REBELS CONTAIN THE RED DEVILS
* CONTRIBUTED BY TONY PERAZIO
COLUMBIANA, OH – The atmosphere was electric at Crestview High School as the Rebels prepared to take on the Campbell Memorial Red Devils on their home turf. It was a crisp autumn evening, perfect for football, and the fans were eager to witness what promised to be an exhilarating matchup.
The game kicked off with a burst of energy when Crestview’s Jameson English bulldozed his way into the end zone with a powerful 3-yard touchdown run. The Rebels struck first, taking a 6-0 lead with just 52 seconds left in the opening quarter.
However, the Red Devils were not to be outdone. Malik Young, a talented running back for Campbell Memorial, answered with a 7-yard touchdown run, evening the score at 6-6 with 4:49 left in the second quarter. The momentum, however, quickly swung back in Crestview’s favor. Jameson English, showcasing his agility and speed, broke free for a stunning 27-yard touchdown run, propelling the Rebels to a 13-6 lead with 3:18 left in the second quarter. But the Rebels were not content with just offensive prowess. Max Hawkins, a defensive standout, made a game-changing play by intercepting a pass and returning it an astonishing 55 yards for a pick-six. The scoreboard now showed 20-6 in favor of Crestview with 1:23 remaining in the first half.
Crestview’s defense continued to shine in the third quarter. Mikey Proctor, another defensive star, intercepted a pass and followed in Hawkins’ footsteps with a remarkable 48-yard pick-six. The Rebels extended their lead to 27-6 with 6:52 left in the third. Crestview wasn’t done there. Joey Carr, the team’s reliable kicker, added to the Red Devils’ woes with a perfectly executed 27-yard field goal, pushing the score to 37-6 with 8:28 left in the third quarter.
Campbell Memorial fought back with determination, and Malik Young made a statement with a thrilling 95-yard kickoff return for a touchdown. However, the two-point conversion attempt failed, leaving the score at 37-12 with 8:18 remaining in the game. The Rebels, showing no signs of letting up, continued to dominate. Jameson English found the end zone once again with a 22-yard run, putting Crestview ahead 44-12 with 4:32 left in the game. The Red Devils didn’t go down without a fight. Malik Young displayed his incredible speed and agility once more, breaking free for a breathtaking 74-yard touchdown run, bringing the final score to 44-20.
As the final whistle blew, the Crestview Rebels and their fans celebrated a well-deserved victory. Their impressive performance, both on offense and defense, had secured them a decisive win over the Campbell Memorial Red Devils. It was a game filled with big plays, excitement, and unforgettable moments that would be talked about for years to come.
