Wadsworth Community Radio

Another big night for the Grizzlies Offense. Wadsworth scored 9 straight touchdowns as they defeated Sylvania Northview 61-42 in the Division 2, Region 6 state football playoffs at Art Wright Stadium.

The Grizzlies are now 11-0 on the season. Sylvania Northview ends the season at 8-2.
The passing combination of Joey Baughman to Mitchell Blackburn was magic for the Grizzlies all game long. The duo hooked up for 5 touchdowns in the game. The TD passes were from 27, 37, 5, 13 and 11 yards. Joey had a 63 yard touchdown run to start the third quarter. Running back Brock Snowball scored three touchdowns on a pair of 1-yard runs and an 11-yard jaunt.

The Grizzlies were down 14-0 in the first quarter, but battled back to tie it up at 29-29 at halftime. After the Baughman touchdown in the thurd quarter, Sylvania scored a TD. But, a blocked extra point by Brett Randolph gave the Grizzlies the lead for good at 36-35.

The Grizzlies will play the winner of Olmsted Falls/Midview next Friday night at a location to be announced.


Joe Jastrzemski

Joe has spent most of his professional life covering sports, from the pros to high school, both boys and girls. He is currently the PA voice of Cleveland State Sports, Ursuline College basketball and Highland High School Basketball.