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High-Octane Elks In Another Resounding Win
On paper, it was a mismatch. In reality, it was even worse as Centerville clobbered outmanned Miamisburg 54-0 in a Greater Western Ohio Conference crossover. The Elks generated its power game to the tune of 394 yards on 54 carries. It was the first time the south suburban schools had met since 1967. The series is now tied at 3-3.
Star (s) of the Game Defensive stalwarts Eric Engholm, Scott Cole, Sean Fickert, Jamael Green and Adam Replogle.
“We wanted to play hard, play fast and play assignment-sound football,” Engholm said. “The effort was there tonight from all eleven players.”
Said coach Ron Ullery: “Our defense controlled the line and came at them hard. The guys spent a lot of time in their backfield.”
Turning point Sophomore Tristin Boykin provided the electricity with a game-opening 88-yard kickoff return.
“I went to the middle, broke off to the side, saw a seam and only had one guy to beat and I broke that tackle,” Boykin said. “It’s a wonderful feeling scoring my first touchdown.”
What this means Coach Ullery gives his squad a midterm grade of a B. The Elks have generated some momentum entering next week’s GWOC Central opener against Springfield.
Quote “The best thing tonight was the improvement in the special teams with a kickoff return and a punt return (Drew Keister 39-yard return for a TD),” Ullery said. “The kickoff coverage was good.”
Stats Nick Miller bulled his way for 95 yards in 14 carries. “Nothing fancy, just an old-school, throwback, blue-collar guy who can equally play fullbakc or halfback.”
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By Mike
September 22, 2008 10:35 AM | Link to this
I don’t think this game should have ever been scheduled. That game did nothing for either program. In a way, it was kind of detrimental for each team. Centerville, because is wastes an opportunity to get computer points for the post season. Miamisburg, because it’s likely to hurt the moral and confidence of the team. However, I don’t agree with Troy’s Coach Noland. We don’t need to be trapped in a league of 8 teams with only 2 teams having aspirations of post season play. We need more than 2 big schools that are competitive in this area. Where are the good coaches? Lance Schneider has the best chance of getting us another competitive “big School’ in the Dayton area. Beavecreek seems to have a change in attitude over there. Maybe they’ll be able to get their program on track. They certainly have the potential to be a power. They (like most schools) just need some discipline and dedication instilled into the kids.By Warpath93
September 25, 2008 11:34 AM | Link to this
I like the league set up now. Wayne & Centerville are the traditional Dayton big boys. Northmont is getting close, but need to beat Creek 5-0 and either Wayne 5-0 or Centerville 4-1 to make it in. Glad to see Creek doing well. Most of the time Wayne blows them out, but could be a good game this year. Sidenote; Wayne’s 7th grade & 8th grade beat Northmont’s last night.