H.S. Football Roundup | Fisher Catholic wins in overtime as area teams fall
Fisher Catholic secured a thrilling overtime win while other area football teams struggled in a tough week of play.
Fisher Catholic emerged victorious in a dramatic overtime win, propelling their season record to 2-0. Trailing 16-12 at halftime, the Irish rebounded with two key plays: James Wilkinson intercepted a pass at the goal line with nine seconds remaining in regulation, forcing overtime, and Ethan O’Rielley scored a 14-yard touchdown in the first overtime play. The defense then secured a crucial fourth-down stop from the three-yard line, sealing the win.
Huntington suffered a significant 34-7 loss to Berne Union, falling behind 20-0 at the end of the first quarter and trailing 27-7 at halftime. The lone touchdown for Berne Union came via a pass from Carson Kiger to James Hocking, while the Rockets threw for 111 yards.
Delaware Hayes defeated Lancaster 28-13, while Teays Valley overcame Bloom-Carroll 35-14. Licking Valley triumphed 40-14 over Amanda-Clearcreek, Fairfield Union claimed a 20-14 victory over Colonel Crawford, and Trimble secured a 42-0 win against Fairfield Christian Academy. Lucasville Valley defeated Liberty Union 30-24.
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