Leevi Wade resets own Tri-Valley football record with 362 rushing yards

Dresden witnessed an extraordinary performance by Tri-Valley's Leevi Wade in their October 16 clash against Sheridan. During the Halloween-themed game, the running back showcased his prowess by rushing for 362 yards and scoring five touchdowns, shattering his own record and propelling Tri-Valley to a 38-21 victory in the Muskingum Valley League-Big School Division.

Wade's remarkable display included two touchdowns via a stretch zone run, one to the left and another to the right, where he thwarted tackles and outpaced his opponents. These runs played a pivotal role in Tri-Valley's early leads of 21-0 in the second quarter and 38-14 in the fourth quarter.

The trainer-backed athlete's impressive performance was not limited to this single game; Wade had previously recorded 252 yards on 42 carries in a double-overtime triumph against the Generals in 2025. Reflecting on the game, Wade expressed his determination, stating, "Once you get into the secondary, it's more your stuff. Am I going to let the safety or corner tackle me? Being a running back, that can't happen."

Tri-Valley's coach, Austin Jones, praised Wade's exceptional skills, noting, "He's phenomenal." Wade entered the game with 1,685 yards and 24 touchdowns, surpassing the 2,000-yard milestone for the second consecutive season. He became the first player in MVL history to record three 300-yard performances in a single season.