by Maple Heights, Ohio – Maple Heights defeated Willoughby South, 30-6, on Friday evening in a non-conference matchup.
In the first quarter, the two teams traded stops, and Bobby Tomasic recovered a fumble for the Rebels.
In the second quarter, the Maple defense halted South’s drive, thanks to stopping a Tyrone Singleton run on fourth down.
From there, they took over on downs, and capped off the drive with a score thanks to a huge fourth-down conversion.
Dawon King tossed the ball off to Ashton Pugh, who tossed it to a wide open Jaylin Cannon in the end zone. Senior Ed Robinson III converted the two-point try and the Mustangs led 8-0 with 7:58 left in the second.
Late in the first half, Quinten Wilson picked off a pass and took it deep into Maple territory, but a forced fumble gave the Mustangs the ball right back.
In the third quarter, Maple looked to add to their lead. However, a bad snap on fourth down set up South with great field position. They would take advantage of a personal foul penalty to get on the board.
Senior Colin Quinlan rushed for a two-yard score with 4:38 left in the third. However, the ensuing two-point try was no good, and Maple held the lead, 8-6.
Not too long after, Ed Robinson III broke free for an 87-yard touchdown run for the Mustangs. The ensuing two-point try was good, and Maple led 16-6 with 3:43 left in the third.
After another defensive stop, Robinson III went in once again to put the Mustangs up 22-6 early in the fourth.
Devin Poole took it in from a yard out, and Ashton Pugh had a nice catch on a fade to the back of the end zone for the final ponts.
Mustang senior quarterback Dawon King went 11 of 16 passing for 126 yards. He also had 7 carries for 60 yards.
For the Rebels, senior Colin Quinlan had 10 carries for 79 yards and a score. He went 8 of 11 passing for 101 yards through the air. Tyrone Singleton had 18 carries for 73 yards.
Maple Heights (2-1) takes on Shaw next Friday night to open up Lake Erie League.
Willoughby South (1-2) hosts Madison to open up Western Reserve conference play.
PLAYER OF THE GAME
Senior RB Ed Robinson III (Maple Heights)
Robinson was dominant on the ground Friday night, with 23 carries for 213 yards and a pair of scores, including the 87 yard scamper in the third.
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