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Arcanum
quarterback Dallas Johnson looks to pass in a recent game for
the Trojans. Johnson will
lead Arcanum into Bradford tonight as the
Trojans look to make it four wins in a row after upsetting
Ansonia a
week ago. Photo by Dale Barger, crosscountyconference.com
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Week Six possibly the
most exciting so far
Courtesy Cross County Conference.com
Week six of the 2011 season had it all – big games, huge upsets,
unexpected blowouts, thrilling finishes and the end of losing skids.
Yes, week six may have been the most exciting week of football.
Starting in Casstown, the only two teams unbeaten in conference play
hooked up as Covington traveled to Miami East for the fiftieth meeting
in a long-standing rivalry that dates back to 1959.
And the game lived up to the billing as both teams left it all on the
field for 48 minutes. It was a very physical game, but as clean of a
game you will see by two league rivals. The respect between these two
teams was evident as the kids would help each other up after each play.
In the end it was Covington who came out on top by the score of 19-0.
The Buccs scored on a 12-yard run by Isaiah Winston, a 60-yard run by
Trent Tobias and a 57-yard pass and catch from Tobias to Kyler Deeter.
Covington (6-0, 5-0) hosts Twin Valley South next week, while Miami
East (4-2, 4-1) travels to Tri-County North.
And the Vikings will face a talented team in Tri-County North – a team
that handed Bradford its third straight defeat by the score of 50-22.
The Panthers jumped out to a 28-0 lead at the half and never looked
back as six different kids scored in the contest and the defense
recorded a safety.
The win by the Panthers (4-2, 4-1) keep their playoff hopes alive,
while Bradford (2-4, 1-4) looks to get back on track next week against
Arcanum.
And it was Arcanum (3-3, 3-2) that posted a huge upset in the minds of
many – capturing a thrilling 15-12 victory at Ansonia (4-2, 3-2).
The Trojan defense came up big with two defensive stops deep inside
their own territory, while the offense came through with touchdowns by
Dallas Johnson and Devin Gilbert.
Arcanum looks to make it four straight next week at Bradford, while
Ansonia travels to Mississinawa Valley next week.
Mississinawa (0-6, 0-5) is still looking for its first win after
falling to National Trail 15-14. The victory for the Blazers ends a
23-game losing streak and is the first home win in seven years. It’s
also the first homecoming win for National Trail in a decade.
The Blazers used a safety, a 65-yard return by Ben Callahan and a
touchdown run by Ben Ballinger to capture the thrilling win for
first-year coach Tony Sonsini.
The Blazers (1-5, 1-4) travel to Bethel next week – a team that ended a
three-game losing streak with a 23-6 win over Twin Valley South.
The Bees used a stellar defensive effort, a safety by the special
teams, and touchdowns by Jon Ellerbrock, Ben Seale and Reed Pelphrey to
improve to 3-3 overall and 2-3 in the CCC.
WEEK SIX SCORES:
Covington 19, Miami East 0
Arcanum 15, Ansonia 12
Tri-County North 50, Bradford 22
Bethel 23, Twin Valley South 6
National Trail 15, Mississinawa Valley 14
WEEK SEVEN MATCH-UPS:
Ansonia at Mississinawa Valley
Arcanum at Bradford
National Trail at Bethel
Miami East at Tri-County North
Twin Valley South at Covington
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