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Midview and Olmsted Falls put together an exciting first half, combining for seven touchdowns as the teams headed into halftime with Olmsted Falls leading 28-21. Both offenses found success on the ground, trading big plays throughout the opening two quarters.
Midview struck first to take a 7-0 lead before Olmsted Falls quickly responded, scoring after just two snaps to tie the game at 7-7. The Middies answered when Brennen “Mooks” Newton rushed for an 18-yard touchdown, putting Midview back in front, 14-7.
Olmsted Falls responded with a major play of its own as Owen Radigan broke free for a 73-yard touchdown run to even the score at 14-14. On the ensuing kickoff, the ball struck a Midview player, allowing the Bulldogs to recover it and regain possession.
Olmsted Falls continued to find success offensively in the second quarter, scoring another touchdown to take a 21-14 lead. Midview answered when Newton connected with Noah Rivera for a six-yard touchdown pass, tying the game at 21-21.
The Bulldogs responded once again, with Grant Hrabnicky running for a five-yard touchdown to put Olmsted Falls ahead, 28-21. Olmsted Falls then made a key defensive play late in the half, intercepting Newton’s pass as the Bulldogs carried their seven-point advantage into halftime.
Olmsted Falls carried that momentum into the second half, striking first in the third quarter. A nine-yard rushing touchdown from Cameron Pesch extended the Bulldogs’ lead to 35-21, putting more pressure on the Midview offense to respond.
The Bulldogs’ defense continued to make its presence felt, coming up with another interception to halt a Midview possession. Olmsted Falls held the Middies scoreless in the third quarter, maintaining its two-touchdown advantage heading into the final period.
In the fourth quarter, Olmsted Falls continued to rely on its ground game. Hrabnicky found the end zone for his second rushing touchdown of the night, scoring from nine yards out to extend the Bulldogs’ lead to 42-21.
With the offense continuing to produce and the defense limiting Midview’s opportunities, Olmsted Falls controlled the remainder of the game to secure the 42-21 victory.
Final: Olmsted Falls 42, Midview 21.
Players of the Game:
Olmsted Falls: Grant Hrabnicky — Hrabnicky scored two rushing touchdowns, including a five-yard score in the second quarter and a nine-yard touchdown in the fourth, helping the Bulldogs build their lead and seal the victory.
Midview: Brennen “Mooks” Newton — Newton contributed both on the ground and through the air, scoring an 18-yard rushing touchdown and throwing a six-yard touchdown pass to Noah Rivera. His efforts helped Midview keep the game close through the first half.
