11.13.17 - Varsity Football SW District D5 Honors
from the News Journal
In Division V, Blanchester’s James Peters (5-10, 215, Soph.) was named to the first team defensive squad. He had 25 tackles for loss among his 50 total stops. Peters had 10 quarterback sacks for the Wildcats.
Ramiro Torres Jr. (5-10, 180, Jr.) was a second team on the defensive line. He had 17.5 tackles for loss, six sacks, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and a blocked punt.
Blanchester’s Brayden Sipple (6-2, 170, Fr.), Matthew Grogg (6-0, 245, Jr.) and Brent Hopkins (5-7, 155, Jr.) were given honorable mention. Sipple held the reins at QB for the Wildcats from the outset and went 116-216 for 1,409 yards and 16 touchdowns. Grogg was the top lineman on a team that rushed for 1,703 yards and passed for 1,490 yards. Hopkins rushed for 707 yards and eight scores and caught 21 passes for 257 yards and three touchdowns. He finished with 1,263 all-purpose yards and 12 scores.
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In Division V, Blanchester’s James Peters (5-10, 215, Soph.) was named to the first team defensive squad. He had 25 tackles for loss among his 50 total stops. Peters had 10 quarterback sacks for the Wildcats.
Ramiro Torres Jr. (5-10, 180, Jr.) was a second team on the defensive line. He had 17.5 tackles for loss, six sacks, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and a blocked punt.
Blanchester’s Brayden Sipple (6-2, 170, Fr.), Matthew Grogg (6-0, 245, Jr.) and Brent Hopkins (5-7, 155, Jr.) were given honorable mention. Sipple held the reins at QB for the Wildcats from the outset and went 116-216 for 1,409 yards and 16 touchdowns. Grogg was the top lineman on a team that rushed for 1,703 yards and passed for 1,490 yards. Hopkins rushed for 707 yards and eight scores and caught 21 passes for 257 yards and three touchdowns. He finished with 1,263 all-purpose yards and 12 scores.
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
The pregame football meals for this season where organized by football parents with the help from numerous sponsors from our community.
Sponsors & Monetary donations made by: Falgner Reality, Cane's Chicken (Eastgate), Chubby's Pizza, BDK, Elevation Community Church, Blanchester Youth Football, Mary & Harold Reick, Brian & Heidi Lewis, Dave & MaryAnn Randolph, Debbie & Bobby Vance and everyone who supported the football team at the car wash and made it a HUGE success. A special thank you to all of the parents & grandparents that were able to donate, cook, transport, and serve our Wildcats through the season. -HSFB Mrs. Bare
The pregame football meals for this season where organized by football parents with the help from numerous sponsors from our community.
Sponsors & Monetary donations made by: Falgner Reality, Cane's Chicken (Eastgate), Chubby's Pizza, BDK, Elevation Community Church, Blanchester Youth Football, Mary & Harold Reick, Brian & Heidi Lewis, Dave & MaryAnn Randolph, Debbie & Bobby Vance and everyone who supported the football team at the car wash and made it a HUGE success. A special thank you to all of the parents & grandparents that were able to donate, cook, transport, and serve our Wildcats through the season. -HSFB Mrs. Bare
10/27/17 - Varsity Football HOME vs. East Clinton
On the night we recognized seniors who participated in extra curricular activites, the football team finished the season strong with a 48-7 win
story from the News Journal
On the night we recognized seniors who participated in extra curricular activites, the football team finished the season strong with a 48-7 win
story from the News Journal
10/28/17 - JV Football @ East Clinton
The Blanchester Wildcats’ JV football team lost to East Clinton 14-0 Saturday.
East Clinton went up 12-0 in the first half on Blanchester. The Astros scored in the final quarter on a safety. Several Wildcats stepped up defensively in the second half. Blake Richard recorded a sack, caused fumble and a tackle for loss. Shane Garrett also notched a sack and recovered a fumble. Hunter Bare had a tackle-for- loss. Johnny Schirmer had a drive-ending interception late in the fourth quarter. -Coach Damewood
The Blanchester Wildcats’ JV football team lost to East Clinton 14-0 Saturday.
East Clinton went up 12-0 in the first half on Blanchester. The Astros scored in the final quarter on a safety. Several Wildcats stepped up defensively in the second half. Blake Richard recorded a sack, caused fumble and a tackle for loss. Shane Garrett also notched a sack and recovered a fumble. Hunter Bare had a tackle-for- loss. Johnny Schirmer had a drive-ending interception late in the fourth quarter. -Coach Damewood
10/21/17 - JV Football HOME vs. CHCA
The Blanchester Wildcats JV Football team defeated the visiting Cincinnati Hills
Christian Academy Saturday, 18-0.
On offense, the Wildcats scored on two exciting plays. The Wildcats’ first score came on a hook and lateral early in the second quarter. Colt Conover threw a 6-yard hitch route to Carter Abbott that turned into a 35-yard romp to the end zone when Abbott pitched the ball to Blake Richard. The Wildcats’ second offensive score came in the fourth quarter on a 51-yard run that featured several broken tackles and a whole lot of determination from the Wildcats’ quarterback.
The Wildcats’ defense played its strongest game of the season on Saturday. Lucas
Thacker put in a monster of a day, forcing two shanked punts, notching a tackle-for- loss and a sack, and adding a fumble recovery that he scooped up for a 70-yard touchdown. Austin Walker (2), Conover (2), Shane Garrett, Johnny Schirmer, Kadin Berwanger, Kyle Hopkins, Bryce Scalf and Trevor Chaney also notched tackles-for- loss on the afternoon. Logan Heitzman, Blake Richard and Carter Abbott had interceptions, and Abbot, Hopkins, Berwanger and Schirmer had key pass break-ups that kept CHCA out of the end zone. Conover rounded out his efforts on the day with a caused fumble. -Coach Damewood
The Blanchester Wildcats JV Football team defeated the visiting Cincinnati Hills
Christian Academy Saturday, 18-0.
On offense, the Wildcats scored on two exciting plays. The Wildcats’ first score came on a hook and lateral early in the second quarter. Colt Conover threw a 6-yard hitch route to Carter Abbott that turned into a 35-yard romp to the end zone when Abbott pitched the ball to Blake Richard. The Wildcats’ second offensive score came in the fourth quarter on a 51-yard run that featured several broken tackles and a whole lot of determination from the Wildcats’ quarterback.
The Wildcats’ defense played its strongest game of the season on Saturday. Lucas
Thacker put in a monster of a day, forcing two shanked punts, notching a tackle-for- loss and a sack, and adding a fumble recovery that he scooped up for a 70-yard touchdown. Austin Walker (2), Conover (2), Shane Garrett, Johnny Schirmer, Kadin Berwanger, Kyle Hopkins, Bryce Scalf and Trevor Chaney also notched tackles-for- loss on the afternoon. Logan Heitzman, Blake Richard and Carter Abbott had interceptions, and Abbot, Hopkins, Berwanger and Schirmer had key pass break-ups that kept CHCA out of the end zone. Conover rounded out his efforts on the day with a caused fumble. -Coach Damewood
10/20/17 - Varsity Football @ Fayetteville-1st County Line Bowl
Big Night by Sipple and Hopkins leads Wildcats to big win
story from the News Journal
Big Night by Sipple and Hopkins leads Wildcats to big win
story from the News Journal
2017 Football Youth Night
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10/13/17 - Varsity Football HOME vs. CNE (Youth Night)
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10/14/1/ - JV Football @ Mariemont
The Blanchester JV Football team lost 18-6 Saturday against a tough Mariemont team.
Blanchester found itself down 16-0 with less than two minutes gone in the first quarter. The Wildcats’ defense found its footing and held Mariemont scoreless the remainder of the game. Mariemont’s final score came on a safety late in the fourth quarter. Blanchester’s lone scoring strike came on a long pass from Brody Rice to Carter Abbot
in the third quarter.
The Wildcats’ defense showed a lot of fight despite giving up two early scores. Seth Randolph, Brady Phillips, Kaleb Goodin, Hunter Bare, Colt Conover, Austin Walker, Logan Heitzman and Lucas Thacker all contributed tackles for loss in the game. Carter Abbott and Kyle Hopkins (2) had interceptions on the day. -Coach Damewood
The Blanchester JV Football team lost 18-6 Saturday against a tough Mariemont team.
Blanchester found itself down 16-0 with less than two minutes gone in the first quarter. The Wildcats’ defense found its footing and held Mariemont scoreless the remainder of the game. Mariemont’s final score came on a safety late in the fourth quarter. Blanchester’s lone scoring strike came on a long pass from Brody Rice to Carter Abbot
in the third quarter.
The Wildcats’ defense showed a lot of fight despite giving up two early scores. Seth Randolph, Brady Phillips, Kaleb Goodin, Hunter Bare, Colt Conover, Austin Walker, Logan Heitzman and Lucas Thacker all contributed tackles for loss in the game. Carter Abbott and Kyle Hopkins (2) had interceptions on the day. -Coach Damewood
10/6/17 - Varsity Football @ Williamsburg
THE Wildcats roll over the other cats 69-14
story from the News Journal
THE Wildcats roll over the other cats 69-14
story from the News Journal
10/7/17 - JV FB HOME vs Williamsburg
The Blanchester JV Football team rolled to a big win over visiting Williamsbrg 36-0
Saturday. Quarterback Colt Conover connected with Brody Rice for two touchdowns through the air. Conover also threw for two more touchdowns to Andrew Frump and Kyle Hopkins. Blake Richard capped a strong day rushing with another touchdown on the ground.
The Wildcat defense dominated Williamsburg throughout the game. Lucas Thacker recovered a fumble and tacked on a long return for a Wildcat defensive score. Brody Rice intercepted a pass late in the second quarter and pitched the ball to Kadin Berwanger for a 65 yard return. Trevor Chaney, Gage Huston and Thacker recovered fumbles on the day.
-Coach Damewood
The Blanchester JV Football team rolled to a big win over visiting Williamsbrg 36-0
Saturday. Quarterback Colt Conover connected with Brody Rice for two touchdowns through the air. Conover also threw for two more touchdowns to Andrew Frump and Kyle Hopkins. Blake Richard capped a strong day rushing with another touchdown on the ground.
The Wildcat defense dominated Williamsburg throughout the game. Lucas Thacker recovered a fumble and tacked on a long return for a Wildcat defensive score. Brody Rice intercepted a pass late in the second quarter and pitched the ball to Kadin Berwanger for a 65 yard return. Trevor Chaney, Gage Huston and Thacker recovered fumbles on the day.
-Coach Damewood
9/29/17 - Varsity Football HOME vs. Bethel Tate
Turnovers doom Wildcats on Homecoming
story from News Journal
9/30/17 - JV Football @ Bethel Tate
The Blanchester Wildcats’ JV football squad won its homecoming game over Bethel-
Tate 18-0. Big plays paced the young Wildcats in every phase of the game.
The Wildcats found scores through the air and on the ground Saturday. Colt Conover
connected with Andrew Frump for two long passing scores on the day. Blake Richard ran over, around and through Bethel-Tate defenders for an impressive rushing touchdown.
The Wildcats’ defense saw big contributions from the entire unit, and stopped Bethel-
Tate scoring drives inside the ten-yard line twice on the day to hold the Tigers scoreless. Brady Phillips recorded four tackles for loss and added a fumble recovery to his stats. Blake Richard, Colt Conover and Kaleb Goodin also added solo tackles for loss. Kyle Hopkins and Carter Abbott both had interceptions to help the Wildcats’ cause.
The Wildcats’ special teams units made things tough for Bethel-Tate throughout the
game. Johnny Schirmer blocked a Bethel-Tate field goal attempt. Brody Rice’s punting pinned the Tigers deep in their own territory and gave the Wildcat defense plenty of room to work with throughout the day. Rice and the Wildcat kickoff unit also forced Bethel-Tate to begin deep in their own territory when they took the field. - Coach Damewood
Turnovers doom Wildcats on Homecoming
story from News Journal
9/30/17 - JV Football @ Bethel Tate
The Blanchester Wildcats’ JV football squad won its homecoming game over Bethel-
Tate 18-0. Big plays paced the young Wildcats in every phase of the game.
The Wildcats found scores through the air and on the ground Saturday. Colt Conover
connected with Andrew Frump for two long passing scores on the day. Blake Richard ran over, around and through Bethel-Tate defenders for an impressive rushing touchdown.
The Wildcats’ defense saw big contributions from the entire unit, and stopped Bethel-
Tate scoring drives inside the ten-yard line twice on the day to hold the Tigers scoreless. Brady Phillips recorded four tackles for loss and added a fumble recovery to his stats. Blake Richard, Colt Conover and Kaleb Goodin also added solo tackles for loss. Kyle Hopkins and Carter Abbott both had interceptions to help the Wildcats’ cause.
The Wildcats’ special teams units made things tough for Bethel-Tate throughout the
game. Johnny Schirmer blocked a Bethel-Tate field goal attempt. Brody Rice’s punting pinned the Tigers deep in their own territory and gave the Wildcat defense plenty of room to work with throughout the day. Rice and the Wildcat kickoff unit also forced Bethel-Tate to begin deep in their own territory when they took the field. - Coach Damewood
9/22/17 - Varsity Football @ Goshen
story from the News Journal
JV Football HOME vs. Goshen
The Blanchester Wildcats’ JV football team lost a hard-fought game to the visiting
Goshen Warriors 13-6.
Derick Bowman hauled in a 21-yard touchdown reception just before halftime to tie the score 6-6 for the lone Wildcats score. After giving up an early first quarter score, the Wildcats’ defense held Goshen scoreless until the final seconds of the game. Gage Huston recorded a sack and three tackles-for loss. Logan Heitzman, Blake Richard, Lucas Thacker and Bryce Scalf also recorded tackles for loss on the day. Logan Heitzman and Colt Conover each recovered a fumble. Brody Rice had an interception and tacked on a 35-yard return.
story from the News Journal
JV Football HOME vs. Goshen
The Blanchester Wildcats’ JV football team lost a hard-fought game to the visiting
Goshen Warriors 13-6.
Derick Bowman hauled in a 21-yard touchdown reception just before halftime to tie the score 6-6 for the lone Wildcats score. After giving up an early first quarter score, the Wildcats’ defense held Goshen scoreless until the final seconds of the game. Gage Huston recorded a sack and three tackles-for loss. Logan Heitzman, Blake Richard, Lucas Thacker and Bryce Scalf also recorded tackles for loss on the day. Logan Heitzman and Colt Conover each recovered a fumble. Brody Rice had an interception and tacked on a 35-yard return.
9/15/17 - Varsity Football @ Wilmington
story from the News Journal
JV Football HOME vs Wilmington
The Blanchester Wildcats’ JV football team hosted the Wilmington Hurricane Saturday.
The young Wildcats struggled during the first half, and found themselves down 22-6 at halftime. The Wildcat defense showed up strong in the second half, allowing just one Hurricane score. The Wildcats’ offense found its rhythm as well, and added two touchdowns and a two-point conversion. However, the Wildcats fell just short of a victory 28-20.
The Wildcats’ offense saw contributions from several new faces. Quarterback Colt
Conover found Andrew Frump for big receptions of 33 and 26 yards, as well as a scoring strike of 13 yards on the day. Conover also connected with Hunter Bare for an exciting 26 yard reception and a 9 yard touchdown catch. Blake Richard had a strong day rushing for the Wildcats. Gabe Peters also notched a rushing touchdown in the second half.
The Wildcats’ defense was active throughout the game. Conover (2) and Johnny
Schirmer both caused fumbles. Lucas Thacker, Gage Huston, and Gabe Peters all had fumble recoveries. Brady Phillips (1), Conover (2) and Seth Randolph (2) recorded tackles for loss on the day. Kadin Berwanger had a strong day in the defensive secondary, and added his second interception of the season. -Coach Damewood
story from the News Journal
JV Football HOME vs Wilmington
The Blanchester Wildcats’ JV football team hosted the Wilmington Hurricane Saturday.
The young Wildcats struggled during the first half, and found themselves down 22-6 at halftime. The Wildcat defense showed up strong in the second half, allowing just one Hurricane score. The Wildcats’ offense found its rhythm as well, and added two touchdowns and a two-point conversion. However, the Wildcats fell just short of a victory 28-20.
The Wildcats’ offense saw contributions from several new faces. Quarterback Colt
Conover found Andrew Frump for big receptions of 33 and 26 yards, as well as a scoring strike of 13 yards on the day. Conover also connected with Hunter Bare for an exciting 26 yard reception and a 9 yard touchdown catch. Blake Richard had a strong day rushing for the Wildcats. Gabe Peters also notched a rushing touchdown in the second half.
The Wildcats’ defense was active throughout the game. Conover (2) and Johnny
Schirmer both caused fumbles. Lucas Thacker, Gage Huston, and Gabe Peters all had fumble recoveries. Brady Phillips (1), Conover (2) and Seth Randolph (2) recorded tackles for loss on the day. Kadin Berwanger had a strong day in the defensive secondary, and added his second interception of the season. -Coach Damewood
photos by Sam Collier
9/8/17 - Varsity Football HOME vs Waynesville
Amazing 4th quarter comeback propels Wildcats for the OT Victory
story from the News Journal
JV Football @ Waynesville
The Blanchester Wildcats’ JV Football lost a hard-fought game to Waynesville, 20-12.
Despite great effort on both sides of the ball, Blanchester could not overcome several costly
turnovers and penalties on the day.
Bryce Scalf was a standout on offense and defense. He accounted for both Wildcat
scores. In the first quarter, Scalf picked off a pass and rumbled 50 yards for a long pick-six. Scalf also had a 55-yard rushing touchdown on the day. He notched two fumble recoveries and several big hits defensively, as well.
The Wildcats’ defensive squad had several other big plays. Lucas Thacker (3), Logan
Heitzman (1), and Derick Bowman (1) all recorded tackles for loss. Brady Phillips notched a
sack, Nick Bryant had a fumble recovery, and Kadin Berwanger had an interception.
-Coach Damewood
Amazing 4th quarter comeback propels Wildcats for the OT Victory
story from the News Journal
JV Football @ Waynesville
The Blanchester Wildcats’ JV Football lost a hard-fought game to Waynesville, 20-12.
Despite great effort on both sides of the ball, Blanchester could not overcome several costly
turnovers and penalties on the day.
Bryce Scalf was a standout on offense and defense. He accounted for both Wildcat
scores. In the first quarter, Scalf picked off a pass and rumbled 50 yards for a long pick-six. Scalf also had a 55-yard rushing touchdown on the day. He notched two fumble recoveries and several big hits defensively, as well.
The Wildcats’ defensive squad had several other big plays. Lucas Thacker (3), Logan
Heitzman (1), and Derick Bowman (1) all recorded tackles for loss. Brady Phillips notched a
sack, Nick Bryant had a fumble recovery, and Kadin Berwanger had an interception.
-Coach Damewood
9/1/17 - Varsity Football HOME vs. Mariemont
Sloppy weather and sloppy play add up to 34-0 loss
story from Wilmington News Journal
9/2/17 - JV Football @ Mariemont
JV plays tough, drops close game 30-22 to the Warriors
The Blanchester Wildcats’ JV Football lost a hard-fought game to Mariemont Saturday, 30-22. The score went back and forth for the entire game. At halftime, the Wildcats were down 22-14. The Cats tied the game at 22 midway through the third quarter, and the game remained tied until the final three minutes of the game. On the offensive side of the ball, Blanchester showed plenty of firepower, but found themselves plagued by several interceptions and lost fumbles. Brody Rice and Carter Abbott connected three times on the day for scores through the air. The pair notched scoring completions of 50 yards, 29 yards and a slick two-point conversion. Bryce Scalf scored on an exciting 55-yard rush on the day, as well.
Defensively, the young Wildcats turned in a solid performance for most of the game, but were haunted by big plays. Johnny Schirmer notched an interception and tacked on a 10-yard return. Kyle Hopkins forced a fumble that was recovered by Andrew Frump late in the game. Frump also recorded two tackles for loss on the day. Gage Huston, Colt Conover and Scalf also recorded tackles for loss on the day.
-Coach Damewood
Sloppy weather and sloppy play add up to 34-0 loss
story from Wilmington News Journal
9/2/17 - JV Football @ Mariemont
JV plays tough, drops close game 30-22 to the Warriors
The Blanchester Wildcats’ JV Football lost a hard-fought game to Mariemont Saturday, 30-22. The score went back and forth for the entire game. At halftime, the Wildcats were down 22-14. The Cats tied the game at 22 midway through the third quarter, and the game remained tied until the final three minutes of the game. On the offensive side of the ball, Blanchester showed plenty of firepower, but found themselves plagued by several interceptions and lost fumbles. Brody Rice and Carter Abbott connected three times on the day for scores through the air. The pair notched scoring completions of 50 yards, 29 yards and a slick two-point conversion. Bryce Scalf scored on an exciting 55-yard rush on the day, as well.
Defensively, the young Wildcats turned in a solid performance for most of the game, but were haunted by big plays. Johnny Schirmer notched an interception and tacked on a 10-yard return. Kyle Hopkins forced a fumble that was recovered by Andrew Frump late in the game. Frump also recorded two tackles for loss on the day. Gage Huston, Colt Conover and Scalf also recorded tackles for loss on the day.
-Coach Damewood
8/26/17 - JV Football HOME vs Washington Courthouse
The Blanchester Junior Varsity Football team opened its season with an impressive win over the visiting Washington Courthouse Blue Lions 44-7.
The Wildcats’ offensive squad dominated from their first possession until the final minutes of the game. On the ground, Blake Richard (4 yard run, 3 yard run), Colt Conover (10 yard run), and Derick Bowman (20 yard run), all found paydirt. Brody Rice connected with Carter Abbott for a 20 yard pass for the Wildcats’ lone score passing. Derick Bowman, Gabe Peters and Bryce Scalf each ran for two-point conversions. Brody Rice made two of three extra-point kicks.
The Wildcats defense put in a fantastic performance as well, allowing just one score in the third quarter. Brady Phillips notched a sack, forced a fumble and finished the same play with a 30-yard run for a touchdown. Brody Rice, Gabe Peters and Colt Conover each recorded an interception on the day.
8/25/17 - Varsity Football @ Washington Courthouse
News Journal article
The Blanchester Junior Varsity Football team opened its season with an impressive win over the visiting Washington Courthouse Blue Lions 44-7.
The Wildcats’ offensive squad dominated from their first possession until the final minutes of the game. On the ground, Blake Richard (4 yard run, 3 yard run), Colt Conover (10 yard run), and Derick Bowman (20 yard run), all found paydirt. Brody Rice connected with Carter Abbott for a 20 yard pass for the Wildcats’ lone score passing. Derick Bowman, Gabe Peters and Bryce Scalf each ran for two-point conversions. Brody Rice made two of three extra-point kicks.
The Wildcats defense put in a fantastic performance as well, allowing just one score in the third quarter. Brady Phillips notched a sack, forced a fumble and finished the same play with a 30-yard run for a touchdown. Brody Rice, Gabe Peters and Colt Conover each recorded an interception on the day.
8/25/17 - Varsity Football @ Washington Courthouse
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Congratulations to Dylan Fawley '17 OL on committing to play for Wilmington College
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BLANCHESTER Seniors to Play in EAST/WEST ALL-STAR Game
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