Aurora's Greenmen secured a resounding victory over Tallmadge on Friday night, winning 45-14 in a Suburban League American division game.
The Greenmen's dominant performance was highlighted by a strong offensive showing and a stifling defense.
**First Half Domination:**
Aurora established control early, scoring 21 points in the first quarter alone. Quarterback Ryan Dwyer connected with Quincy John for a 40-yard touchdown, and Lucas Manderbach added two rushing touchdowns of 38 and 6 yards.
In the second quarter, Dwyer threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to Ben Lukas, and Tommy Tartabini added a 1-yard rushing touchdown. By halftime, Aurora held a commanding 38-0 lead.
**Defense Shuts Down Tallmadge:**
The Greenmen's defense proved to be a formidable force, limiting Tallmadge to just six first downs for the entire game. The Blue Devils struggled on the ground, gaining only 21 yards on 22 rushing attempts.
**Tallmadge Finds Late Scoring:**
Tallmadge found some offensive success in the second half. Ryan Loveless connected with Robbie Reid for a touchdown with 1:54 left in the third quarter, followed by another touchdown pass to Caleb Reifsnyder in the fourth quarter. However, it was too little, too late as Aurora had already secured the victory.
**Aurora’s Final Score:**
Xavier Board capped off the Greenmen's scoring with a 46-yard touchdown run, solidifying the 45-14 final score.
**Key Performances:**
* Ryan Dwyer (Aurora): 9 of 13 passing for 113 yards and two touchdowns.
* Lucas Manderbach (Aurora): Two rushing touchdowns.
* Quincy John (Aurora): One touchdown reception.
* Ben Lukas (Aurora): One touchdown reception.
* Tommy Tartabini (Aurora): One rushing touchdown.
* Xavier Board (Aurora): One rushing touchdown.
* Ryan Loveless (Tallmadge): Two touchdown passes.
* Robbie Reid (Tallmadge): One touchdown reception.
* Caleb Reifsnyder (Tallmadge): One touchdown reception.
The dominant performance by Aurora showcases their strength in the Suburban League American division. The Greenmen will look to continue their success in the upcoming weeks.
By Tim Taylor
The Greenmen's dominant performance was highlighted by a strong offensive showing and a stifling defense.
**First Half Domination:**
Aurora established control early, scoring 21 points in the first quarter alone. Quarterback Ryan Dwyer connected with Quincy John for a 40-yard touchdown, and Lucas Manderbach added two rushing touchdowns of 38 and 6 yards.
In the second quarter, Dwyer threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to Ben Lukas, and Tommy Tartabini added a 1-yard rushing touchdown. By halftime, Aurora held a commanding 38-0 lead.
**Defense Shuts Down Tallmadge:**
The Greenmen's defense proved to be a formidable force, limiting Tallmadge to just six first downs for the entire game. The Blue Devils struggled on the ground, gaining only 21 yards on 22 rushing attempts.
**Tallmadge Finds Late Scoring:**
Tallmadge found some offensive success in the second half. Ryan Loveless connected with Robbie Reid for a touchdown with 1:54 left in the third quarter, followed by another touchdown pass to Caleb Reifsnyder in the fourth quarter. However, it was too little, too late as Aurora had already secured the victory.
**Aurora’s Final Score:**
Xavier Board capped off the Greenmen's scoring with a 46-yard touchdown run, solidifying the 45-14 final score.
**Key Performances:**
* Ryan Dwyer (Aurora): 9 of 13 passing for 113 yards and two touchdowns.
* Lucas Manderbach (Aurora): Two rushing touchdowns.
* Quincy John (Aurora): One touchdown reception.
* Ben Lukas (Aurora): One touchdown reception.
* Tommy Tartabini (Aurora): One rushing touchdown.
* Xavier Board (Aurora): One rushing touchdown.
* Ryan Loveless (Tallmadge): Two touchdown passes.
* Robbie Reid (Tallmadge): One touchdown reception.
* Caleb Reifsnyder (Tallmadge): One touchdown reception.
The dominant performance by Aurora showcases their strength in the Suburban League American division. The Greenmen will look to continue their success in the upcoming weeks.
By Tim Taylor
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