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9/10/05

Elks shut down Northmont

Centerville ground attack, miscues, too much for T-Bolts

By Mark Gokavi
Dayton Daily News

CLAYTON | Centerville rookie quarterback Ben Hemenway threw some warmup passes before Friday's game against Northmont.

He didn't need to.

In this matchup of running versus passing teams, score one for the ground game, big-time. The Centerville Elks nabbed six turnovers and used an all-rushing attack to post a 20-7 win in front of 8,000 spectators.

Centerville, ranked No. 1 in the Dayton Daily News Division I ratings, topped No. 2 Northmont with a classic formula: Defense, field position and hard running.

The Elks (3-0) took a 17-0 halftime lead, converting a fumble and two interceptions into three scores.

"You cause turnovers, they don't just give you turnovers," Centerville coach Ron Ullery said. "That was a big part in this game. Our defense, give them all the credit in the world. That is a great offensive football team over there, the best we've seen this year."

Once Centerville got the ball, Hemenway took over. In his first start at quarterback on any level, the junior unofficially ran for a 108 yards on 28 carries. He also made good reads while handing off to Dan Drake, Jason Combs and James Cravens. The Elks never passed.

"I found out I was starting Thursday," said Hemenway, whose only QB experience was 14 plays last weekend. "It's different. The team is yours and you're running everything out there. You've got to read them. You can't make mistakes. It's a big job."

Northmont (2-1) couldn't hold off Centerville's defensive line, which created opportunities for the Elks' linebackers and defensive backs.

Unofficially, Thunderbolts quarterback Clay Belton was 17 of 32 for 207 yards. But the Elks intercepted four Belton passes and picked up two Northmont fumbles. Penalties and miscues hampered any comeback.

The Elks led 7-0 on a Combs' 8-yard run. Kicker Chris Mehlhorn added a 42-yard field goal before Hemenway's 1-yard plunge put the Elks up 17-0.

After Belton hit Andy Wittman for 54 yards, he connected with Kurt Coleman. The Ohio State-bound two-way player made nice moves but fumbled on the 2. Later, after another Melhorn field goal, Coleman did return a kickoff 93 yards for the 'Bolts only score.

"We played right into their hands," Northmont coach Lance Schneider said. "We turned the ball over and that's what they want to do. They want to keep it away from you and I think we had (nine) possessions the whole game."

One of many defensive standouts, Centerville linebacker Tyler Replogle had a sack and an interception. "We knew we were going to get a couple turnovers," Replogle said. "I didn't know we'd get that many. That was nice."

Contact Mark Gokavi at 225-6951.
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9/23/05

Northmont (3-1) vs. Trotwood-Madison (2-2)

When: 7:30 p.m. today

Where: T-M H.S.

2004 result: Northmont, 35-20

Outlook: The Thunderbolts rebounded from their loss to Centerville with a 41-7 victory over Sidney. The recipe was as usual — Clay Belton passes to Justin Watkins with a dose of Kurt Coleman special teams magic. Now, Northmont will look to extend its dominance over GWOC West teams. In T-M, Northmont finds a team with a few good athletes who have had trouble scoring. The Rams were shut out 28-0 by Piqua last week. The week before, the offense struggled in a 20-9 loss to Hamilton. If this one isn't going to according to form, it will be because the Rams slow Northmont's passing attack. Only Centerville has done that. Also, T-M must find a way to get Cameron Mobley and Jovani Chappel the ball in open space.
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10/7/05

Northmont (5-1) vs. Miamisburg (1-5)

When: 7:30 p.m. today

Where: Northmont Stadium

2004 result: Did not play

Outlook: Northmont coach Lance Schneider's grandfather, Hank, and father, Mike, coached at Miamisburg. That doesn't mean his team will give the Vikings any special treatment. The Thunderbolts will pass, pass, pass with Clay Belton and mix in some running from A.J. Combest. Justin Watkins and a host of other receivers have shared the football. Defensively and on special teams, Kurt Coleman has helped Northmont put up some impressive numbers (averages of 33 points, 20 first downs, 355 yards for 211 yards against). The Vikings have played most everybody tough, but only have one win to show for it. Last week, Miamisburg had unbeaten Springboro on the ropes before the Panthers prevailed. QB Jason Williams and WR/DB Cody Blevins will try to keep up with the Thunderbolts.
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Northmont beat Miamisburg....28-14......no individual stats available.

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<TABLE borderColor=#666666 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=1><TBODY><TR><TD><TABLE cellSpacing=3 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD>Miamisburg -- Jason Williams 1 run (Jordan Zink kick) Miamisburg -- Trevor Harrigan 3 pass from Williams (Zink kick) Northmont -- A.J. Combest 4 run (Kenton Froebe kick) Northmont -- Combest 25 run (Froebe kick) Northmont -- Combest 9 run (Froebe kick) Northmont -- Combest 5 run (Froebe kick) </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
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Through seven games......

Kurt has recorded 58 tackles on defense.....On punt returns he has 13 returns for 247 yards and 2 touchdowns....On kickoff returns he has 5 returns for 163 yards and 1 touchdown.
 
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10/14/05

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Northmont (6-1) vs. Piqua (4-3)

When: 7:30 p.m. today

Where: Alexander Stadium, Piqua

Radio: WPTW-AM (1570)

2004 result: Northmont, 48-12

Outlook: Piqua is coming off an emotional 13-12 defeat of Troy, while Northmont trailed Miamisburg 14-0 before winning 28-14. Piqua (2-0) needs a win to keep pace in the GWOC East Division with leader Northmont (3-0). Big challenge for the Indians is to contain the Thunderbolts' offense that ranks fifth in GWOC in total yards per game (364). The T-Bolts defense is just as impressvie with a second-best 212 yards surrendered a game. Piqua's big-play, quick-strike offense churns out 290 and its bend-but-not-break defense allows 284. Northmont's A.J. Combest is one of the GWOC's top ground gainers. Piqua has two standouts in Brandon Saine and Kyle Blair. T-Bolts can strike through the air with QB Clay Belton (GWOC's top QB) hitting Justin Watking (GWOC's top receiver) and Andy Wittman. Belton will have to account for Piqua's Phil Collier, who leads the league in INTs. The T-bolts need a win to stay in the D-I, Region 4 playoff hunt. Northmont also needs to end strong with Wayne and Troy to follow.
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