Beyond The Keystone
November 2023
Watterson uses strong defense with a dash of offense to defeat Bellefontaine 19-13
November 18, 2023 | contributor
(Note: Watterson does not have a complete roster online with numbers included, so I pieced their players together the best I could.) I hope everything is correct. cbcsportsonline.com not only has the full Bellefontaine roster on it, it has every team in the league on it. In a much-anticipated matchup between the stout Watterson defense […]
TXHSFB: Wellington Skyrockets Blast Morton, 70-0 In Area Round (PHOTO GALLERY)
November 17, 2023 | Sykotyk
Eight players find the endzone for Wellington, as they cruise past Morton. To open the game, Travon Lewis goes ten yards on the ground. Bryant Tarver gets two scores, from 28 yards in the air and 37 on the ground in the second quarter. Also in the first quarter, Nixon Folk runs in a 13 […]
Texas Spotlight: Lumberton Extends Early Lead Into 40-14 Victory Over Athens
November 11, 2023 | Sykotyk
The Lumberton Raiders use a dominant first quarter to fuel a comfortable win against Athens at Stephen F. Austin’s Homer Bryce Stadium on Friday night. Lucas Powell scores first on a 3 yard run. While Jaddon Ward gets his first of two scores on a 3 yard run less than 6 minutes into the game. […]
Texas: Shelbyville Comes Back In The Rain To Beat Groveton, 35-28
November 10, 2023 | Sykotyk
Bryon Thomas led the way for Groveton to take a 28-13 lead over Shelbyville. Thomas would score three times over the course of the game, while Jackson Cathey is on the receiving end of a 72 yard touchdown pass. After a struggling start for Shelbyville, the Dragons get things going in the second quarter when […]
Clymer/Sherman/Panama Advances to Section 6 Final v. Wilson (PHOTOS)
November 5, 2023 | Sykotyk
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Clymer/Sherman/Panama takes care of Randolph Cardinals 31-7 in a New York battle
November 5, 2023 | contributor
CSP slowly pulled away in this contest with stout defense and a potent offense. A very good only going to get better Bryce Hinsdale made a 15-yard catch for the games first score he then followed that up with the point-after kick to give CSP the 7-0 lead with 8:47 left in the opening quarter. […]
Olentangy Berlin Bears use Grizzly like defense to beat Perrysburg Yellow Jackets 23-7
November 4, 2023 | contributor
Friday night, I made my first trip to Olentangy Berlin to watch the Bears batter the Perrysburg Yellow Jackets in a Division One Region 2 playoff game. This would be my first time seeing both teams. The Bears seem to have it going early, with running quarterback Harrison Brewster picking up 23 yards on two […]
Ohio 8-Man Spotlight: Sebring McKinley 42, Stryker 38 PHOTO GALLERY
October 29, 2023 | Sykotyk
Joel Seals had himself a game Saturday night. The Sebring signal caller had three touchdown passes and two more on the ground. Sebring McKinley puts up 42 points on visiting Stryker in a back-and-forth 8-man affair. Seals would start the scoring on a 6-yard run. And add a 4 yard touchdown pass later in the […]
Cincinnati Landmark Christian takes down Calumet Christian 42-20
October 29, 2023 | contributor
Early in the opening quarter, Calumet would get a nice leaping catch by Isiah Kish on a high throw from Kolton Foutz to pick up the first down. Nasty Luke Williams would get credit for a big hit on Nathan Martinez causing a fumble that Gerret Hatfield pounced on to give Landmark Christian the ball. […]
West Virginia Spotlight: Tygarts Valley 34, Hundred 14 PHOTO GALLERY
October 25, 2023 | Sykotyk
In a rare Tuesday night game, the Hundred Hornets hosted the Tygarts Valley Bulldogs at Cosgray Field. Neither team found the endzone for the first 23 minutes of the game. Before the visitors’ Aiden Phares scored on a 12 yard catch. Giving the Bulldogs a 7-0 halftime lead. In the third quarter, Kaiden Warner would […]
Bellaire Big Reds use powerful running game to dominate rival Martins Ferry 41-14
October 22, 2023 | contributor
The Bellaire defense showed early what kind of day they were going to have when Logan Edgar planted Alexander Reese in the grass for a short loss after Reese made a nice grab on a short throw from quarterback Ayden Ludolph. The Bellaire defense made quick work of the Purple Riders offense then the Big […]
Dublin Coffman uses powerful defense to upset #2 ranked Hillard Bradley 14-7
October 21, 2023 | contributor
Friday night I made my first visit to Hillard Bradley High School to watch the #2 ranked team in the state Hillard Bradly Jaguars battle Dublin Coffman. The game was played under rainy windy conditions making things difficult for both squads. The Shamrocks would get a nice ten-yard run from Daven White early in the […]
Buckeye Valley Barons uses a ferocious defense to shutdown the Whitehall Rams 23-7
October 20, 2023 | contributor
Before getting into the game I want to thank the good people from White for getting me a seat in the press box plus the rosters from both teams. Also, this little fun fact both teams have the same fight song. The Barrons got off quickly with a 13-yard run from Garrett Slater. The Rams […]
Columbus Crusaders take down Noblesville Lions 47-20
October 15, 2023 | contributor
Round one of the Great Lakes Christian Conference playoffs took place on a cold, windy, and wet afternoon in Grove City, Ohio where the Columbus Crusaders hosted Noblesville Lions out of Indiana. In the first game between the two teams, Columbus overwhelmed the Lions 41-8. Columbus would need just three plays to get the scoring […]
North Dakota Spotlight: Velva/Garrison/Drake-Anamoose v. Ray/Powers Lake PHOTO GALLERY
October 14, 2023 | Sykotyk
On Friday night in central North Dakota, the Velva Aggies, formally, the Velva/Garrison/Drake-Anamoose co-op, hosted their season finale at Larry Sandy Field against the Ray/Powers Lake Outlaws. The game started with fireworks. Treyson Iglehart would score on a 17 yard pass play on 4th and goal. While Hank Bodine would punch in the conversion attempt. […]
North Dakota Spotlight: Carrington v. Langdon/Edmore/Munich PHOTO GALLERY
October 14, 2023 | Sykotyk
Langdon/Edmore/Munich 50, Carrington 8 Mason Romfo would record three touchdowns. Including the opener in the first quarter. Oshun High Hawk would score twice. While Jax Johnson and Rayce Worley would each score once. Giving the visiting Cardinals of L-E-M a comfortable, 50-8 victory. Meanwhile, Logan Weninger would score on a four yard TD for the […]
Westfall Mustangs have to much for a very young Huntington Huntsmen team in 41-14 win
October 14, 2023 | contributor
Before I get into the contest I wanted to thank the coaches from Huntington who got me in the press box, fed me and hydrated me, and made sure I had a current copy of the rosters. Bryce Wickline got things started for the Mustangs with a 13-yard quarterback run. Wickline would be sacked by […]
Tri-County North Panthers escape Mississinawa Valley Blackhawks 38-21
October 14, 2023 | contributor
Thursday Night I made my first drive to Union City, Ohio to watch Tri-County North Panthers visit the Mississinawa Valley Blackhawks in a division seven, region 28 game. The Panthers entered 3-5 and needed a win to inch themselves closer to a playoff slot while the Blackhawks (0-8) were hoping to taste victory for the […]
Colorado 8-Man Spotlight: Springfield v. Holly PHOTO GALLERY
October 8, 2023 | Sykotyk
On Saturday night in Baca County, in far southeastern Colorado, the Springfield Longhorns hosted the Holly Wildcats at Aaron Hale Field. Holly came in at 3-2, while Springfield were 2-3. The game was set for kickoff at 7pm. Pending the delivery of a game ball from a LifeLine helicopter in a pregame ceremony. Though, that […]
Columbus Crusaders clip the wings from Cincinnati Landmark Christian Eagles 27-7
October 8, 2023 | contributor
Last night I made the short drive to Huffaker Community Sports Complex in Grove City, Ohio to watch the home team Columbus Crusaders battle Cincinnati Landmark Christian. The two teams battled early this season with the Crusaders winning a tight game 27-22 on a Hail Mary pass. The stadium is a good place to catch […]
Bellaire Big Reds defeat East Liverpool Potters with three touchdown pass 31-14
October 7, 2023 | contributor
Bellaire, for so long was a school that went spread with four and five receivers and threw the ball as much as any school in the state of Ohio but in recent times they are more of a run first team. Saturday afternoon the Big Reds only threw ten passes completing five but of those […]
Colorado 6-Man Spotlight: Walsh v. Cheyenne Wells PHOTO GALLERY
October 7, 2023 | Sykotyk
In the southeast corner of Colorado, sits Baca County. Population: 3,506. Two football teams at two schools make up the county. Springfield to the west, and Walsh to the east. Along US160 about 10 miles or so from the Kansas border. Tiny Walsh, Colorado plays six-man football. And on Friday night were hosting Cheyenne Wells […]
Colorado 6-Man Spotlight: Stratton v. Otis PHOTO GALLERY
October 7, 2023 | Sykotyk
In Eastern Colorado, in the long prairie drive that is I-70 east of Denver, amid a string of towns from Seibert to Burlington, sits the town of Stratton off exit 419. The Stratton Eagles are kings of Colorado 6-man. Defending state champions and came into the game undefeated and ranked #1 overall. Their opponents on […]
Marysville Monarchs uses strong defense and a stronger offensive line to pound Thomas Worthington 48-7
October 7, 2023 | contributor
Friday Night I made the thirty-minute drive to Thomas Worthington High School to watch the Cardinals battle Marysville Monarchs in a game both teams desperately needed to win. The Cardinals came limping in after being destroyed by Olentangy 52-7 suffering their 2nd defeat of the season. For the Monarchs, they were hoping to get back […]
