PARMA — Colonel Crawford ran into an overwhelming force at Friday night’s Division VI state semifinal game at Byers Field in Parma. The Eagles fell to perennial powerhouse Kirtland 49-22 in a Final Four shootout that ended the most successful season in C.C. history. Meanwhile, the seven-time state champion Hornets (14-0) are headed to the […]
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Col. Crawford defense blanks Bucyrus
NORTH ROBINSON — The Colonel Crawford defense registered its first shutout of the season and a big third quarter proved decisive as the Eagles soared past Bucyrus 48-0 on Friday night. Connor McMichael ran for 169 yards and three touchdowns on just 12 carries to lead C.C.’s offense. McMichael’s 10-yard run in the first quarter […]
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Col. Crawford rally keys monster win over Mohawk in battle of unbeatens
SYCAMORE — Seat-squirming drama and huge momentum swings made Friday night’s Northern 10 battle of unbeatens a fitting fall classic in Sycamore. Colonel Crawford combined Peyton Baker’s 23-yard touchdown run midway through the final period and a dramatic goal-line stand in the final four minutes to deny Mohawk and earn a see-saw, 24-21 victory. Joseph […]
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Colonel Crawford overpowers Bucyrus
BUCYRUS — Bucyrus got off on the right foot, but Colonel Crawford had the last word — and it was emphatic. Connor McMichael erupted for six touchdowns and the Eagles hammered Bucyrus 58-6 on Friday night in a Northern 10 game. The Redmen’s Demaris Munn-Page broke loose for a 33-yard touchdown dash just two minutes […]
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Colonel Crawford thumps Buckeye Central in Crawford County clash
NEW WASHINGTON — Colonel Crawford grabbed control in the first quarter, and never let go in rolling past Buckeye Central 62-0 on Friday night in New Washington. The Eagles rebounded from last week’s loss to Mohawk in convincing fashion, roaring to a 30-0 first-quarter lead. The explosion began with Connor McMichael’s 63-yard run, and a […]
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Col. Crawford rolls Richmond Heights in Thursday night clash
NORTH ROBINSON — The Colonel Crawford defense was absolutely suffocating, and the offense held up its end, too, in a 48-0 beating of Richmond Heights on Thursday night in North Robinson. The Eagles defense threw the Spartans back for a total of minus-31 yards in total offense. Richmond Heights tried 19 runs, resulting in minus-52 […]
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Col. Crawford hammers River in convincing opener
NORTH ROBINSON — Big expectations accompany this Colonel Crawford football campaign, and the Eagles lived up to them in their season opener. Coach Jake Bruner’s club hammered River 55-13 in Thursday night’s lidlifter. Connor McMichael ran for 158 yards and three TDs, while Dominic Dean added 68 yards and three more rushing touchdowns. The Eagles […]
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Colonel Crawford routs Oregon Cardinal Stritch
North Robinson Colonel Crawford routs Oregon Cardinal Stritch