by Streetsboro, OH – Richtell McCallister helped pace the Streetsboro ground attack, with 21 carries for 310 yards and four scores, as #2 seed Streetsboro advanced to the regional semifinal in Division III, Region 9, with a 54-21 win over visiting Dover Saturday afternoon.
Dover moved down the field on their first possession of the game in the first quarter.
Quarterback TC Molk capped the drive with a seven-yard touchdown run. The ensuing point after was good to put the Crimson Tornadoes up 7-0 in the first.
But Streetsboro marched right back down the field, capping off their scoring drive when Maysun Klimak found Carter Giacomo for a 25-yard touchdown reception. The ensuing point after failed, and Dover ended the first quarter up 7-6.
After halting a Red Tornadoes drive, the Rockets powered into the end zone, thanks to a 55-yard touchdown run by senior running back and Eastern Kentucky commit Richtell McCallister.
Shortly after, the game got delayed due to lightning in the area. It would eventually be postponed to Saturday afternoon.
Not too long after, Maysun Klimak found Carter Giacomo for a 75-yard touchdown reception. The ensuing point after was good, and Streetsboro led 19-7.
Donovan Washington-Perdue would get in on the fun himself, furthering the success of the vaunted Rocket rushing attack.
His scores from 33 and five yards out would increase the lead to 33-7 with 2:37 left in the half.
After a Dover score, thanks to Aiden Hall’s connection with Nathan Ravine, Richtell McCallister added his second rush touchdown of the game from 66 yards out. This pushed the lead to 40-14 going into the half.
“They challenged one another to be better than last night. The way that we finished that second quarter was the best execution we’ve had all year.” said Streetsboro head coach Pete Thompson.
In the second half, McCallister would add a pair of scores (in the third and fourth, respectively), and Dover would add one of their own with a minute left for the final tally.
Junior quarterback Maysun Klimak completed 7 of 10 passes for 194 yards and a pair of scores. He also had six carries for 21 rushing yards as well.
Senior wide receiver Carter Giacomo had four catches for 139 yards and a pair of scores. Senior running back Donovan Washington-Perdue had nine carries for 73 yards and a pair of scores to add to the winning effort.
The Rockets improve to 8-0. They advance to take on Canfield next Friday night.
Dover finishes their season at 5-4.
PLAYER OF THE GAME – Richtell McCallister (Senior) – Streetsboro
The Eastern Kentucky football commit and Akron East transfer has fit like a glove in the high-octane Streetsboro offense. He continued to do so Saturday afternoon, with 21 carries, 310 rushing yards, and four touchdowns.
