EAST LIVERPOOL, OH- At Beaver Local’s home turf, it was a one-sided affair as they shut out Brooke with a decisive 35-0 victory, showcasing both defensive prowess and offensive firepower.
The scoring kicked off with Luke Rettos bulldozing his way into the end zone on a 2-yard rush, and Kaleb Mays nailed the extra point to start the tally for Beaver Local. The momentum didn’t stop there. Taylor Johnston, showing his versatility as both a passer and a rusher, punched in two more rushing touchdowns from 1 and 3 yards out in the second quarter.
But it wasn’t just the ground game lighting up the scoreboard; Johnston connected with Brock Severs for a 42-yard touchdown pass, demonstrating their lethal QB-receiver chemistry. The highlight of the night, though, was Brock Severs turning defense into offense with a jaw-dropping 100-yard interception return as the clock expired in the first half, electrifying the crowd and effectively putting the game out of reach.
Beaver Local dominated the stats, rolling up 310 total yards to Brooke’s 159, with a balanced attack that saw them gain 120 yards on the ground and another 190 through the air. Johnston completed a crisp 8 of 12 passes for 190 yards, targeting Severs who had a standout game with 136 receiving yards on 5 catches.
Brooke struggled to find any consistency, managing only 132 rushing yards and a paltry 27 passing yards. Dante Tulenko was a lone bright spot, grinding out 91 yards on the ground, but the team couldn’t convert these efforts into points.
Penalties were a slight blemish for both teams, but they didn’t disrupt Beaver Local’s stride as they kept their composure and discipline throughout the game.
This match wasn’t just a win for Beaver Local; it was a statement game that underscored their strengths on both sides of the ball. As for Brooke, it’s back to the drawing board to regroup and prepare for their next challenge, hopefully learning from this tough outing.
Beaver Local (1-1) will hit the road to take on St. Clairsville next Friday.