FITCH FINDS A WAY IN DOUBLE OVERTIME
AUSTINTOWN OH- In a thrilling matchup, Fitch continued a winning streak by narrowly outlasting St. Ignatius 24-21 in a gripping two-overtime battle. The first quarter was marked by both offenses struggling to find the end zone. However, the second quarter saw Fitch break the deadlock as Brady Evans caught a 12-yard touchdown pass from DeShawn Vaughn, capping an impressive 80-yard drive and giving Fitch a 7-0 lead at the half.
St. Ignatius responded in the third quarter when Max Woidke intercepted a pass and returned it 65 yards for a pick-six, leveling the score at 7-7. The fourth quarter featured a back-and-forth battle, with Grant Washington running for a 2-yard TD, putting St. Ignatius ahead 14-7. Fitch answered with a determined 13-play, 80-yard drive that culminated in Deon’Dray Richard’s 1-yard rushing TD, tying the game at 14-14 with just 3 seconds left on the clock.
Overtime brought more drama as DeShawn Vaughn powered his way into the end zone with an 8-yard rushing TD, putting Fitch ahead 21-14. St. Ignatius responded with Grant Washington’s 7-yard rushing TD, forcing a second overtime. In the second overtime period, Anthony Ruggles sealed the victory for Fitch with a 24-yard field goal, securing the dramatic 24-21 win.
Player of the game honors went to Fitch’s Dan Evans III, who had an interception and four tackles, while St. Ignatius’ Max Woidke stood out with two interceptions, including the crucial pick-six. This thrilling contest showcased the resilience and determination of both teams, with Fitch emerging victorious to maintain a 3-1 record.
