A late Ken Kelch touchdown run propelled Batavia to a 24-20 victory for its first win of the season against Bethel-Tate.
A third-quarter touchdown had the Tigers (0-5) leading 20-18 entering the fourth quarter of the Sept. 19 cross-conference meeting at Holman Motors Stadium.
Kelch scored his second touchdown run of the game with 2:55 remaining in regulation. Kelch’s first touchdown run came following a Bethel-Tate turnover to give the Bulldogs (1-4) an 18-7 lead with 6:51 remaining in the second quarter.
Quarterback Makhi Taylor had a touchdown run in the first quarter and connected with Jaylin Lowe for a second-quarter score. Individual offensive statistics for the Bulldogs were not available.
Joey Hargis recorded two interceptions, and Aiden Roehm tallied 13 tackles, .5 sacks, one tackle for a loss and a pass defensed.
Tanner Armacost went 9-of-16 passing for 85 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions for the Tigers. He also ran 14 times for 26 yards and a score. He recorded an interception on defense.
Logan Halcomb caught five passes for 51 yards for B-T, and Reese Orick had a 25-yard touchdown reception. Halcomb totaled 11 tackles.
Landen Collins recorded 16 tackles, 10 solo, with one sack.
GOSHEN 47, BLANCHESTER 14
The Warriors outscored the Wildcats 42-8 after Blanchester pulled within 7-6 in the second quarter to move to 5-0 on the season.
Goshen racked up 400 total yards of offense with 10 first downs, 311 rushing yards and 4-for-4 on third downs.
Caden Slusher was 5-of-5 passing for 89 yards and two touchdowns. Slusher also ran three times for 31 yards and a score.
Gage Croley returned after a two-game absence. The senior continued to do his thing with 225 yards and three touchdowns on 14 carries. He averaged 16.1 yards per carry. Cam Vogel also had a touchdown run. Cam Telinda and Jomar Berg each recorded a touchdown reception.
Hayden Walker forced a fumble, and Ryan Ball recorded an interception. Telinda and Brian Miller each totaled 13 tackles, and Ryder Barrial had 11 stops.
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The Rockets led 31-7 by halftime en route to winning their second straight game as they gear up for National Division play.
CNE totaled 278 rushing yards on 32 carries and four touchdowns. Tyler Watkins turned in another good performance with 125 yards and two scores on 13 carries. Jake Johnson rushed for 90 yards and a touchdown, and Wyatt Kirk had 48 yards and a score on three rushes.
The Rockets had two special teams touchdowns, including a 60-yard punt return by Jaxon Vining and an 82-yard kickoff return by Bryson Carpenter.
The defense tallied three sacks, including two from Watkins, who finished with seven tackles. Johnson led the unit with 10 stops. Josh Bailey added eight tackles, including seven solo.
NEW RICHMOND 28, PURCELL MARIAN 14
The Lions picked up a much-needed victory to improve to 2-3 on the doorstep of American Division play.
The return of running back Dylan Wolf made an impact. The senior — who transferred to a school in Georgia before the start of the school year — played his first game back with New Richmond, going 128 yards and scoring two touchdowns on 23 carries. He accounted for 85.3 percent of the team’s rushing total.
Quarterback Brady Young was 23-of-39 passing for 290 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. Peyton Abner caught 13 passes for 185 yards and one touchdown.
The Lions defense picked off three passes, one each by Landin Ward, Blake Wallace and Dallas Klinker. Klinker racked up eight tackles to lead the team.
The win put New Richmond in 13th place in the Division IV, Region 16 computer rankings. The Lions return home Sept. 25 to host Clinton-Massie (1-4) to begin American Division action.
WILLIAMSBURG 49, HILLSBORO 14
The Wildcats wrapped up their stretch of 2025 playoff teams by going 4-1, including their large margin of victory on the road against the Indians. After allowing 42 points in the team’s season-opening loss to Ironton, the Wildcats have outscored teams 138-54.
Two of Landen Brandenburg’s three completions went for touchdowns. He also ran three times for 69 yards and a touchdown. Zayne Walker led the running game with 18 carries for 151 yards and three touchdowns, and Manning Dilley ran seven times for 105 yards and one touchdown. He also caught a touchdown pass, as did Colton Copper.
Jackson Kreimer totaled seven tackles, 1.5 tackles for a loss, a forced fumble and a recovery. Zane Wright and Rylin Collins each had seven tackles, and Walker ended with six stops.
Following the win, the Wildcats are second in the Division V, Region 20 computer rankings.