Both teams showed promising results for the first game of the season.
The Raiders celebrate their first victory of the season!
I would like to say the game between Paulding and Wayne Trace was close, but it was not at all. Both teams worked hard but only walked away with the trophy.
Tyler Showalter scores a touchdown before the half.
The home team opened the game with the first touchdown at 10 minutes and 34 seconds left in the first quarter. Tyler Showalter had an amazing game he scored all the touchdowns for Haviland team.
Paulding’s Preston Ingol is another to be watching for this season. He is a sophomore and he is fast! Twice he was handed the ball and he ran like there was no tomorrow, outpacing the Raider defense and scoring two touchdowns for the Panthers.
Paulding’s Preston Ingol scores Paulding’s First Touchdown.
The first half clock finished with the Raiders in the lead 46-7, and with all the flags it was getting late.
At halftime the Lady Raiders 2014 Softball team were recognized for their success in the spring season. Many of the young ladies graduated last year but they came back for this particular homecoming celebration. Both Paulding and Wayne Trace Bands took to the field starting their fall marching routines.
With the Raiders in the lead so far, the second half began the with the new OHSAA rules going in to effect where the clock continues to run and is only stopped for timeouts and other few select situations. This allows the game to move faster.
After the game Raider Coach Bill Speller said, “We haven’t had great luck with out quarterbacks yet this year, but our line did a great job tonight.”
Wayne Trace Junior Cole Shepherd attempts to score the extra points but is brought down by a host of Panthers.
For the fourth year straight Wayne Trace has taken home the Black Swamp Bowl Trophy against it’s rival Paulding and Raider Nation is flying it’s flag high.
Score by Quarter:
Paulding: 7 0 0 6 = 13
Wayne Trace: 20 26 7 0 = 53
