HS FOOTBALL: Voglino’s speed, big plays lead Carbondale Area past Holy Cross
DUNMORE — Caedon Voglino continued making explosive plays. Carbondale Area’s dynamic running back and kick returner showed off his speed, rushing for 86 yards on three carries and two touchdowns and returning a punt for a touchdown, leading the charge toward a 43-20 win over Holy Cross on Saturday afternoon in a Lackawanna Football Conference Division III game between first-place teams. “It is ...
Caedon Voglino's exceptional speed and big plays propelled Carbondale Area to a 43-20 victory over Holy Cross in a Lackawanna Football Conference Division III game on Saturday. The dynamic running back and kick returner excelled, rushing for 86 yards on three carries, scoring twice on the ground, and returning a punt for a touchdown.
Voglino also contributed with three receptions for 62 yards. "It is all a team effort," Voglino stated, crediting his teammates for their hard work and support. Voglino's explosive play began with a 50-yard rush on the game's first play, setting the tone for Carbondale Area's dominance. He added a 20-yard pass to Cole Balderas on the second scoring drive, extending Carbondale Area's lead to 13-0.
Voglino's prowess continued with a 52-yard punt return for a score, boosting the lead to 19-0. After Holy Cross responded with a 2-yard touchdown reception, Voglino countered with a 27-yard run, extending Carbondale Area's lead to 27-6. He further solidified the lead by catching a 15-yard pass that led to Nick Zaccone's 2-yard touchdown run with one minute left in the first half.
In the second half, Voglino caught a screen pass, breaking through two tackles for a 47-yard run, solidifying Carbondale Area's 40-6 advantage. Roman contributed with 81 yards rushing and his second touchdown. Levi Gabriel wrapped up the scoring with a 27-yard field goal. Carbondale Area's defense played a crucial role in establishing the large lead, holding Holy Cross to just 54 rushing yards on 24 carries and recording multiple tackles for loss.
Balderas and Cole Balderas were standout defensive players, making big plays and setting the offense up for success. Holy Cross showcased a productive passing game, with Luca Berardi catching 10 passes for 147 yards and a touchdown, Chase Rutkoski completing 17 of 28 passes for 229 yards and a touchdown, and Ryan Monroe adding 47 yards on three catches. Tyler Kohut also contributed with three catches for 29 yards.
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