By Drew Terhall
DailyAdvocate.com
DARKE COUNTY — Listed below are the scores and stats from the primary spherical of the OHSAA Soccer playoffs on Oct. 27.
12 Bradford 8 (5-5) at 5 Minster 50 (9-2)
After a season of not having a varsity group, the Railroaders made it to the postseason. They fell to the Wildcats on the highway after they took a 50-0 lead at halftime within the Division VII, Area 28 first spherical playoff recreation.
Head coach Nick Bandstra was pleased with his group’s efforts on this recreation. They made some performs early on, however couldn’t get something going as soon as Minster began rolling.
“I’m pleased with all of them. They did all the pieces I requested them to do. Is it the outcome we wish? No. We knew developing right here was a frightening process. We fought all evening,” Bandstra mentioned.
Within the first quarter, junior quarterback Owen Canan made some throws to seniors Landon Wills and Hudson Hill for first downs. Senior Garrett Trevino had an interception within the first quarter.
Junior quarterback James Niemeyer had 4 passing touchdowns and a dashing landing within the recreation.
Within the fourth quarter, Bradford put collectively a scoring drive. Canan discovered Hill twice on the drive. The primary time, Hill fought by means of a defensive cross interference to get the Railroaders near the redzone. The second time, Hill mossed the defender for a 28-yard landing.
Bradford ends the season with a 5-5 document. The group will lose 9 seniors from this group. Bandstra mentioned all 12 months lengthy, the children bought higher and higher. He believes this system will likely be heading in the right direction so long as they preserve this going.
“We lose a very good senior class, however I believe we return loads of good children. If we are able to preserve going and preserve constructing it, I believe we’re heading in the right direction,” Bandstra mentioned.
A full recreation recap will be discovered on our web site, dailyadvocate.com
2 Versailles 40 (9-2) vs 15 Troy Christian 0 (3-8)
The Tigers get the shutout within the first spherical to maneuver on within the Division VI playoffs. Head coach Ryan Jones mentioned his group got here out ready and able to go for this one.
“I believed we made enhancements all through the week. We actually got here out with the fitting perspective. That’s one thing we discuss lots is having the fitting perspective, being ready,” Jones mentioned.
Senior Joel Gehret rushed for 3 touchdowns within the recreation. Senior Michael Osborne had a passing landing to senior Zach Meyer. Junior Ross Francis and senior Aaron Bowlin every had a dashing landing.
The Tigers took a 34-0 lead at halftime. The offense was clicking from the beginning whereas the protection didn’t let a lot previous them.
Versailles will proceed their run with a second spherical recreation towards the seventh seed Twin Valley South on Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. Versailles will host the sport for his or her final dwelling recreation of the season.
A full recreation recap will be discovered on our web site, dailyadvocate.com
Across the county:
2 Ansonia 52 (11-0) vs 15 Lockland 7 (5-6)
The Tigers transfer on to the second spherical of the Division VII, Area 28 playoffs. Ansonia led 16-0 after the primary quarter and by no means trailed.
Senior Keegen Weiss had 215 yards dashing and 4 touchdowns. Senior Garrett Stammen and freshman Jacob Schmitmeyer every had a dashing landing as nicely. Senior quarterback Nick Burns had a landing cross to senior Trevor Hemmerich.
The Ansonia protection had three turnovers within the recreation. Senior Wyatt Spencer and freshman Wyatt Unrast every had an interception. Sophomore Matt Middleton had a fumble restoration.
Ansonia will host the tenth seed Mechanicsburg on Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. for his or her subsequent playoff matchup.
5 Tri-Village 35 (10-1) vs 12 Nationwide Path 0 (4-7)
Within the Division VI, Area 24 matchup, the Patriots outgained the Blazers 313-164 in a rematch of final week’s recreation.
Senior quarterback Braden Keating had two passing touchdowns and two dashing touchdowns. Each landing passes had been to sophomore Trey Sagester. Keating had 141 yards passing and 56 yards dashing.
Senior operating again Reed Wehr had 116 yards dashing and a dashing landing. He additionally led in receiving with 4 catches and 58 yards.
Sagester and junior Mason Weathington every had an interception. Sophomore Landen Moore had a fumble restoration.
The Patriots will journey to the fourth seed West Liberty-Salem on Nov. 3 for a 7 p.m. kickoff for his or her subsequent playoff matchup.
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