by Mentor, OH- When these two teams met in Week 6, Brunswick was able to keep the game within reach for two quarters despite falling to Mentor 35-14. Tonight, was a different story as Scotty Fox and The Mentor Cardinals clicked on all cylinders in a big win over The Brunswick Blue Devils 35-14 at Jerome T. Osborne Stadium.
Brunswick had some early momentum following a strong kickoff to begin the game to get them into enemy territory. But the Cardinal defense led by Notre Dame commit Brenan Vernon, allowed 3 points in the last eight quarters coming into the game held forcing one of many Blue Devil punts. After a few solid plays from Quarterback Scotty Fox put an exclamation point on the opening drive. Fox juked around a few Blue Devil defenders for a 33-yard touchdown for his longest rush of the season.
Mentor made sure to keep control of the game on both sides of the ball with stout defense play and putting the ball in their best playmakers hands. The Cardinals put together another excellent drive with through the air and on the ground capped off by a 4-yard touchdown pass to Wideout Nick Jares on a quick out route from the goal line.
With the lead in hand, Mentor looked to continue its impressive first quarter with another score and that is just what they did in just two plays. Mitchell Waite, the Cardinals leading rusher scored his 10th touchdown of the season from 40 yards away to give Mentor a commanding 21-0 lead.
The 2nd quarter was a continuation of complete control by Mentor on both sides of the football. The Cardinals defense forced another punt which led to more points on the scoreboard. This time the recipient of the score was Jacob Snow. A perfect throw from Fox on a flea flicker led to Snow making an impressive leaping catch in the endzone for the 39-yard score.
Mentor put together a methodical scoring drive before half to extend the lead. It was truly a night where Fox could not go wrong. Snow caught a deflected pass from his teammate Holden Cerny for his 2nd score of the night. Brunswick would go on to add two scores from Jack Safko and John Crawford in the 4th quarter to avoid being shutout.
Despite not having their leading receiver tonight in Jordan Stapleton, Mentor played exceptionally well offensively and took care of business tonight moving on to the next round. Next week brings another rematch for the Cardinals, The Canton McKinley Bulldogs who they were victorious over 34-21 back in Week 1. Brunswick finishes the season with a 3-8 record.
Player of the Game:
Mentor Sophomore Quarterback Scotty Fox- 221 yards passing, 4 total touchdowns (3 passing, 1 rushing)
