LEOPARDS LEAVE IT ALL ON THE FIELD
Liberty put up a valiant fight, but ultimately, Norwayne emerged victorious with a final score of 56-27 in a thrilling football matchup.
In the first quarter, Dillon Morlock of Norwayne set the tone with a 5-yard touchdown run at 6:55, giving his team an early lead of 7-0. Liberty quickly responded as Dwayne Moody returned the kickoff for an impressive 75-yard touchdown at 6:50, narrowing the gap to 7-6. Norwayne continued their offensive prowess, with Jaxon Siegenthaler connecting with Mason Saal for a 43-yard touchdown pass at 4:30, extending their lead to 13-6.
The second quarter featured more action, with Siegenthaler finding Dylan Smith for a 43-yard touchdown pass, making it 20-6. Liberty fought back as Tawann Tutwiler ran for a 12-yard touchdown, cutting the deficit to 20-13. A crucial interception from Liberty’s Brashawn Hicks at the 1-yard line prevented Norwayne from adding more points.
The third quarter saw a flurry of scoring. Morlock ran for a 1-yard touchdown at 9:30, followed by Moyer’s 6-yard touchdown run at 7:25, extending Norwayne’s lead to 33-13. Daqaun Moody gave Liberty hope with a fumble recovery and a 65-yard touchdown return at 7:02, making it 33-20. Dylan Smith ran for a 12-yard touchdown at 2:49 for Norwayne, pushing the score to 40-20. Liberty fought back as Tawann Tutwiler connected with Dwayne Moody on a 55-yard touchdown pass at 2:39, bringing the score to 40-27.
In the final quarter, Norwayne’s Siegenthaler ran for a 3-yard touchdown at 9:45, expanding their lead to 47-27. A pivotal moment came with Brayden Hostettler blocking a punt, resulting in a safety for Norwayne at 8:22, and a score of 49-27. Logan Hackworth added a 10-yard touchdown run for Norwayne at 4:47, sealing the victory with a final score of 56-27.
The game showcased the determination of both teams, but Norwayne’s consistent offense and pivotal plays secured their win in this hard-fought contest.
