by Liberty, Ohio – The Warren JFK Eagles shut out the visiting Rootstown Rovers, 33-0, on homecoming night at Leopard Stadium.
JFK got things started when Caleb Hadley found Aidan Rossi for a 66-yard touchdown toss. Rossi converted the two-point try, and the Eagles led 8-0 with 8:11 left in the first.
Nic Malek picked off a pass on defense for Rootstown, setting the Rovers up with great field position. However, the JFK defense came up with a stop.
The Eagles looked to add to their lead late in the first half, driving to the Rootstown 5. However, the Rover defense held the line and got the ball back on downs.
After a three and out, Rootstown punted the ball away, and freshman Devonte Taylor did the rest, returning the ball 47 yards to the house. This increased the JFK lead to 14-0 going into the half.
Thomas Valent had the first of his two interceptions in the second half, but a potential touchdown was called back due to an illegal block.
Nevertheless, the Eagles had great field position to start their drive. Caleb Hadley found Lamarcus Provitt for a 20-yard touchdown reception to increase the Eagle lead to 20-0 with 4:38 left in the third.
Later in the same quarter, Hadley would take a quarterback keeper 18 yards to the house. This increased the lead to 27-0 with :35 left in the third.
Sophomore running back Thomas Easton had a 38-yard touchdown run late in the fourth quarter to cap the scoring.
Warren JFK senior Thomas Valent had a pair of interceptions in the second half to aid the winning effort.
Warren JFK (6-1) (1-1 Portage Trail Conference) hosts Cleveland Central Catholic on October 14th.
Rootstown (5-2) travels to Grand Valley for a non-conference contest next Friday night.
PLAYERS OF THE GAME
Warren JFK QB Caleb Hadley
The junior signal-caller, who also doubles as a defensive lineman, accounted for three touchdowns Friday. He threw a pair of touchdowns, and ran for another.
Warren JFK LB Thomas Valent
The senior had two interceptions in the second half.
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