Columbus City League South Division Week 5 schedule
Independence plays at Africentric
South invades Briggs
On 1ST & GOAL tonight, Eastmoor Academy visits Walnut Ridge
West will be at Marion-Franklin
Columbus City League North Division Week 5 schedule
East visits Beechcroft
Centennial travels to Richland County to take on the Lucas Cubs
Linden-McKinley travels to Whetstone
Mifflin takes on the Northland Vikings
Deep Northland Vikings wear down young Centennial Stars
On a beautiful night at Centennial high school, The Northland Vikings came into the stadium coming off a huge 28-21 win over Granville. With Centennial a surprising 2-1. The Stars had some momentum.
In the first half it was a slug fest. Northland led by the Branham brothers, The Stars knew that they had to keep them in check. Centennial forced a couple drive stalling drives. Senior defensive end Kari Woods and Sophomore Defensive end Justin Grimes led the way on what was a dominating first half by the Stars defense.
Late in the first half Northland made a huge stop and forced a punt. Senior running back John Branham would take back a 61 yard punt return that would start the scoring.
The second half was totally different for the Stars as mental mistakes and penalties derailed them, as they allowed short fields for Vikings. The biggest plays were the 3rd down tight end drag routes from Kalil Branham to Josh Moore. Kalil Branham would also take a run back for touchdown. It was John Branham that was the work horse scoring on 3 of the 4 touchdowns in the second half for the Northland Vikings. Northland now 1-0 in the North Division with a big advantage in what is an unusual weak city league north. As for Centennial they are a very talented football team that is very young. Look for the Stars to continue to get better and fix their mental mistakes and make a run for the playoffs.
Next for the Northland Vikings is a home game against the Mifflin Punchers and Centennial travel to Lucas for non league match up.
Columbus City League South Division Week 4 High School Football results
Week 4 Columbus City League Football South Division.
Marion-Franklin dominated Africentric from the start, 43-12. Ja’Lin Goodman returned the opening kickoff 85 yards for a touchdown that led to a 30-point first quarter.
Independence downed Briggs, 46-6. Kealin Hardin led the rushing attack for the 76ers with 145 yards on 19 carries. Darante Ervin scored 4 touchdowns via the ground in the rout.
Eastmoor Academy ran over a solid South team, 47-6. Savon Edwards, Jr. is always a factor for the Warriors. He rushed 15 times for 115 yards and 3 touchdowns in the win.
Walnut Ridge is just unstoppable! They scored a 75-0 win at West. The Scots scored 29 in the 1st quarter and 26 in the 2nd quarter in cruising to a 55-0 halftime lead.
Columbus City League North Division Week 4 High School Football results
Week 4 Columbus City League Football North Division.
Mifflin upset Beechcroft, 12-6
Northland shutout Centennial 35-0 on 1ST & GOAL. The recap by Josh Cassinger on the way. Northland’s depth of 50 players and experience too much for the Stars.
East continues to improve and are 2-2 after a 28-14 win over Whetstone. Deo Samuel-Pierre rushed 12 times for 201 yards and 4 touchdowns for the Tigers.
LInden-McKinley traveled to Fayette county to take on a tough Washington Court House team and lost 54-6.
