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Fan-Fueled Game of the Week:
MANSFIELD — One Richland County team is fighting for its postseason life. Another is trying to position itself to host a first-round playoff game.
GAME OF THE WEEK:
New London (3-5, 3-2) at Plymouth (6-2, 3-2)
According to Drew Pasteur’s Fantastic 50 (www.fantastic50.net) the Big Red already have secured the first playoff berth in program history. Plymouth could put itself in a position to host a first-round game with a win tonight and next week against Crestview.
Plymouth’s prolific offense is triggered by quarterback Hunter Bailey, who has thrown for 1,653 yards and 21 touchdowns while completing 75 of 135 passes and rushed for 677 yards and seven touchdowns. Wideout Tyrell Edmiston is a match-up nightmare. The athletic 6-foot-5 senior has 39 catches for an area-high 1,017 yards and 18 touchdowns. The defense is led by linebacker Chance Butcher, who leads Richland County with 114 tackles. Bailey has four interceptions from his spot in the secondary.
MORE COVERAGE:
Ashland (5-3, 4-1) at Madison (5-3, 3-2)
Plenty of valuable computer points will be on the line when Ashland’s high-flying aerial attack invades Ram Field at StarTek Stadium. Both teams are still in the playoff hunt. The Arrows are fourth in Division II, Region 5 while the Rams are 10th in Division III, Region 8. Ashland quarterback Grant Denbow is north central Ohio’s most prolific passer. The sophomore has competed 166 of 272 passes for 2,084 yards and 19 touchdowns. Denbow’s favorite target is Trey Smith, who has 67 catches for 923 yards and nine TDs. Cole McQuate has 24 grabs for 249 yards, while Lonzo Dampier has 23 catches for 213 yards. Madison’s secondary, led by sophomore Tyrell Ajian (five interceptions) will have its hands full. Alec Keen leads Madison with 68 tackles while Logan Pack has been in on 59 stops. Dakota Gombosch has 8.5 sacks.
Madison’s best defense will be a grind-it-out offense led by running back Juwan Howard, who has rushed for 1,099 yards and 11 TDs on 153 carries.
Mansfield Sr. 64. Lexington 15. FINAL.
Madison 41. Ashland 35. FINAL.
Clear Fork 56. Orville 48. FINAL.
Crestview 7. Monroeville 14. FINAL.
Shelby 12. Norwalk 49. FINAL.
Lucas 14. Danville 28. FINAL.
Plymouth 34. New London 6. FINAL.
Ontario 38. Sandusky 17. FINAL.
North Union 33. Galion 50. FINAL.
Crestline 20. Mohawk 49. FINAL.
