by The Wadsworth Grizzlies had a very effective and balanced offensive attack that Medina simply could not stop. This efficient offensive attack combined with a great defensive performance led to a 51-7 victory for the Grizzlies.
Medina’s offense was shut down all night as quarterback Cason Diiulio only completed 14 passes on 32 attempts for 102 yards and 3 interceptions. To make matters worse, the running game was very underwhelming with running back Cooper Joesfczyk having just 71 yards on 12 carries.
On the other hand Wadsworth’s offense was efficient and at times explosive as quarterback Brysen Hall completed 12 passes on 18 attempts for 194 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Wadsworth’s run game was also effective as running backs Cooper Gray and Gavin Madigan combined for 211 yards rushing while Gavin Madigan had 3 rushing touchdowns.
Wadsworth quarterback Brysen Hall threw a 69 yard touchdown pass to Calix Lemp on the opening drive to take a 7-0 lead. This was followed by Medina quarterback Cason Diiulio throwing an interception on Medina’s opening drive. Not long after the interception Hall threw a 45 yard touchdown pass to Jacob Earnest to put Wadsworth up 14-0 early. Gavin Madigan also had a 39 yard touchdown run to put the Grizzlies up 21-0 in the first quarter. However, a pick six by Korde Carey of Medina made the score 21-7 with Wadsworth leading.
Gavin Madigan started the second quarter with a 17 yard touchdown run to put Wadsworth up 28-7. Wadsworth’s next drive ended with a 28 yard field goal by Jack Dinwiddie to put the Grizzlies up 31-7 late in the first half. On the next drive Shawn Kincaid had a pick six for Wadsworth making the score 38-7 with just over 2 minutes left in the half. With Medina’s offense struggling to move the ball Wadsworth led 38-7 at the end of the first half.
The second half went by quickly due to a running clock and there was not as much action as there was in the first half. However, Gavin Madigan had a 18 yard touchdown run to put Wadsworth up 44-7 in the third quarter. In the fourth quarter backup quarterback Kyle Schmeltzer had a 2 yard touchdown run to put Wadsworth up 51-7. Medina failed to score an offensive touchdown all game and Wadsworth won with a final score of 51-7.
Medina Battling Bees players of the game
Running back Cooper Joesfczyk had 71 yards on 12 carries and wide receiver Brian Wuchter had 7 catches for 58 yards.
Wadsworth Grizzlies players of the game
Quarterback Brysen Hall completed 12 passes on 18 attempts for 194 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 1 interception.
Running backs Cooper Gray and Gavin Madigan combined for 211 yards rushing and Gavin Madigan had 3 rushing touchdowns.
Wide receiver Calix Lemp had 3 catches for 92 yards and a touchdown.
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