Week 13: Austintown Fitch (9-3) vs Walsh Jesuit (12-0)

I was across the street at CVCA vs Chardon. Still can't believe Chardon lost.

But I met some Walsh friends out after the game at that bar right down the street from both schools. Their assessment was the Walsh team had a great game plan but didn't adjust when Hudson got down and started throwing the ball. They said that Alexander pretty much got outcoached but that Walsh's overall better talent and depth made the difference. Also said that Hudson surprised with the way they didn't give up. They expected them to roll over like they did last year. I was there to witness that one myself.

Wished I could give you more, but I'm going on second hand info here and haven't been able to find a replay online for free. I hate the OHSAA broadcast rules. I love to watch parts of different games online during the week. If anyone can find one, please let me know. I'd also be interested in watching Hoban's game against Lake.
 
David Wooderson said:
I was across the street at CVCA vs Chardon. Still can't believe Chardon lost.

But I met some Walsh friends out after the game at that bar right down the street from both schools. Their assessment was the Walsh team had a great game plan but didn't adjust when Hudson got down and started throwing the ball. They said that Alexander pretty much got outcoached but that Walsh's overall better talent and depth made the difference. Also said that Hudson surprised with the way they didn't give up. They expected them to roll over like they did last year. I was there to witness that one myself.

Wished I could give you more, but I'm going on second hand info here and haven't been able to find a replay online for free. I hate the OHSAA broadcast rules. I love to watch parts of different games online during the week. If anyone can find one, please let me know. I'd also be interested in watching Hoban's game against Lake.
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First time I saw Hudson play. Judy was a pretty good QB. They put some nice long drives together, but it seemed like Walsh wore them out. I was impressed with Hudson overall.
 
Gbulldog said:
First time I saw Hudson play. Judy was a pretty good QB. They put some nice long drives together, but it seemed like Walsh wore them out. I was impressed with Hudson overall.
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Hudson had some nice wins and some mind blowing losses. Didn't seem like your typical Hudson team that we've grown accustomed to seeing.
 
David Wooderson said:
I was across the street at CVCA vs Chardon. Still can't believe Chardon lost.

But I met some Walsh friends out after the game at that bar right down the street from both schools. Their assessment was the Walsh team had a great game plan but didn't adjust when Hudson got down and started throwing the ball. They said that Alexander pretty much got outcoached but that Walsh's overall better talent and depth made the difference. Also said that Hudson surprised with the way they didn't give up. They expected them to roll over like they did last year. I was there to witness that one myself.

Wished I could give you more, but I'm going on second hand info here and haven't been able to find a replay online for free. I hate the OHSAA broadcast rules. I love to watch parts of different games online during the week. If anyone can find one, please let me know. I'd also be interested in watching Hoban's game against Lake.
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Wing Warehouse has a hell of a selection of flavors!
 
Future00 said:
Walsh has been very vanilla on offense, running the ball and holding certain starters out for their health the past two weeks. I expect the plan will be more of the same unless they really have to open the playbook. I imagine Aiden Henry will be back on Friday.
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I got the feeling that if Walsh didn’t score on their last TD drive, Aiden Henry would have come into the game on defense.
He was dressed and had his helmet on.
 
I see Walsh winning this game by at least three touchdowns , I just don't think Fitch is ready to win big football games. I'll take Walsh 42-21 good luck to both squads.
 
Region2 said:
Hoban speed. Walsh secondary issues. Hard to beat a team like Hoban and primary rival twice in a season.
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Where were those things the 1st meeting?

It's certainly a possibility Hoban wins round 2 (if they bothget there), but I'm not sure I buy those being the reasons.

Walsh led that game for 5/6 of the time on the clock.
 
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AjmBaseball1 said:
Where were those things the 1st meeting?

It's certainly a possibility Hoban wins round 2 (if they get there), but I' not sure I buy those being the reasons.

Walsh led that game for 5/6 of the time on the clock.
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I agree with Hoban winning if they meet next week. My rationale being Hoban having the talent edge and the QB being more comfortable. Close game if it takes place, Knights by 7-13.
 
Gbulldog said:
First time I saw Hudson play. Judy was a pretty good QB. They put some nice long drives together, but it seemed like Walsh wore them out. I was impressed with Hudson overall.
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Hudson was a good team. I can't explain some of their losses, but they had a 7 point 4th quarter lead against a really good Highland team and they were a missed FG at the end of regulation away from beating Wadsworth. They had an impressive win over Nordonia without their young RB. The QB really looked good at the end of the year. I am not surprised they had a competitive game against Walsh. Hudson returns most of their team next year so I wouldn't be surprised if Hudson and Walsh met for the 5th straight year in the playoffs.
 
Lep2002 said:
Hudson was a good team. I can't explain some of their losses, but they had a 7 point 4th quarter lead against a really good Highland team and they were a missed FG at the end of regulation away from beating Wadsworth. They had an impressive win over Nordonia without their young RB. The QB really looked good at the end of the year. I am not surprised they had a competitive game against Walsh. Hudson returns most of their team next year so I wouldn't be surprised if Hudson and Walsh met for the 5th straight year in the playoffs.
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I agree
I saw Hudson play 3 times. They looked very good in the games I saw. I was very surprised they lost to a couple of teams that weren't very good. Hudson is always very well coached and tough to beat. Walsh is also very good and well coached. I think Hoban and Walsh will be challenged this week. Austintown Fitch is a strong program and Nordonia is good.I have also seen them play twice. If Hoban and Walsh play again I think it will be a close game either way. I think the teams this year are pretty evenly matched where in recent years Hoban was much more talented and better. That is not the case this year imo.
 
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