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DRAGONS GET BURNED BY STREETSBORO

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STREETSBORO OH- Niles, playoff run came to an abrupt end Friday night as they were outmatches by an explosive Streetsboro team 41-6. All 41 points for the Rockets came in the first half.

Niles sole touchdown came in the 2nd Qtr when Zack Leonard found Alleni Fryer for a 20 yard pass, then he gained 20 yards himself on the ground, and the drive was capped off by a 2 yard touchdown run from Travis Molnar. When Niles missed on their next scoring opportunity late in the first half, the Rockets offense hit them again with a late score before halftime. Streetsboro scored on six of six first half possessions.

Niles still finished the season strong. Capped by their first home playoff win in program history. The only NE8 team they didn’t play this season was Hubbard, who also fell this week. The two teams would be eligible to match up with each other. Stay tuned as the week continues for updates on Niles week 9 possibilities.

DRAGONS SECURE FIRST HOME PLAYOFF WIN

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NILES OH- It’s a long history of Niles football full of tons of talented players. However, Niles came in to Friday night still seeking their first win at home in the playoffs in the program’s history. Their opponent Ravenna put up a fight, but it was too much Dragons as they coasted to a 35-21 win.

Zack Leonard impresses as always with 17 carries for 214 yards and 2 touchdowns. Freshman Antuan Gardner also chipped in with 17 carries for 136 yards with a pair of house calls. Leonard also found the promise land through the air on a pass to Alleni Fryer. Leonard also contributed on defense collecting a key interception in the first quarter, and another one later in the game. He accounted for two of the three turnovers forced by the Dragons defense.

Niles first home playoff game also caps off an undefeated road schedule. The Dragons went 4-0 in the friendly confines of Bo Rein Stadium. The Dragons advance and will travel to Streetsboro in round 2 of the playoffs next Friday.