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Kyle Derrienger runs the ball for Versailles Friday against Coldwater. The Tigers
fell 21-7 to the Cavs. CNO Photo by Chuck Runner
 
Coldwater takes Verailles in MAC opener
By George Starks

VERSAILLES- There were three keys to Versailles beating Coldwater Friday/Saturday in the Tigers MAC season opener.

Key one: Play solid defense against the team that beat them twice a year ago and in the post season. Result: The Tigers held the state finals team to just 21 points.

Key two: Keep the turnovers to a minimum. Result: The Tigers had no turnovers.

Key three: Present the Cavaliers a balance attack on offense with the pass and rush. Result: That didn't happen.

Versailles could muster just 134 yards on the ground to the 283 rolled up by Coldwater and a measley 81 through the air as Coldwater posted a 21-7 victory over Versailles.

When play was suspended Friday due to weather/lightening, the Tigers trailed 7-0.
Versailles would gain a 7-7 tie when play resumed Saturday as the Tigers picked up at the 6:31 mark of the half and scored just over two minutes later on a 19 yard pass from junior Nick Campbell to Jacob Barga.

That was as close as the Tigers would get.

When Coldwater took possession of the ball with 4:14 remaining, the Cavs went 80 yards in 11 plays, capped off by a five yard pass from Austin Bruns to Caleb Siefering with 12 seconds remaining.

Versailles would run the clock out, going in at the half, trailing 13-7 as the PAT was blocked by Nick Francis.

Coldwater would get the final score of the contest in the third quarter on a 12 yard run by Jordan Chapin with 8:43 left in the frame.

The victory left the Cavs at 3-0 while Versailles dropped to 1-2 on the season.

Versailles will play at Anna next Friday. The Tigers will be looking for their first win ever at the home of the Rockets.



 
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