Thurgood Marshall graduation 2012
Badin vs. Versailles
Law Enforcement Memorial Day
Home > Blogs > High School Huddle > Archives > 2008 > September > 27 > Entry
Northmont 17, Wayne 7
CLAYTON — Northmont capitalized on its opportunities and Wayne did not. Plus, when Wayne quarterback Braxton Miller left in the third quarter with an apparent ankle injury, that seemed to deflate the Warriors.
Two plays later, C.J. Barnett returned a punt 65 yards for a touchdown to tie it. The Thunderbolts added a field goal and Kevin Ringer TD run for a 17-7 victory Friday night, Sept. 26 in the Greater Western Ohio Conference Central Division opener.
Star of the game: Barnett, whose return sparked Northmont. He also helped a defense that limited Wayne to one touchdown (with a couple dropped TD passes) and two missed field goals. The Thunderbolts defense kept them in the game despite two lost Bolts fumbles.
Turning point: Miller was carted off with 9:37 left in the third quarter. Northmont then stopped Erique Geiger twice from getting a first down after a second-and-3 situation. Barnett returned the ensuing punt for a score. Wayne went three and out and Northmont’s Joe Inkrott kicked a 30-yarder for the go-ahead field goal.
What this means: Wayne must figure out who badly Miller is hurt and if it is serious, find a way to move the ball on offense. Tre Moore got better later in the game and Geiger is a workhorse, but without Miller’s big plays, Wayne has be nearly perfect to execute long drives. Northmont’s defense is solid and learned from scrimmaging Cincinnati St. Xavier and playing Cleveland St. Ignatius.
Quotes: “He’s a great player. It hurts to see someone that good go down. It’s tough.” — Northmont quarterback Chase Belton about Miller.
“We’ll get back at it this week, evaluate the situation, find out what’s going on and find a way to win.” — Wayne coach Jay Minton.
On deck: Wayne (5-1) hosts Fairmont (5-1). Northmont (5-1) hosts Springfield (3-3). Fairmont holds the GWOC Central lead at 1-0 with Northmont and Springfield. Beavercreek, Centerville and Wayne are 0-1.
Permalink | Comments (2) | Post your comment | Categories: Football
Comments
By greg stoiber
September 27, 2008 7:24 PM | Link to this
The factor to the game was the C.J. Barnett return for a TD from a great block. Once the Waynes quaterback fell to the ground Northmont somehow regain there strength. There was some pentalties that the reffs didn’t call like offsides and pass inerference. Until next time GOOOOOOOO BOLTS!!!By greg stoiber
September 27, 2008 7:24 PM | Link to this
The factor to the game was the C.J. Barnett return for a TD from a great block. Once the Waynes quaterback fell to the ground Northmont somehow regain there strength. There was some pentalties that the reffs didn’t call like offsides and pass inerference. Until next time GOOOOOOOO BOLTS!!!