by The Olmsted Falls Bulldogs closed out their regular season in dominant fashion, defeating the North Ridgeville Rangers 49-14. The Bulldogs got an incredible performance from their quarterback Cameron Pesch. Pesch finished the night 16/23 for 270 passing yards, 6 carries for 71 rushing yards, and 5 total touchdowns.
Grant Hrabnicky got the Bulldogs off to a fast start with a 48-yard gain on their first offensive snap. That led to a 4-yard touchdown run by Owen Radigan to start the scoring. The Bulldogs immediately took back over after forcing a fumble on Rangers receiver Jacob Stout. Pesch then found Hrabnicky for a 3-yard touchdown to make it 14-0.
In the second quarter, Olmsted Falls extended their lead to 21-0 when Khye Gilbert hauled in a perfect 38-yard pass from Pesch. Keagan Smith got the Bulldogs defense another turnover by picking off Rangers quarterback Braden Harrison. However, the Rangers got the ball right back the very next play after a fumbled handoff was recovered by Davien Byers.
North Ridgeville was unable to capitalize after the fumble, but their next drive was a different story. Harrison went deep and connected with Cole Allison for a 93-yard score to get the Rangers on the board. Allison racked up 176 yards on just 6 receptions. Just before halftime, the Rangers defense came through with a big play. On first and goal from the 7-yard line, Pesch fumbled and it was picked up by Colton Crumley. That kept the score at 21-7.
Olmsted Falls began the third quarter with a strong drive that was capped off by a 30-yard run by Pesch. The Bulldogs added on with a touchdown pass by Pesch to Keagan Smith to put them up 35-7. Smith was another standout for the Bulldogs, catching 7 passes for 96 yards to go along with his interception on defense. North Ridgeville then finally got back into the end zone with a 13-yard pass from Harrison to Gus Dutta.
In the fourth quarter, Pesch connected with Smith for his 2nd touchdown catch of the night. The Bulldogs added the games final score when Mason Cerovac intercepted Harrison and took it back 75-yards to make it 49-14. The Bulldogs close regular season with an 8-2 record and will look ahead to the playoffs. The Rangers finish their season at 3-7.
Olmsted Falls Players of the Game:
QB Cameron Pesch: 16/23, 270 passing yards, 6 carries, 71 rushing yards, 5 total TDs
WR/DB Keagan Smith: 7 catches, 96 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT
RB Owen Radigan: 20 carries, 95 yards, 1 TD
North Ridgeville Players of the Game:
HB Cole Allison: 6 catches, 176 yards, 4 carries, 20 yards, 1 TD
WR Jacob Stout: 10 catches, 98 yards
