REBELS FEEL A CHANGE IN THE WIND
* CONTRIBUTED BY TONY PERAZIO
COLUMBIANA, OH – The air was charged with excitement as the Crestview Rebels clashed with the Newton Falls Tigers in a thrilling football showdown. The stadium was filled with devoted fans, their voices echoing through the crisp autumn evening. Both teams were determined to emerge victorious, but it would take every ounce of their skill and determination to come out on top.
As the first quarter unfolded, the Rebels struck first. At the 2 minutes and 36 seconds mark, Jameson English, a dynamic quarterback back, took off running and exploded through the Tigers’ defense, scampering 12 yards into the end zone for a touchdown. The stadium erupted in cheers as the Rebels took an early 6-0 lead.
The Rebels’ momentum continued into the second quarter. At the 6 minutes and 7 seconds mark, Max Hawkins, another talented running back, punched in a 6-yard touchdown run. The Rebels were now up 13-0 after a successful PAT.
But the Tigers were not to be outdone. Caden Short, the Tigers’ determined running back, embarked on a mission to bring his team back into the game. At the 3 minutes and 58 seconds mark, he powered through the Rebels’ defense, dashing 16 yards for a much-needed touchdown. The Tigers were on the scoreboard, trailing 13-7.
Newton Falls continued to claw their way back into contention. With just 4 minutes and 27 seconds left in the third quarter, Caden Short once again found the end zone with an 18-yard touchdown run. With a successful PAT, the Tigers now held a narrow 14-13 lead.
The game had become a nail-biter, with both teams battling fiercely for supremacy. But the Rebels had one last surge left in them. With 1 minute and 57 seconds remaining in the game, Max Hawkins answered the call. He bulldozed his way into the end zone with another 6-yard touchdown run, giving the Rebels a critical 20-14 lead.
As the final seconds ticked away, the Tigers fought valiantly to mount a comeback. However, the Rebels’ defense stood strong, denying the Tigers any opportunity to score. The final whistle blew, and the scoreboard displayed the hard-fought victory: Crestview Rebels 20, Newton Falls Tigers 14.
