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The Defiance (OH) varsity football team lost Friday's home conference game against Van Wert (OH) by a score of 43-42.

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Van Wert14148743
Defiance81214842
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Box Score Stats

Van Wert (23-24)

Defiance (23-24)

82
Total Plays
51
27
First Downs
19
7
Penalties
4
40
Penalty Yards
30

Game Stats

Van Wert

Passing

#Athlete NameCAttYdsC%AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
Team Totals2130181.7008.6102396.7
7Brylen Parker (Sr)2130181.7008.6102396.7
Defiance

Passing

#Athlete NameCAttYdsC%AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
Team Totals1522244.68216.34169125.8
4Brezlen Zipfel (Jr)1522244.68216.34169125.8
Van Wert

Rushing

#Athlete NameCarYdsAvgLng100+TD
Team Totals462425.32414
7Brylen Parker (Sr)281495.32112
8Keldyn Bill (Sr)18935.22402
Defiance

Rushing

#Athlete NameCarYdsAvgLng100+TD
Team Totals911713.0882
4Brezlen Zipfel (Jr)5479.41901
8Noah Gomez (Jr)144.0400
11Anthony Wilder (Jr)23819.03701
29Abel Rubio (Jr)12828.02800
Van Wert

Receiving

#Athlete NameRecYdsAvgLngTD
Team Totals211818.6231
2Reese Krugh (Sr)77110.1231
3Conner Campbell (Sr)10686.823
5Gage Stemen (Sr)11414.014
8Keldyn Bill (Sr)11212.012
9Colin Haggerty (Sr)2168.012
Defiance

Receiving

#Athlete NameRecYdsAvgLngTD
Team Totals916017.81173
2Brady Borton (Jr)199.090
3Tj Kellermyer (Jr)16969.0691
5G. Rodenberger (Sr)16969.0691
11Anthony Wilder (Jr)78211.7392
Van Wert

All Purpose Yards

#Athlete NameRushRecKRPRIRTotal
Team Totals242181423
2Reese Krugh (Sr)7171
3Conner Campbell (Sr)6868
5Gage Stemen (Sr)1414
7Brylen Parker (Sr)149149
8Keldyn Bill (Sr)9312105
9Colin Haggerty (Sr)1616
Defiance

All Purpose Yards

#Athlete NameRushRecKRPRIRTotal
Team Totals11716015292
2Brady Borton (Jr)99
3Tj Kellermyer (Jr)6969
4Brezlen Zipfel (Jr)4747
5G. Rodenberger (Sr)6969
8Noah Gomez (Jr)44
11Anthony Wilder (Jr)388215135
29Abel Rubio (Jr)2828
45Jordyn Wright (So)1515
Van Wert

Total Yards

#Athlete NameRushPassRecTotal
Team Totals242181181423
2Reese Krugh (Sr)7171
3Conner Campbell (Sr)6868
5Gage Stemen (Sr)1414
7Brylen Parker (Sr)149181330
8Keldyn Bill (Sr)9312105
9Colin Haggerty (Sr)1616
Defiance

Total Yards

#Athlete NameRushPassRecTotal
Team Totals117244160361
2Brady Borton (Jr)99
3Tj Kellermyer (Jr)6969
4Brezlen Zipfel (Jr)47244291
5G. Rodenberger (Sr)6969
8Noah Gomez (Jr)44
11Anthony Wilder (Jr)3882120
29Abel Rubio (Jr)2828
Van Wert

Tackles

#Athlete NameSoloAsstTot TcklsTFL
Team Totals282250
2Reese Krugh (Sr)112
2Case Stagaman (Jr)11
3Conner Campbell (Sr)11
4Landon Frieden (Sr)11
5Gage Stemen (Sr)235
6Spencer Clay (Sr)336
7Brylen Parker (Sr)617
9Colin Haggerty (Sr)22
17Briston Wise (Jr)11
22Aaron Dowdy (Sr)347
25Kyle Eggelston (Jr)22
27Hayden Davis (Jr)11
28D. Winkeljohn (Jr)44
30Aaron Reichert (Jr)426
52Fletcher Smith (Sr)22
57Devon Story (Sr)11
65Caleb Bledsoe (Sr)11
Defiance

Tackles

#Athlete NameSoloAsstTot TcklsTFL
Team Totals
1Logan Hutcheson (Jr)22
12Antonio Lopez (Sr)224
13Eli Howerton (Jr)527
17Joey Robinson (Jr)95141.0
22Mitchell Taylor11
32Andrew Irizarry (Sr)314
37Cohen Stockman (Jr)9211
50Damon Osborn (Sr)415
54Matthew Arreola (Sr)2131.0
55Alex Hinojosa (So)415
58Jazin Phillips (Sr)617
68Ray Salinas (Jr)111.0
Van Wert

Defensive Statistics

#Athlete NameIntInt YdsAvgPDFmb RecFR YdsCausBlk PntsBlk FGs
Team Totals1
28D. Winkeljohn (Jr)1
Defiance

Defensive Statistics

#Athlete NameIntInt YdsAvgPDFmb RecFR YdsCausBlk PntsBlk FGs
Team Totals
12Antonio Lopez (Sr)1
32Andrew Irizarry (Sr)1
Van Wert

Kickoffs

#Athlete NameKOYdsAvgLngTB
Team Totals627145.257
4Landon Frieden (Sr)627145.257

Kickoffs

Defiance has not entered any kickoffs stats.
Van Wert

Punts

#Athlete NamePYdsAvgLngIn 20
Team Totals29045.0531
5Gage Stemen (Sr)29045.0531
Defiance

Punts

#Athlete NamePYdsAvgLngIn 20
Team Totals14040.0401
8Noah Gomez (Jr)14040.0401
Van Wert

Kickoff and Punt Returns

#Athlete NameKO RetsYdsAvgLngP RetsYdsAvgLngFCKR Yds
Team Totals770
2Reese Krugh (Sr)670
8Keldyn Bill (Sr)17
Defiance

Kickoff and Punt Returns

#Athlete NameKO RetsYdsAvgLngP RetsYdsAvgLngFCKR Yds
Team Totals11515.01515
11Anthony Wilder (Jr)11515.01515
45Jordyn Wright (So)11515.015
Van Wert

Points

#Athlete NameTDsTD PtsConvSKick PtsTot Pts
Team Totals6362543
2Reese Krugh (Sr)21212
7Brylen Parker (Sr)21212
8Keldyn Bill (Sr)21212
23G. Mccracken (So)55
30Aaron Reichert (Jr)22
Defiance

Points

#Athlete NameTDsTD PtsConvSKick PtsTot Pts
Team Totals530232
3Tj Kellermyer (Jr)166
4Brezlen Zipfel (Jr)1606
5G. Rodenberger (Sr)1606
11Anthony Wilder (Jr)318220
Van Wert

PATs and Field Goals

#Athlete NamePATAtt%FGAtt%LngTot Pts
Team Totals551.05
23G. Mccracken (So)551.05

PATs and Field Goals

Defiance has not entered any pats and field goals stats.
Van Wert

Touchdowns

#Athlete NameTD RushTD RecTD FRTD IRTD PRTD KORTotal
Team Totals4116
2Reese Krugh (Sr)112
7Brylen Parker (Sr)22
8Keldyn Bill (Sr)22
Defiance

Touchdowns

#Athlete NameTD RushTD RecTD FRTD IRTD PRTD KORTotal
Team Totals2305
3Tj Kellermyer (Jr)11
4Brezlen Zipfel (Jr)11
5G. Rodenberger (Sr)11
11Anthony Wilder (Jr)1203
Van Wert

Conversions

#Athlete NameC RushC RecTotal
Team Totals11
30Aaron Reichert (Jr)11
Defiance

Conversions

#Athlete NameC RushC RecTotal
Team Totals101
11Anthony Wilder (Jr)101
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Game Story

Ohio High School Football - Defiance held off by Van Wert

September 8, 2023: Defiance, OH 43512

Van Wert Cougars (Van Wert, OH) fans left the game content Friday as they saw their football team nip the host Defiance Bulldogs (Defiance, OH), 43-42 in a league test.

With the triumph, Van Wert improves its record to 3-1 on the campaign. The Cougars host Wapakoneta (Wapakoneta, OH) to battle the Redskins in a Western Buckeye test on Friday, September 15. The Redskins come into the test with a record of 2-2. Wapakoneta won 14-0 in their recent league test against Memorial (St. Marys, OH)

With the loss, Defiance drops to 3-1 on the campaign. The Bulldogs host Shawnee (Lima, OH) to battle the Indians in a Western Buckeye test on Friday, September 15. The Indians come into the test with a record of 0-4. Shawnee lost 31-8 in their recent league test against Celina (Celina, OH)

Chris ReedBulldogs Reporter
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  1. Check In

    1st Quarter
    7 - 0 The scorer has checked in. Van Wert 7, Defiance 0
    Posted @ 7:10p
  2. 7 - 0

    Update

    Defiance1st Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Defiance - 3rd down, ~6 minutes to go, ball on their own 39-yard line. Van Wert 7, Defiance 0
    Posted @ 7:11p
  3. 7 - 0

    Long Pass

    Defiance1st Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Defiance - #4 Brezlen Zipfel with a long pass to #5 Garret Rodenberger. Defiance has the ball on Van Wert's 13-yard line. Van Wert 7, Defiance 0
    Posted @ 7:11p
  4. 7 - 6

    Passing Touchdown

    Defiance1st Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Defiance - #4 Brezlen Zipfel 13 Yd pass completed to #11 Anthony Wilder for a TD. Van Wert 7, Defiance 6
    Posted @ 7:12p
  5. 7 - 8

    Two Point Pass Completed

    Defiance1st Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Defiance - Pass completed for a 2Pt Conversion. Van Wert 7, Defiance 8
    Posted @ 7:12p
  6. 7 - 8

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Van Wert1st Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Defiance kicked off to Van Wert. Van Wert has the ball on their own 35-yard line. Van Wert 7, Defiance 8
    Posted @ 7:14p
  7. 13 - 8

    Rushing Touchdown

    Van Wert1st Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Van Wert - Rushing TD. Van Wert 13, Defiance 8
    Posted @ 7:21p
  8. 14 - 8

    Made Point After

    Van Wert1st Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Van Wert - PAT Good. Van Wert 14, Defiance 8
    Posted @ 7:21p
  9. 14 - 8

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Defiance1st Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Van Wert kicked off to Defiance. Defiance has the ball on their own 49-yard line. Van Wert 14, Defiance 8
    Posted @ 7:23p
  10. 14 - 8

    End of 1st Quarter

    2nd Quarter
    Van Wert 14, Defiance 8
    Posted @ 7:25p
  11. 14 - 8

    Interception

    Van Wert2nd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Van Wert intercepts a Defiance pass and has the ball on their own 11-yard line. Van Wert 14, Defiance 8
    Posted @ 7:27p
  12. 14 - 8

    Turnover on Downs

    Defiance2nd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Van Wert has turned possession over on downs. Defiance has the ball on their own 28-yard line. Van Wert 14, Defiance 8
    Posted @ 7:32p
  13. 14 - 14

    Passing Touchdown

    Defiance2nd Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Defiance - #4 Brezlen Zipfel 43 Yd pass completed to #11 Anthony Wilder for a TD. Van Wert 14, Defiance 14
    Posted @ 7:38p
  14. 14 - 14

    Passing Two Point Conversion Failed

    Defiance2nd Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Defiance - 2Pt Conversion Failed. Van Wert 14, Defiance 14
    Posted @ 7:40p
  15. 20 - 14

    Kick Return Touchdown

    Van Wert2nd Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Van Wert - Kick Return for a TD. Van Wert 20, Defiance 14
    Posted @ 7:42p
  16. 21 - 14

    Made Point After

    Van Wert2nd Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Van Wert - PAT Good. Van Wert 21, Defiance 14
    Posted @ 7:42p
  17. 21 - 14

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Defiance2nd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Van Wert kicked off to Defiance. Defiance has the ball on their own 35-yard line. Van Wert 21, Defiance 14
    Posted @ 7:44p
  18. 21 - 14

    Red Zone Alert

    Defiance2nd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Defiance is inside Van Wert's 20. Van Wert 21, Defiance 14
    Posted @ 7:46p
  19. 21 - 20

    Rushing Touchdown

    Defiance2nd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Defiance - #4 Brezlen Zipfel with a 12 Yd Rushing TD. Van Wert 21, Defiance 20
    Posted @ 7:47p
  20. 21 - 20

    Passing Two Point Conversion Failed

    Defiance2nd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Defiance - 2Pt Conversion Failed. Van Wert 21, Defiance 20
    Posted @ 7:48p
  21. 21 - 20

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Van Wert2nd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Defiance kicked off to Van Wert. Van Wert has the ball on their own 37-yard line. Van Wert 21, Defiance 20
    Posted @ 7:49p
  22. 21 - 20

    Update

    Van Wert2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Van Wert - 4th down, Under a minute, ball on Defiance's 23-yard line. Van Wert 21, Defiance 20
    Posted @ 7:59p
  23. 27 - 20

    Passing Touchdown

    Van Wert2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Van Wert - 23 Yd pass completed for a TD. Van Wert 27, Defiance 20
    Posted @ 8:01p
  24. 28 - 20

    Made Point After

    Van Wert2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Van Wert - #23 Griffin Mccracken PAT Good. Van Wert 28, Defiance 20
    Posted @ 8:02p
  25. 28 - 20

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Defiance2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Van Wert kicked off to Defiance. Defiance has the ball on their own 17-yard line. Van Wert 28, Defiance 20
    Posted @ 8:05p
  26. 28 - 20

    Halftime

    Halftime
    Van Wert 28, Defiance 20
    We noticed it's halftime, please enjoy this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    Posted @ 8:05p
  27. 28 - 20

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Van Wert3rd Quarter
    Van Wert to kick off to Defiance.
    Posted @ 8:30p
  28. 28 - 20

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Defiance3rd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Van Wert kicked off to Defiance. Defiance has the ball on their own 25-yard line. Van Wert 28, Defiance 20
    Posted @ 8:31p
  29. 28 - 26

    Passing Touchdown

    Defiance3rd Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Defiance - #4 Brezlen Zipfel 17 Yd pass completed to #11 Anthony Wilder for a TD. Van Wert 28, Defiance 26
    Posted @ 8:35p
  30. 28 - 26

    Passing Two Point Conversion Failed

    Defiance3rd Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Defiance - 2Pt Conversion Failed. Van Wert 28, Defiance 26
    Posted @ 8:36p
  31. 28 - 26

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Van Wert3rd Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Defiance kicked off to Van Wert. Van Wert has the ball on their own 45-yard line. Van Wert 28, Defiance 26
    Posted @ 8:38p
  32. 28 - 26

    Punt

    Defiance3rd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Van Wert has punted to Defiance. Defiance has the ball on their own 25-yard line. Van Wert 28, Defiance 26
    Posted @ 8:41p
  33. 28 - 26

    Punt

    Van Wert3rd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Defiance has punted to Van Wert. Van Wert has the ball on their own 20-yard line. Van Wert 28, Defiance 26
    Posted @ 8:44p
  34. 34 - 26

    Rushing Touchdown

    Van Wert3rd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Van Wert - #7 Brylen Parker with a Rushing TD. Van Wert 34, Defiance 26
    Posted @ 8:49p
  35. 36 - 26

    Two Point Pass Completed

    Van Wert3rd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Van Wert - Pass completed for a 2Pt Conversion. Van Wert 36, Defiance 26
    Posted @ 8:50p
  36. 36 - 26

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Defiance3rd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Van Wert kicked off to Defiance. Defiance has the ball on their own 29-yard line. Van Wert 36, Defiance 26
    Posted @ 8:52p
  37. 36 - 32

    Passing Touchdown

    Defiance3rd Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Defiance - 69 Yd pass completed for a TD. Van Wert 36, Defiance 32
    Posted @ 8:57p
  38. 36 - 34

    Two Point Rush Completed

    Defiance3rd Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Defiance - Rushed for a 2Pt Conversion. Van Wert 36, Defiance 34
    Posted @ 8:57p
  39. 36 - 34

    End of 3rd Quarter

    4th Quarter
    Van Wert 36, Defiance 34
    Posted @ 8:57p
  40. 36 - 34

    Update

    Van Wert4th Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Van Wert - 1st down, ~11 minutes to go, ball on Defiance's 45-yard line. Van Wert 36, Defiance 34
    Posted @ 8:58p
  41. 42 - 34

    Rushing Touchdown

    Van Wert4th Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Van Wert - #8 Keldyn Bill with a Rushing TD. Van Wert 42, Defiance 34
    Posted @ 9:02p
  42. 43 - 34

    Made Point After

    Van Wert4th Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Van Wert - #23 Griffin Mccracken PAT Good. Van Wert 43, Defiance 34
    Posted @ 9:02p
  43. 43 - 34

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Defiance4th Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Van Wert kicked off to Defiance. Defiance has the ball on their own 25-yard line. Van Wert 43, Defiance 34
    Posted @ 9:04p
  44. 43 - 34

    Punt

    Van Wert4th Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Defiance has punted to Van Wert. Van Wert has the ball on their own 17-yard line. Van Wert 43, Defiance 34
    Posted @ 9:10p
  45. 43 - 34

    Punt

    Defiance4th Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Van Wert has punted to Defiance. Defiance has the ball on their own 30-yard line. Van Wert 43, Defiance 34
    Posted @ 9:12p
  46. 43 - 40

    Rushing Touchdown

    Defiance4th Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Defiance - #11 Anthony Wilder with a 37 Yd Rushing TD. Van Wert 43, Defiance 40
    Posted @ 9:16p
  47. 43 - 42

    Two Point Rush Completed

    Defiance4th Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Defiance - Rushed for a 2Pt Conversion. Van Wert 43, Defiance 42
    Posted @ 9:16p
  48. 43 - 42

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Van Wert4th Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Defiance kicked off to Van Wert. Van Wert has the ball on their own 31-yard line. Van Wert 43, Defiance 42
    Posted @ 9:18p
  49. 43 - 42

    Update

    Van Wert4th Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Van Wert - 1st down, ~2 minutes to go, ball on Defiance's 46-yard line. Van Wert 43, Defiance 42
    Posted @ 9:24p
  50. 43 - 42

    End of Game

    Final
    Van Wert 43, Defiance 42
    Posted @ 9:28p

Van Wert @ Defiance Football Game Info

Fri., Sep. 8, 2023 @ 7p
The Defiance (OH) varsity football team lost Friday's home conference game against Van Wert (OH) by a score of 43-42.

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Chris ReedBulldogs Reporter

Rankings & Records

Van Wert (23-24)

OHDiv.
14921
OverallConferenceHomeAwayWin %Conference %PFPA
8-46-34-24-2.667.667433364

Defiance (23-24)

OHDiv.
8617
OverallConferenceHomeAwayWin %Conference %PFPA
8-46-34-14-3.667.667302237

Team Scoring Averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Van Wert
7.811.67.69.236.1
Defiance
4.57.85.55.325.2

Team Stat Comparison

Van WertDefiance
191.4Rushing Yards Per Game182.2
203.5Passing Yards Per Game117.8
203.7Receiving Yards Per Game109.8
394.9Total Yards Per Game300.0
61.9Tackles Per Game62.0
0.9Sacks Per Game1.7
36.3Points Per Game23.8

Team Leaders

Van WertDefianceNational Avg.
#7 Brylen Parker117.8Rushing Yards Per Game#24 Brogan Castillo96.920.6
#7 Brylen Parker188.4Passing Yards Per Game#4 Brezlen Zipfel112.050.5
#3 Conner Campbell105.9Receiving Yards Per Game#11 Anthony Wilder34.317.5
#7 Brylen Parker306.2Total Yards Per Game#4 Brezlen Zipfel134.336.9
#30 Aaron Reichert8.9Tackles Per Game#17 Joey Robinson10.92.7
#51 Chance Youngpeter1.0Sacks Per Game#32 Kelten Gibbs0.30.2
#7 Brylen Parker11.0Points Per Game#11 Anthony Wilder7.32.1

Record Breakdown

Van Wert (23-24)

Defiance (23-24)

8-4
Overall
8-4
6-3
League
6-3
1-0
Non-League
1-0
1-0
Head to Head
0-1
5-3
Common Opponent
6-2
4-2
Home
4-1
4-2
Away
4-3
0-0
Neutral
0-0
1-1
Playoff
1-1
8-4
In-State
8-4
0-0
Out-of-State
0-0