Tigers host Braves in final scrimmage
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Stephen Forsha-sforsha@gmail.com
GREENFIELD — In their final scrimmage of the preseason, the McClain Tigers played host to the Logan Elm Braves Friday night at McClain Field.
In the three quarters where varsity players played against each other, the Braves outscored MHS, 27-0.
Last season, the Braves made the playoffs, finishing the season at 6-5 overall. MHS went 7-3 in '12.
Logan Elm scored their first touchdown with 2:54 left in the first quarter on a 20-yard score.
In the second quarter, the Braves made it a 14-0 lead following a passing TD at the 6:36 mark of the quarter.
The score went to 21-0 after a 3-yard run by the Braves with 3:43 left in the third quarter. Following a MHS fumble and turnover on the ensuing drive, the Braves capitalized with their fourth touchdown at the 3:08 mark of the third for the 27-point lead.
Though the Tigers were unable to score a TD in the first three quarters, they did have some sparks on both sides of the football in their final tuneup before the '13 season kicks off next Friday (Aug. 30) vs. Adena.
[[In-content Ad]]One plus came when Eric Rowe caught a 15-yard reception on a third down pass by Thomas Schrader, following Schrader keeping the play going by scrambling to find an open receiver. That play was followed with another completion, this time to Kevin Willis.
MHS had a 33-yard touchdown called back as Schrader found Ryan Faulconer down the sideline in the first half. MHS did came back on the next play with a 20-yard pass to James Morris. On fourth down, on the 12-yard line, MHS was unable to score with the pass being batted down by the LE defense.
Dillon Hunick had a 12-yard run to open the third quarter for the Tigers.
On defense, MHS had an interception and Kyle Speakman had a tackle for loss in the third quarter. Late in the third, MHS forced a fourth-and-goal, but LE scored the aforementioned TD.
Note: Don't forget to pick up a free copy of the 2013 First and Ten High School Football Preview presented by The Highland County Press at the office of The HCP at 128 S. High St. in Hillsboro and other area locations throughout Highland and area counties.
In the three quarters where varsity players played against each other, the Braves outscored MHS, 27-0.
Last season, the Braves made the playoffs, finishing the season at 6-5 overall. MHS went 7-3 in '12.
Logan Elm scored their first touchdown with 2:54 left in the first quarter on a 20-yard score.
In the second quarter, the Braves made it a 14-0 lead following a passing TD at the 6:36 mark of the quarter.
The score went to 21-0 after a 3-yard run by the Braves with 3:43 left in the third quarter. Following a MHS fumble and turnover on the ensuing drive, the Braves capitalized with their fourth touchdown at the 3:08 mark of the third for the 27-point lead.
Though the Tigers were unable to score a TD in the first three quarters, they did have some sparks on both sides of the football in their final tuneup before the '13 season kicks off next Friday (Aug. 30) vs. Adena.
[[In-content Ad]]One plus came when Eric Rowe caught a 15-yard reception on a third down pass by Thomas Schrader, following Schrader keeping the play going by scrambling to find an open receiver. That play was followed with another completion, this time to Kevin Willis.
MHS had a 33-yard touchdown called back as Schrader found Ryan Faulconer down the sideline in the first half. MHS did came back on the next play with a 20-yard pass to James Morris. On fourth down, on the 12-yard line, MHS was unable to score with the pass being batted down by the LE defense.
Dillon Hunick had a 12-yard run to open the third quarter for the Tigers.
On defense, MHS had an interception and Kyle Speakman had a tackle for loss in the third quarter. Late in the third, MHS forced a fourth-and-goal, but LE scored the aforementioned TD.
Note: Don't forget to pick up a free copy of the 2013 First and Ten High School Football Preview presented by The Highland County Press at the office of The HCP at 128 S. High St. in Hillsboro and other area locations throughout Highland and area counties.