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BEAVERS STUMBLE IN THE VALLEY

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GNADENHUTTEN OH-

The Beavers fell in their season opener on the road against the Indian Valley Braves by a final score of 41-20, in a game which was a true tale of two halves

 

The Beavers got the ball first and started off strong, showcasing their array of offensive talent on a methodical 68 yard TD drive capped by a 12 yard Austin Cline rushing TD. The drive included carries for Blake Lucas, Caleb White, and Caden Foster, Kaydon Bobby, and Dylan Ferguson. Indian Valley responded with a Field Goal drive of their own to make it 7-3, and the both offenses stagnated until the end of the first when Gradu Kinsey broke off a 37 yard TD run which gave the Braves a 10-7 lead. Both offenses then went quiet again until the Beavers put together a TD drive capped off by a QB sneak TD run from Cline again, and the score would be 13-10 at the break.

 

The second half couldn’t have started any better for the Beavers, as they recovered a fumble on the first play of the third quarter, and followed that up with a trick play, where Cline threw a backward pass to Taylor Johnston, who then connected with Caleb White on a 43 yard bomb to put the Beavers up 20-10. The ensuing drive was a quick answer from the Braves, as QB Sam Carter threw a 44 yard TD of his own to Kolton Thomas, and just like that it was a 3 point game again. The Braves took the momentum from that point and ran with it to the finish line, as the began to wear down the Beavers defense on the ground, getting big performances from Gavin Henry and Grady Kinsey. Henry ran it in from 17 out in the third to put the Braves up 24-10, and they didn’t look back afterwards. When it was all said and done, the Braves put up 31 unanswered points in the second half following a less than ideal start, as they handed the Beavers a 3 score loss.

 

Beaver Local will look to bounce back next week as they come home for the home opener against the Salem Quakers. 

*Contributed By YSN’s Michael McKenzie

POLAND STARTS WENDY’S CLASSIC WITH A BANG

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ASHLAND OH- Poland defeated Indian Valley 12-8 on Friday after taking the lead late in the game. It was a great way to open the Wendy’s Classic in Ashland. It is one of the premiere softball tournaments in the state of Ohio.

Poland trailed 6-5 in the top of the fifth inning when Mia Rose induced Meredith Trevis to hit into a fielder’s choice, but two runs scored.

Bats blistered as both Poland and Indian Valley tallied ten in the high-scoring game.

Poland captured the lead in the second inning. Sophia Dedo drew a walk, scoring one run.

In the bottom of the first inning, Indian Valley tied things up at one when Taylor Spillman drew a walk, scoring one run.

Indian Valley scored four runs in the fourth inning. Gracee Hudnall and Rose all drove in runs in the frame.

Katie McDonald led the Poland to victory in the circle. The righthander lasted seven innings, allowing ten hits and eight runs while striking out three.

Rose took the loss for Indian Valley. The hurler lasted seven innings, allowing ten hits and 12 runs while striking out 11.

The Bulldogs totaled ten hits in the game. Mary Brant, Connie Cougras, and McDonald each managed multiple hits. Cougras and Brant each managed three hits to lead.

Indian Valley collected ten hits on the day. Hudnall, Cameron Enos, and Rose each racked up multiple hits. Hudnall went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead in hits.

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INDIAN VALLEY COMES BACK ON THE BEAVERS

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BEAVER OH- The Indian Valley Braves spoiled the Beavers season opener on Friday night, as they took the victory by a final score of 37-20 on the first Friday night of the 2021 season

Beaver Local got off to a great start, forcing a three and out on Indian Valley’s first possession. On their first play from scrimmage following the Braves punt, a quick screen pass to Caleb White went 68 yards to the house to give the Beavers the early lead. The Beavers defense was then able to force a fumble at their own 25 yard line to take the ball back, where they would find themselves in the end zone again courtesy of Caleb White, again. This one was a quick out route that went 48 yards and took some incredible balance from White up the sideline to hit paydirt. Halfway through the first, they lead 14-0, but Indian Valley came back with ferocity, scoring 16 unanswered to end the first half and got another TD coming out of half to make it 23-14.

Late in the third, following a defensive stop by the Beavers, they were able to complete a much needed TD drive, capped off by a 30 yard TD pass from QB Austin Cline to Caden Foster, pulling the Beavers back to within 3. Early in the 4th, Beaver Local made a 1 in 1,000 mistake, as the punt deflected off the back of a blockers helmet, was scooped up by Indian Valley, and taken to the house to increase the Braves lead back to 10. An interception in the red zone for Indian Valley and a 29 yard TD run by Gavin Henry sealed the deal for the 37-20 Indian Valley victory.

Beaver Local will look to bounce back on the road with a tough test against the Salem Quakers.

*Contributed By Mike McKenzie