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FINAL 9/29
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Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
PHS
366015
WHS
6701225
Final score provided by R. Knoblauch.
Yellow Jackets
Panthers

Offense - Passing

CAttYdsC%AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
#5 J. Takats1430221.46715.8126255.0

Offense - Rushing

CarYdsAvg100+TD
#5 J. Takats7-18-2.60
#28 N. Oros8253.10
#32 J. Seney111.001

Offense - Receiving

RecYdsAvgTD
#1 G. Fenneken710114.41
#2 D. Woods22211.0
#11 I. Hall11010.0
#22 Z. Schroeder48822.0

Offense - All Purpose Yards

Offense - Total Yards

RushPassRecTotal
#1 G. Fenneken101101
#2 D. Woods2222
#5 J. Takats-18221203
#11 I. Hall1010
#22 Z. Schroeder8888
#28 N. Oros2525
#32 J. Seney11

Defense - Defensive Statistics

IntInt YdsAvg
#3 G. Swanson13333.0

Special Teams - Kickoffs

KOYdsAvg
#31 T. Thomas416441.0

Special Teams - Punts

PYdsAvg
#16 B. Mefferd415238.0

Special Teams - Kickoff and Punt Returns

KO RetsYdsAvgP RetsYdsAvgKR Yds
#9 S. Lawanson22412.03155.039
#15 D. Blubaugh13232.032
#16 B. Mefferd166.06

Scoring - Points

TDsTD PtsKick PtsTot Pts
#1 G. Fenneken166
#31 T. Thomas33
#32 J. Seney166

Scoring - PATs and Field Goals

PATAtt%FGAtt%LngTot Pts
#31 T. Thomas02.0111.0273

Scoring - Touchdowns

TD RushTD RecTotal
#1 G. Fenneken11
#32 J. Seney11

Team summary

Total TDs
PHS
2
WHS
4
Sacks
PHS
WHS
3.0
Interceptions
PHS
1
WHS
2
Passing TDs
PHS
1
WHS
Receiving TDs
PHS
1
WHS
Rushing TDs
PHS
1
WHS
4
Fumble Recoveries
PHS
WHS
1
QB Hurries
PHS
WHS
6
Completion Percentage
PHS
.467
WHS
.467
QB Rating
PHS
55.0
WHS
37.9
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Offense

Passing
C
14
7
Att
30
15
Yds
221
89
C%
.467
.467
Avg
15.8
12.7
TD
1
-
Int
2
1
Lng
62
31
QB Rate
55.0
37.9
Rushing
Car
16
47
Yds
8
273
Avg
0.5
5.8
Lng
-
22
100+
0
1
TD
1
4
Receiving
Rec
14
7
Yds
221
89
Avg
15.8
12.7
Lng
-
31
TD
1
-
All Purpose Yards
KR
62
56
PR
15
-
IR
33
85
Total
339
503
Total Yards
Total
229
362

Defense

Tackles
Solo
-
35
Asst
-
25
Tot Tckls
-
60
TFL
-
6.0
Sacks
Sacks
-
3.0
Ydl
-
21
Hurs
-
6
Defensive Statistics
Int
1
2
Int Yds
33
85
Avg
33.0
42.5
PD
-
9
Fmb Rec
-
1
Blk FGs
-
1

Special Teams

Kickoffs
KO
4
-
Yds
164
-
Avg
41.0
-
Punts
P
4
4
Yds
152
129
Avg
38.0
32.3
Lng
-
36
In 20
-
2
Kickoff and Punt Returns
KO Rets
4
3
Yds
62
56
Avg
15.5
18.7
Lng
-
40
P Rets
3
-
Yds
15
-
Avg
5.0
-
KR Yds
77
56

Scoring

Points
TDs
2
4
TD Pts
12
24
Kick Pts
3
1
Tot Pts
15
25
PATs and Field Goals
PAT
0
1
Att
2
2
%
.0
.5
FG
1
-
Att
1
-
%
1.0
-
Lng
27
-
Touchdowns
TD Rush
1
4
TD Rec
1
-

Ohio High School Football - Whitmer victorious over Perrysburg

September 29, 2023: Toledo, OH 43613

The Whitmer Panthers (Toledo, OH) football overcame the visiting Perrysburg Yellow Jackets (Perrysburg, OH), 25-15 in Friday's league bout.

In their next game, the Panthers face the Northview Wildcats (Sylvania, OH) in a Northern Lakes - Buckeye bout, on Friday, October 6. Whitmer will attempt to move on its 5-2 season record. The Wildcats enter the bout with a 2-5 record after their 17-7 league win over Springfield (Holland, OH).

The Yellow Jackets (6-1) will now prepare for their bout against Findlay (Findlay, OH). The Trojans enter the Northern Lakes - Buckeye bout with a 5-2 record. In their last bout, Findlay was toppled by Anthony Wayne (Whitehouse, OH), 18-14, in a league bout.

Ryan KnoblauchYellow Jackets Reporter
Kenny DavisPanthers Reporter
  1. Check In

    0 - 0 The scorer has checked in. Perrysburg 0, Whitmer 0
    @ 6:50 PM
  2. Game Attendance

    Attendance At least 1,000
    @ 6:50 PM
  3. Field Conditions

    Field Conditions Dry
    @ 6:50 PM
  4. Weather Conditions

    Weather Conditions Fair
    @ 6:50 PM
  5. 1st Quarter
  6. 0 - 0

    Start of Game

    Whitmer kicking off to Perrysburg.
    @ 7:00 PM
  7. 0 - 0

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Whitmer kicked off to Perrysburg. Perrysburg has the ball on their own 16-yard line. Perrysburg 0, Whitmer 0
    @ 7:00 PM
  8. 0 - 0

    Update

    Perrysburg - 3rd down, ~11 minutes to go, ball on their own 21-yard line. Perrysburg 0, Whitmer 0
    @ 7:02 PM
  9. 0 - 0

    Punt

    Perrysburg has punted to Whitmer. Whitmer has the ball on their own 37-yard line. Perrysburg 0, Whitmer 0
    @ 7:03 PM
  10. 0 - 0

    Big Play - Tackle For Loss

    Perrysburg - #32 Joseph Seney with a tackle for loss. Whitmer has the ball on their own 30-yard line. Perrysburg 0, Whitmer 0
    Joseph Seney32 - MLB, OLB, RB
    @ 7:06 PM
  11. Commentary

    Perrysburg penalty “roughing the punter”
    @ 7:09 PM
  12. 0 - 0

    Long Run

    Whitmer - #6 Brady Ford with a long run. Whitmer has the ball on Perrysburg's 24-yard line. Perrysburg 0, Whitmer 0
    Brady Ford6 - QB
    @ 7:10 PM
  13. 0 - 6

    Rushing Touchdown

    Whitmer - #32 Joey Morales with a 21 Yd Rushing TD. Perrysburg 0, Whitmer 6
    Joey Morales32 - RB
    @ 7:11 PM
  14. 0 - 6

    Missed Point After

    Whitmer - PAT Missed. Perrysburg 0, Whitmer 6
    Anthony Leroux3 - QB
    @ 7:11 PM
  15. 0 - 6

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Whitmer kicked off to Perrysburg. Perrysburg has the ball on their own 30-yard line. Perrysburg 0, Whitmer 6
    @ 7:13 PM
  16. 0 - 6

    Long Pass

    Perrysburg - #5 Josh Takats with a long pass to #1 Gavin Fenneken. Perrysburg has the ball on Whitmer's 48-yard line. Perrysburg 0, Whitmer 6
    Gavin Fenneken1 - WR, CB
    Josh Takats5 - QB
    @ 7:15 PM
  17. 0 - 6

    Long Pass

    Perrysburg - #5 Josh Takats with a long pass to #1 Gavin Fenneken. Perrysburg has the ball on Whitmer's 13-yard line. Perrysburg 0, Whitmer 6
    Gavin Fenneken1 - WR, CB
    Josh Takats5 - QB
    @ 7:17 PM
  18. 3 - 6

    Field Goal

    Perrysburg - #31 Taylor Thomas kicks a 27 Yd Field Goal. Perrysburg 3, Whitmer 6
    Taylor Thomas31 - K
    @ 7:20 PM
  19. 3 - 6

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Perrysburg kicked off to Whitmer. Whitmer has the ball on their own 30-yard line. Perrysburg 3, Whitmer 6
    @ 7:21 PM
  20. 3 - 6

    Turnover on Downs

    Whitmer has turned possession over on downs. Perrysburg has the ball on Whitmer's 39-yard line. Perrysburg 3, Whitmer 6
    @ 7:26 PM
  21. 3 - 6

    Big Play - Tackle For Loss

    Whitmer - #2 Jasen Kelly with a tackle for loss. Perrysburg has the ball on Whitmer's 39-yard line. Perrysburg 3, Whitmer 6
    Jasen Kelly2 - OLB, MLB
    @ 7:26 PM
  22. 3 - 6

    Long Pass

    Perrysburg - #5 Josh Takats with a long pass to #1 Gavin Fenneken. Perrysburg has the ball on Whitmer's 26-yard line. Perrysburg 3, Whitmer 6
    Gavin Fenneken1 - WR, CB
    Josh Takats5 - QB
    @ 7:27 PM
  23. 3 - 6

    Interception

    Whitmer - #16 Wes Lyons intercepts a Perrysburg pass and has the ball on Perrysburg's 21-yard line. Perrysburg 3, Whitmer 6
    Wes Lyons16 - SS, LB
    @ 7:28 PM
  24. 3 - 6

    Long Run

    Whitmer - #5 Alijah Shabazz with a long run. Whitmer has the ball on Perrysburg's 1-yard line. Perrysburg 3, Whitmer 6
    Alijah Shabazz5 - CB, QB, WR
    @ 7:30 PM
  25. 3 - 6

    Big Play - Tackle For Loss

    Perrysburg - #76 Andrew Boden with a tackle for loss. Whitmer has the ball on Perrysburg's 1-yard line. Perrysburg 3, Whitmer 6
    Andrew Boden76 - G, DT, T
    @ 7:31 PM
  26. 2nd Quarter
  27. 3 - 6

    End of 1st Quarter

    Perrysburg 3, Whitmer 6
    @ 7:31 PM
  28. 3 - 12

    Rushing Touchdown

    Whitmer - #32 Joey Morales with a 1 Yd Rushing TD. Perrysburg 3, Whitmer 12
    Joey Morales32 - RB
    @ 7:33 PM
  29. 3 - 13

    Made Point After

    Whitmer - #3 Anthony Leroux PAT Good. Perrysburg 3, Whitmer 13
    Anthony Leroux3 - QB
    @ 7:33 PM
  30. 3 - 13

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Whitmer kicked off to Perrysburg. Perrysburg has the ball on their own 35-yard line. Perrysburg 3, Whitmer 13
    @ 7:35 PM
  31. 3 - 13

    Big Play - Sack

    Whitmer - #96 Chris Fullen with a sack. Perrysburg has the ball on their own 24-yard line. Perrysburg 3, Whitmer 13
    Chris Fullen96 - DE
    @ 7:36 PM
  32. 3 - 13

    Long Pass

    Perrysburg - #5 Josh Takats with a long pass to #22 Zach Schroeder. Perrysburg has the ball on Whitmer's 10-yard line. Perrysburg 3, Whitmer 13
    Zach Schroeder22 - TE, DE
    Josh Takats5 - QB
    @ 7:37 PM
  33. Commentary

    Passing interference Whitmer # 10. First and goal on the one yard line.
    @ 7:39 PM
  34. 3 - 13

    Update

    Perrysburg - 3rd down, ~10 minutes to go, ball on Whitmer's 1-yard line. Perrysburg 3, Whitmer 13
    @ 7:40 PM
  35. 9 - 13

    Rushing Touchdown

    Perrysburg - #32 Joseph Seney with a 1 Yd Rushing TD. Perrysburg 9, Whitmer 13
    Joseph Seney32 - MLB, OLB, RB
    @ 7:42 PM
  36. 9 - 13

    Missed Point After

    Perrysburg - PAT Missed. Perrysburg 9, Whitmer 13
    Taylor Thomas31 - K
    @ 7:43 PM
  37. 9 - 13

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Perrysburg kicked off to Whitmer. Whitmer has the ball on their own 44-yard line. Perrysburg 9, Whitmer 13
    @ 7:45 PM
  38. 9 - 13

    Update

    Whitmer - 1st down, ~9 minutes to go, ball on Perrysburg's 48-yard line. Perrysburg 9, Whitmer 13
    @ 7:46 PM
  39. 9 - 13

    Long Pass

    Whitmer - #6 Brady Ford with a long pass to #19 Isaiah Hayward. Whitmer has the ball on Perrysburg's 21-yard line. Perrysburg 9, Whitmer 13
    Isaiah Hayward19 - WR
    Brady Ford6 - QB
    @ 7:51 PM
  40. Commentary

    #32 Seney with a pancake
    @ 7:53 PM
  41. 9 - 13

    Update

    Whitmer - 4th down, ~5 minutes to go, ball on Perrysburg's 22-yard line. Perrysburg 9, Whitmer 13
    @ 7:54 PM
  42. Commentary

    4th and 11
    @ 7:54 PM
  43. 9 - 13

    Interception

    Perrysburg - #3 Grey Swanson intercepts a Whitmer pass and has the ball on their own 35-yard line. Perrysburg 9, Whitmer 13
    Grey Swanson3 - FS, SS
    @ 7:55 PM
  44. 9 - 13

    Update

    Perrysburg - 1st down, ~5 minutes to go, ball on their own 16-yard line. Perrysburg 9, Whitmer 13
    @ 7:56 PM
  45. 9 - 13

    Punt

    Perrysburg has punted to Whitmer. Whitmer has the ball on their own 47-yard line. Perrysburg 9, Whitmer 13
    @ 7:59 PM
  46. 9 - 13

    Update

    Whitmer - 1st down, ~3 minutes to go, ball on Perrysburg's 42-yard line. Perrysburg 9, Whitmer 13
    @ 8:01 PM
  47. 9 - 13

    Update

    Whitmer - 1st down, ~2 minutes to go, ball on their own 48-yard line. Perrysburg 9, Whitmer 13
    @ 8:03 PM
  48. 9 - 13

    Update

    Whitmer - 2nd down, Under a minute, ball on Perrysburg's 41-yard line. Perrysburg 9, Whitmer 13
    @ 8:06 PM
  49. 9 - 13

    Big Play - Sack

    Perrysburg - #32 Joseph Seney with a sack. Whitmer has the ball on Perrysburg's 48-yard line. Perrysburg 9, Whitmer 13
    Joseph Seney32 - MLB, OLB, RB
    @ 8:07 PM
  50. Halftime
  51. 9 - 13

    Halftime

    Perrysburg 9, Whitmer 13
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    @ 8:07 PM
  52. @ 8:08 PM
  53. 3rd Quarter
  54. 9 - 13

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Perrysburg to kick off to Whitmer.
    @ 8:32 PM
  55. 9 - 13

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Perrysburg kicked off to Whitmer. Whitmer has the ball on their own 30-yard line. Perrysburg 9, Whitmer 13
    @ 8:32 PM
  56. 9 - 13

    Punt

    Whitmer has punted to Perrysburg. Perrysburg has the ball on their own 45-yard line. Perrysburg 9, Whitmer 13
    @ 8:35 PM
  57. 9 - 13

    Long Pass

    Perrysburg - #5 Josh Takats with a long pass to #2 Dominick Woods. Perrysburg has the ball on Whitmer's 28-yard line. Perrysburg 9, Whitmer 13
    Dominick Woods2 - WR, CB
    Josh Takats5 - QB
    @ 8:40 PM
  58. 9 - 13

    Red Zone Alert

    Perrysburg is inside Whitmer's 20. Perrysburg 9, Whitmer 13
    @ 8:44 PM
  59. 15 - 13

    Passing Touchdown

    Perrysburg - #5 Josh Takats 21 Yd pass completed to #1 Gavin Fenneken for a TD. Perrysburg 15, Whitmer 13
    Gavin Fenneken1 - WR, CB
    Josh Takats5 - QB
    @ 8:44 PM
  60. 15 - 13

    Missed Point After

    Perrysburg - PAT Missed. Perrysburg 15, Whitmer 13
    Taylor Thomas31 - K
    @ 8:45 PM
  61. 15 - 13

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Perrysburg kicked off to Whitmer. Whitmer has the ball on their own 21-yard line. Perrysburg 15, Whitmer 13
    @ 8:47 PM
  62. 15 - 13

    Update

    Perrysburg - 2nd down, ~6 minutes to go, ball on their own 46-yard line. Perrysburg 15, Whitmer 13
    @ 8:52 PM
  63. 15 - 13

    Long Pass

    Perrysburg - #5 Josh Takats with a long pass to #11 Iain Hall. Perrysburg has the ball on Whitmer's 42-yard line. Perrysburg 15, Whitmer 13
    Iain Hall11 - WR, DB
    Josh Takats5 - QB
    @ 8:53 PM
  64. Commentary

    Timeout Perrysburg
    @ 8:54 PM
  65. 15 - 13

    Interception

    Whitmer intercepts a Perrysburg pass and has the ball on their own 25-yard line. Perrysburg 15, Whitmer 13
    @ 8:55 PM
  66. 15 - 13

    Update

    Whitmer - 3rd down, ~4 minutes to go, ball on Perrysburg's 43-yard line. Perrysburg 15, Whitmer 13
    @ 8:59 PM
  67. 15 - 13

    Update

    Whitmer - 4th down, ~4 minutes to go, ball on Perrysburg's 43-yard line. Perrysburg 15, Whitmer 13
    @ 9:00 PM
  68. Commentary

    Timeout Whitmer
    @ 9:00 PM
  69. 15 - 13

    Punt

    Whitmer has punted to Perrysburg. Perrysburg has the ball on their own 6-yard line. Perrysburg 15, Whitmer 13
    @ 9:02 PM
  70. 15 - 13

    Long Run

    Perrysburg - #28 Nick Oros with a long run. Perrysburg has the ball on their own 16-yard line. Perrysburg 15, Whitmer 13
    Nick Oros28 - RB, OLB
    @ 9:03 PM
  71. 15 - 13

    Punt

    Perrysburg has punted to Whitmer. Whitmer has the ball on their own 40-yard line. Perrysburg 15, Whitmer 13
    @ 9:07 PM
  72. 4th Quarter
  73. 15 - 13

    End of 3rd Quarter

    Perrysburg 15, Whitmer 13
    @ 9:09 PM
  74. 15 - 13

    Big Play - Other

    Whitmer with a big play. Whitmer has the ball on Perrysburg's 14-yard line. Perrysburg 15, Whitmer 13
    @ 9:11 PM
  75. Commentary

    Whitmer fumble recovery on punt return
    @ 9:12 PM
  76. 15 - 13

    Update

    Whitmer - 1st down, ~10 minutes to go, ball on Perrysburg's 5-yard line. Perrysburg 15, Whitmer 13
    @ 9:14 PM
  77. 15 - 19

    Rushing Touchdown

    Whitmer - #32 Joey Morales with a 2 Yd Rushing TD. Perrysburg 15, Whitmer 19
    Joey Morales32 - RB
    @ 9:15 PM
  78. 15 - 19

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Whitmer kicked off to Perrysburg. Perrysburg has the ball on their own 43-yard line. Perrysburg 15, Whitmer 19
    @ 9:18 PM
  79. 15 - 19

    Update

    Perrysburg - 2nd down, ~9 minutes to go, ball on their own 43-yard line. Perrysburg 15, Whitmer 19
    @ 9:19 PM
  80. 15 - 19

    Big Play - Sack

    Whitmer - #1 Napoleon Jemison with a sack. Perrysburg has the ball on their own 34-yard line. Perrysburg 15, Whitmer 19
    Napoleon Jemison1 - DE
    @ 9:20 PM
  81. 15 - 19

    Punt

    Perrysburg has punted to Whitmer. Whitmer has the ball on their own 9-yard line. Perrysburg 15, Whitmer 19
    @ 9:21 PM
  82. 15 - 19

    Long Run

    Whitmer - #37 Jaden Jones with a long run. Whitmer has the ball on their own 23-yard line. Perrysburg 15, Whitmer 19
    Jaden Jones37 - RB
    @ 9:23 PM
  83. 15 - 19

    Update

    Whitmer - 2nd down, ~5 minutes to go, ball on Perrysburg's 48-yard line. Perrysburg 15, Whitmer 19
    @ 9:26 PM
  84. 15 - 19

    Update

    Whitmer - 1st down, ~4 minutes to go, ball on Perrysburg's 40-yard line. Perrysburg 15, Whitmer 19
    @ 9:27 PM
  85. 15 - 19

    Update

    Whitmer - 2nd down, ~2 minutes to go, ball on Perrysburg's 15-yard line. Perrysburg 15, Whitmer 19
    @ 9:29 PM
  86. 15 - 19

    Update

    Whitmer - 1st down, ~2 minutes to go, ball on Perrysburg's 1-yard line. Perrysburg 15, Whitmer 19
    @ 9:31 PM
  87. 15 - 25

    Rushing Touchdown

    Whitmer - #37 Jaden Jones with a 1 Yd Rushing TD. Perrysburg 15, Whitmer 25
    Jaden Jones37 - RB
    @ 9:31 PM
  88. 15 - 25

    Missed Point After

    Whitmer - PAT Missed. Perrysburg 15, Whitmer 25
    Anthony Leroux3 - QB
    @ 9:32 PM
  89. 15 - 25

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Whitmer kicked off to Perrysburg. Perrysburg has the ball on their own 49-yard line. Perrysburg 15, Whitmer 25
    @ 9:35 PM
  90. Commentary

    Whitmer 15 yard penalty, personal foul on kickoff
    @ 9:35 PM
  91. 15 - 25

    Update

    Perrysburg - 2nd down, ~1 minute to go, ball on their own 45-yard line. Perrysburg 15, Whitmer 25
    @ 9:36 PM
  92. 15 - 25

    Update

    Perrysburg - 4th down, Under a minute, ball on Whitmer's 44-yard line. Perrysburg 15, Whitmer 25
    @ 9:37 PM
  93. 15 - 25

    Turnover on Downs

    Perrysburg has turned possession over on downs. Whitmer has the ball on their own 43-yard line. Perrysburg 15, Whitmer 25
    @ 9:38 PM
  94. Final
  95. 15 - 25

    End of Game

    Perrysburg 15, Whitmer 25
    @ 9:39 PM

Scoretracker Scorers

Ryan KnoblauchYellow Jackets Reporter
Kenny DavisPanthers Reporter

Game

Fri., Sep. 29, 2023 @ 7p
The Whitmer (Toledo, OH) varsity football team won Friday's home conference game against Perrysburg (OH) by a score of 25-15.

Player stats

Rushing Yds/G
PHS
N. Oros71.5
WHS
Passing Yds/G
PHS
J. Takats167.0
WHS
B. Ford155.5
Total Yds/G
PHS
J. Takats189.2
WHS
B. Ford166.4
Tackles/G
PHS
WHS
Sacks/G
PHS
WHS
Points/G
PHS
WHS

Matchup history

1525

Team comparison

Rushing Yards/G
109.4
122.8
Passing Yards/G
169.7
113.1
Total Yards/G
279.1
235.9
Tackles/G
0.1
57.4
Sacks/G
0.0
1.5
Points/G
32.8
21.4
Pancake Blocks
-
-

Scoring averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Perrysburg
11.814.15.32.732.8
Whitmer
6.88.23.59.030.4

Perrysburg Videos

Whitmer Videos

Season recap

Overall record
8-4
7-4
League
2-3
4-1
Non-League
5-0
3-2
Head to Head
1-1
1-1
Home
3-2
3-3
Away
5-2
4-1
Neutral
0-0
0-0
Playoff
1-1
0-1
In-State
8-4
7-4
Out-of-State
0-0
0-0
Win %
.667
.636
Conference %
.400
.800
PF
394
334
PA
221
240
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Common opponents

1 - 0
1 - 0
1 - 0
1 - 0
1 - 0
1 - 0
1 - 0
1 - 0
0 - 1
0 - 1
1 - 0
1 - 0
0 - 1
1 - 0

Rankings

OH
Division I
CANCEL
POST

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