Champion came into Friday's game having lost 12 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They claimed a resounding 35-8 victory over the Newton Falls Tigers. With the Golden Flashes ahead 22-0 at the half, the contest was all but over already.
Champion was led to victory by Christian Williams and Zack Morris. Williams rushed for 91 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries, while Morris rushed for 57 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries. That's the most rushing yards Williams has posted since back in October of 2023.
Champion was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 307 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Despite the defeat, Newton Falls saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Chace Clonch rushed for 131 yards on only 11 carries. Those 131 rushing yards set a new season-high mark for Clonch.
Champion's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-9. As for Newton Falls, they dropped their record down to 0-10 with the loss, which was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season.
As of now, neither Champion nor Newton Falls have any future games scheduled.
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