FALCON FEVER KEEPS GROWING

GIRARD, OH- In round 2 of Division IV, Region 13 we got a matchup between two familiar foes in Girard and Jefferson as the Indians hosted the Falcons. The Falcons, who are continuing their great season, looked to get off to a hot start against a strong Girard team that can get going at any time. Jefferson’s seniors, especially quarterback Grant Hitchcock showed that they did not want their season to end just yet with a gutsy win over Girard, 26-20.

Hitchcock started Jefferson off right with a 28-yard touchdown pass to receiver Kaige Boczar to go up 6-0. Girard would punch back with an 8-yard touchdown run by quarterback Stephen Sims, but Hickcock and Boczar would connect again to give the Falcons a 12-7 lead at half. To begin the second half, Girard forced a fumble and shifted momentum with an ensuing score on sneaky play by Sims, and Bobby Alejars who grabbed a sweep and found Anthony Bengala for a 30-yard touchdown pass to give Girard a 13-12 lead. Jefferson’s offense kicked it into the next gear after the trick play and scored on two straight possessions thanks again to Hitchcock. Girard would strike late, but time was not in their favor as Jefferson walked away with the victory.

Looking ahead, Girard will end their season with a 8-4 record. Congratulations to the Indians on an amazing season. For Jefferson, they will advance to round 3 and will take on Canton South next Saturday.

*Contributed By YSN’s Brendan Miller