by Brunswick, Ohio – The Brunswick Blue Devils hosted the Olmsted Falls Bulldogs at Brunswick Auto Mart Stadium for their home opener of the 2024 season. The Bulldogs went on to secure a 27-3 week two win over the Blue Devils on the road.
Olmsted Falls started off the game with the ball on their own 20-yard line. The Bulldogs and the Blue Devils had long opening possessions, which resulted in each team having one drive in the first quarter. The Bulldogs swiftly moved down the field into Brunswick territory, before getting stuffed short at the 1-yard line, which resulted in a turnover on downs. The Blue Devils took control of the ball, marched down to Bulldog territory, and scored the game’s first points with 0:12 seconds left in the first, giving the Blue Devils a 3-0 lead going into the second quarter.
Olmsted Falls and Brunswick alternated punts to begin the second quarter. On Olmsted Falls’ next drive, the Bulldogs trotted down the field and scored a 4-yard rushing touchdown from fullback Owen Singleton, giving the Bulldogs a 7-3 lead with 3:16 left in the first half. Brunswick, then on a short drive which resulted in a punt, set the Bulldogs up for a late field goal score with 0:04 seconds remaining in the half. Olmsted Falls took a 10-3 lead into the locker rooms at halftime.
The third quarter started off just as the second quarter did, both teams punting on their respective drives. Brunswick then got the ball back and went for a close 4th down, not being able to convert, which lead to a turnover on downs. The Bulldogs started off on their own 42-yard line, and ended the drive with another field goal, giving them a 13-3 lead over the Blue Devils with 3:13 left in the third quarter. Brunswick, starting to feel the late game pressure being down ten points, threw a costly interception, which resulted in a Bulldogs touchdown drive. Scoring once again was Owen Singleton on a 31-yard rush, giving Olmsted Falls a 20-3 lead with 0:04 seconds left in the third.
Going into the fourth quarter, it was all Olmsted Falls with a 17-point lead. Brunswick then had a decent drive, but ultimately resulted in a turnover on downs. Olmsted Falls’ next drive resulted in yet another Bulldogs touchdown off of a quarterback run by Jimmy Rosol for 5 yards, giving the Bulldogs a 27-3 lead with 7:30 remaining in the game. The remainder of the game was all punts, and the Bulldogs secured an away game victory. Brunswick and Olmsted Falls played a great game, but it was all Bulldogs after a ground-pounding performance resulting in a big win.
Next Week
The Brunswick Blue Devils (0-2) look to rebound from a tough home loss as they travel to Highland Stadium to take on the Highland Hornets; Kickoff at 7 PM on Friday, September 6th.
The Olmsted Falls Bulldogs (2-0) are looking to stay hot as they host the Canfield Cardinals for their home opener at Charles A Harding Memorial Stadium; Kickoff at 7 PM on Friday, September 6th.
Player of the Game:
Owen Singleton (FB)- Olmsted Falls: 22 rush attempts, 152 rush yards, 2 rush touchdowns
Top Performers
Olmsted Falls Bulldogs
Owen Singleton: 22 rush attempts, 152 rush yards, 2 TD
Callen Kaufman: 2-2 field goal attempts (25 yd, 30 yd); 3-3 PAT
Brunswick Blue Devils
Vincenzo DiTeodoro: 1-1 field goal attempts (41 yd)
Scoring Summary
1st Quarter
Brunswick 0:12 – Vincenzo DiTeodoro, 41-yard field goal (kick good) (3-0 Brunswick)
2nd Quarter
Olmsted Falls 3:16 – Owen Singleton, 4-yard run (kick good) (7-3 Olmsted Falls)
Olmsted Falls 0:04 – Callen Kaufman, 25-yard field goal (kick good) (10-3 Olmsted Falls)
3rd Quarter
Olmsted Falls 3:13 – Callen Kaufman, 30-yard field goal (kick good) (13-3 Olmsted Falls)
Olmsted Falls 0:55 – Owen Singleton, 31-yard run (kick good) (20-3 Olmsted Falls)
4th Quarter
Olmsted Falls 7:30 – Jimmy Rosol, 5-yard QB run (kick good) (27-3 Olmsted Falls)
Re-watch the KEE On Sports Game of the Week here: Olmsted Falls @ Brunswick
