Ashland's comeback attempt falls short at Canal Winchester in Week 11
The teams combined for 80 points, opposing playmakers combined for 500-plus yards of offense, and it came down to a fourth down stop with 2.2 seconds.
In a hard-fought Division II, Region 7 playoff game, No. 12 Ashland edged out No. 5 Canal Winchester in a 43-37 victory. The Arrows secured their spot in the playoffs with a win in Week 10, despite ending the season with a .600 record. Canal Winchester came into the game determined, with coach Corey Coe praising their effort. Ashland's defense held strong, especially late in the fourth quarter, as they continued to outscore their opponents.
First-half highlights included a 13-yard touchdown run by Jamari Snow for the Arrows, followed by a 21-point Ashland comeback in the second half. Key contributors included Kian McGhee and Rai Montez Hughley for Ashland, and Lucas defensive back Sir Anthony Washington for Canal Winchester. Despite a late-game comeback attempt, Ashland's defense made the crucial stops needed to secure the win.
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