I had answered this in another thread…but short version. McNick blitzed LB (they have 4) 2,3 at a time clogging up the lanes. Lots of 2,3 yards gains and some 3,4 yard losses. CJ probably still had close to 150 yds rushing spread out over 4 backs but they couldn’t sustain any drives. CJ apparently can’t pass or at least very well. McNick blocked a punt inside the 3 leading to the second TD. Offensively they ran just enough but the CJ secondary didn’t cover very well leading to a lot of open receivers and you can’t let that happen with the McNick QB, he is very accurate most nights.
I would guess Fenwick could win with a similar game plan.
As an aside this is not one of McNick best teams, we kind of knew it going in, but they are young with a lot of sophomores and Juniors starting or getting minutes. Not much size along the lines. Also they have probably played the toughest non league schedule ( might be an argument here) Beechwood (Ky State Champ 2022), Wheelerburg away ( great atmosphere), Hartley and even Bacon who will likely win out at 8-2.