East Clinton falls to Batavia to open '14 season

The 2014 season opener for the East Clinton football team had over an hourlong lightning delay and eventually ended in a non-league loss, as EC was defeated by the Batavia Bulldogs by a 26-9 score Friday night.

The Astros (0-1) were held scoreless in the first half but scored three points in the third and six points in the fourth.

As for Batavia, they scored 19 of their 26 points in the second quarter, along with seven points in the fourth.

For EC, sophomore Anthony Osburn scored the fourth-quarter touchdown, as he finished the game with five carries for 25 yards. His longest rush went for 14 yards.

Leading the Astros on the ground was senior Zac Hrabak, who had eight carries for 36 yards.

For the game, EC finished with 40 yards rushing as a team.

Through the air, junior QB Erik Moore was 17-of-30 for 169 yards for EC, with two interceptions. He averaged 9.9 yards per completion. In total, EC had four players attempt at least one pass, as the team finished with 238 yards passing on 21 completions.

The leading receiver for EC was Brian Barnes (a junior), who had seven receptions for 69 yards. He was followed by Clyde Snow, who had seven receptions for 65 yards.

Osburn totaled four receptions for 54 yards, averaging 13.5 ypc.

Defensively, EC was led by junior Dakota Meyer with 11 total tackles (two solo). Next in line was senior Jesse Livingston with six tackles (two solo).

Hrabak had one sack in the game, while Livingston and Barnes combined for a sack.

Moore, when playing defensive back, had one interception.

The Astros will host Blanchester (0-1) this Friday for their home opener. Last season, EC defeated BHS, 28-25. Blanchester lost their season opener to Clinton-Massie, 42-0.

Batavia (1-0) will travel to Mariemont for their Week 2 game.