Beyond The Keystone
October 2023
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 […]
Columbus Briggs Shuts Out Columbus South 13-0, Total Offense Combined 84 Yards
October 6, 2023 | contributor
Last night I made the short drive to South High School to watch the Columbus City League matchup between Briggs and South. Both teams came in at 4-3, with Briggs on a three-game losing streak and South on a two-game losing streak. This was the homecoming game for South with the Thursday Night game coupled […]
Kansas 8-Man Spotlight: Wallace County v. St. Francis (PHOTO GALLERY)
October 1, 2023 | Sykotyk
On Friday night near the western fringe of Kansas, the St. Francis Indians traveled south to Sharon Springs to take on the host Wallace County Wildcats on a warm night on the prairie. In 8-Man Division II, St. Francis came in winless on the field, while the Wildcats hailing from Sharon Springs came in with […]
Kansas 6-Man Spotlight: Weskan v. Deer Trail (Colorado) (PHOTO GALLERY)
October 1, 2023 | Sykotyk
On Friday afternoon in Western Kansas, the Weskan Coyotes hosted the Deer Trail Eagles. Deer Trail are from Colorado and made the two hour drive east for a six-man football game. Weskan Field lacks lights, so the games are in the afternoon under the prairie sun. It was also homecoming for the Coyotes. Under six-man […]
Nebraska 8-Man Spotlight: Hyannis v. #1 South Loup PHOTO GALLERY
October 1, 2023 | Sykotyk
In Western Nebraska, on Thursday, the Hyannis Longhorns hosted the South Loup Bobcats. The festivities started with a dedication of the new scoreboard, funded by Box Butte General Hospital in a ceremonial check. The scoreboard was very nice and Hyannis looked to light it up. Unfortunately, it was South Loup, the #1 team in Class […]
Johnstown Johnnies uses explosive offensive line play to smother the Newark Catholic Green Wave 36-24
October 1, 2023 | contributor
I drove my first season drive to White Field in Newark, Ohio to watch Newark Catholic battle Johnstown. There was a time I would be at White Field five times during the regular seeing watching the Green Wave play on Saturday Night but now this is a rare treat because those games for the most […]
John Marshall(WV) gets first win of the season beating Vincent Warren (OH) 31-20
October 1, 2023 | contributor
Before getting into the game I wanted to take the time to thank the guys in the press box for the pizza, cookies, and cokes, and most of all for the stats. Saturday afternoon I made my third drive ever to Vincent, Ohio to watch the Warren Warriors battle John Marshall Monarchs from Glen Dale, […]
Tiffin Calvert Senecas survive Margaretta Polar Bears 27-14
September 30, 2023 | contributor
Some Friday early evening football in Tiffin, Ohio brought the Polar Bears (3-3) to town to battle Calvert (5-0) in a game that would not be decided until late in the third quarter kept the good size crowd very much into the game. Calvert was off last week thanks to some illness and super low […]
Tiffin Columbian Tornado blowout the Clyde Fliers 49-14
September 30, 2023 | contributor
Last night I made my way to Frost-Kalnow Stadium in Tiffin, Ohio for the first time to watch Tiffin Columbian battle ClydeFliers. This was my first visit to the stadium and the first time I saw Clyde play. Afer four offensive plays the Tornado had a 21-0 lead. Damien Brockington scored on runs of 63 […]
Chaminade Julienne Eagles run for 451 yards in 48-20 win over Bishop Fenwick Falcons
September 29, 2023 | contributor
Last night I made the drive to Dayton to catch the Eagels from Chaminade Julienne play at home for the first time. The other times I have watched them, they were in the playoffs on a neutral field. The Eagels and Bishop Fenwick Falcons both came in supporting 4-2 records. Aiden Lowery set the tone […]
Ohio State club team shutouts Wright State 48-0 in Great Lakes East Conference Club Football Action
September 24, 2023 | contributor
Sunday afternoon I drove to Fairborn, Ohio to cover the college club game against #2 Ohio State and th home team Wright State University. I was invited by Wright State Special Teams Coordinator Donnie Smith to cover the game. Before the game, I got some thoughts from some of the Raiders players before the game. […]
Watkins Memorial Warriors used strong defense to hand Brooke Bruins a 32-14 setback
September 24, 2023 | contributor
Traveling from Pataskala, Ohio to Wellsburg, West Virginia did little to slow down the Warriors as they made themselves right at home handing a very solid Brooke team a 25-point loss and dropping the Bruins to 3-2 on the season. Brooke had started the season 3-0 they have now suffered back-to-back losses, including a 35-6 […]
Martins Ferry uses fast start to ease past Fairfield Christian Academy 36-7
September 24, 2023 | contributor
Martins Ferry came in the game with a 3-2 record while the Knights came in at 4-1. Both teams had high hopes in this one but a quick 21-0 outburst in the opening quarter allowed the Purple Riders to end any hope the Knights had of another win. The scoring started with a 56-yard run […]
Nebraska 8-man Spotlight: Hitchcock County v. Bertrand (PHOTO GALLERY)
September 23, 2023 | Sykotyk
Deep in southwest Nebraska, the defending Class D2 champion, Hitchcock County Falcons, hosted the Bertrand Vikings in Trenton. The state champs came into the game with a 2-2 overall record. While Bertrand were winless at 0-4. To start the game, JC Kehr returned the opening kickoff 70 yards for the score. Putting the visitors up […]
Westerville South Wildcats conquers Westerville North Warriors 21-13
September 23, 2023 | contributor
Last night I drove to Westerville South High School for the first time since 2018 where I watched Westerville Central defeat Westerville South. On this night I was going to watch the original Westerville rival game pitting Westerville North against Westerville South. The last time North won this game was back in 2005 by a […]
