Olentangy has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 11.67 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They walked away with a 42-34 victory over the Dublin Jerome Celtics. The Braves' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Olentangy didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Kaden Gebhardt and Cooper Tracy.
Dublin Jerome's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jack Kacherski, who picked up 83 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Matty Giannantonio was another key pass catcher, picking up 131 receiving yards and a touchdown.
The win (which was Olentangy's eighth in a row) raised their record to 8-1. As for Dublin Jerome, they dropped their record down to 3-6 with the loss, which was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Olentangy will venture away from home to square off against Olentangy Berlin at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Olentangy Berlin will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Olentangy surely won't give up without a fight. As for Dublin Jerome, they will be playing at home against Thomas Worthington at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Dublin Jerome is facing Thomas Worthington at the right time seeing as Thomas Worthington is stuck on a nine-game losing streak.
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