience.