Maple Heights and Kenston met in a Division III, Region 9 matchup of the OHSAA playoffs.
CHAGRIN FALLS, Ohio — Maple Heights’ defense had that bend-but-don’t-break attitude as it beat host Kenston, 16-7, in the first round of the Division III, Region 9 OHSAA playoffs on Friday.The No. 7 Bombers scored on the opening drive, then the Mustangs' defense took over. The defense was awesome in the red zone, forcing the Bombers into numerous field goal attempts.
“When we were watching the film and seeing that they have a lot of skill guys and we held them to 16 points. I am proud of our defense,” said Bombers head coach Jeff Grubich. That score held up unto the last minute of the second quarter. The Mustangs’ Taylen Cannon caught a 15-yard touchdown pass and they converted the two-point conversion — Narcari Gay from Luke Anzlovar — for an 8-7 at the half.With 3:35 left in the third quarter, Curtis Marks had a 20-yard touchdown catch and Anziovar caught the two-point conversion for a 16-7 lead.
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