The Ashland Arrows scored the first two touchdowns of the game and hung on for dear life in the Regional Semi-Finals,but managed to do just that in upsetting the number 1 seeded Avon Lake Shoremen 21-14.Taylor Housewright ran for the first TD and tossed an 39 yard pass to Shane Kipp for the early lead.
The Shoremen battled back with a late first half score to trim the halftime score to 14-7.
Housewright scored the only Ashland second half points on another QB sneak,while the Shoremen again cut the lead to seven late in the game,they would never get the opportunity to score again as they would never see the ball offensively again.
The Arrows did exactly what they needed to do to dump the favored Shoremen as they forced 4 turnovers,3 of those via the interception route.
Ashland will take on Sylvania Southview for the Regional title next week in a rematch from last years first round matchup.
Ashland won that game at home 47-34.
More coverage on this over at ShoremenFootball.
Ohio State finishes their home schedule today vs the dangerous
Illinois
Fighting Illini.OSU cannot look past this game to next weeks michigan battle as the Illini are a talented and improved team from past editions.
But they have been a different team on the road than the team that plays at home in Champaign.
I think this one will be close for a while and similar to last week,the Buckeyes pull away.
Our pick:Ohio State 31-20.
The New Jersey Devils return to action on the Island tonight against the Islanders at 7 in an attempt to keep the winning momentum going.
A victory would propel them out of the basement.
Bullpen Notes
Wake Forest opened up their hoop season with a win over Fairfield,but the pre-game honored former coach Skip Prosser with a video montage and a banner of Skip behind the Deacon bench.
Nice touch to remember Prosser permanently and classy presentation as well.
We will occasionally keep an eye on the Deacon hoop program here.
Former Pirate fan favorite Craig Wilson sounds like he would not be against a return to Pittsburgh.
I have always liked Craig,but not sure his skills really fit what this team needs.
I am reserving judgement until I see the rosters look after the many moves that I am sure the Huntington regime will make.
More on the Buccos.
I hear that Jason Bay is being pursued by several teams,but his most ardent admirer is the Cleveland Indians.
Since Neal Huntington came to Pittsburgh from Cleveland,he should be be very knowledgeable about the Tribe's farm system.
Two rumors that I have heard about Bay are these-One is for Jhonny Peralta,Cliff Lee and one of the glut of outfielders that Cleveland has accumulated,while the other removes Peralta from the deal but adds power-armed lefty (and autograph collector favorite,sarcasm here) Chuck Lofgren.
The infield renovation for Municipal Stadium has begun and you can watch it here.
The crew doing it is the same company that did the work on Frederick's Harry Grove Stadium last year.
Finally had a chance to watch last weekends fights and we went 1-1,as we had Juan Manuel Marquez's unanimous win over Rocky Juarez correct,while we missed on the Joe Calzaghe win over Mikkel Kessler.
We did score both fights and agreed with the judging on both.
Starting in 2008,we will be keeping track of the boxing prediction record as the year progresses.
Finishing up on another boxing note-Should be a good one for the WBA Welterweight title in New York tonight between Champion Miguel Cotto vs challenger Shane Mosley.
Tough fight to call,but let's go with the younger Cotto in a close battle.
Until tomorrow or sooner with Buckeye results,Browns-Steelers preview and maybe more on the Ashland-Avon Lake battle,if I can find more comments.
Photo Credits
Ashland-Avon Lake-Daniel Melograna- Mansfield News Journal
Helmets-Helmet Project
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