JEROMESVILLE — The last “super blue moon” until the year 2037 sat majestically in the night sky Friday behind the visitors bleachers at Hillsdale High School. The rare sight was fitting, because the Falcons dominated in what turned into a once-in-a-blue moon, 31-3 route of visiting Loudonville.
Hillsdale falcons
Late TD sends Hillsdale past Lucas in battle of small-school heavyweights
JEROMESVILLE — Jack Fickes and his Hillsdale teammates exorcised a demon Friday night. A senior quarterback, Fickes rushed for three touchdowns as the Falcons rallied for a 21-17 win over Lucas in a battle of north central Ohio small-school powers.
Another tough test awaits Lucas
LUCAS — There’s no rest for the Cubs. Lucas won’t have any time to sulk after last week’s 17-14 double-overtime loss at Clear Fork. The Cubs, who traditionally play one of the toughest schedules in the state among small-school programs, will visit Hillsdale on Friday in a matchup of local Division VII heavyweights.
High School Football Preview: Hillsdale Falcons
Head coach Trevor Cline returns for his sixth season in charge of the Falcons. A 2012 Hillsdale graduate, Cline is 35-21 with five playoff appearances in his first five seasons. … Senior running back/linebacker Braylen Jarvis rushed for 484 yards and nine touchdowns on 76 carries and had 72 tackles and three interceptions last fall. […]
