Freshmen Tigers Run Past Olentangy Berlin

Tigers vs. Bears. All Photos Credit: Seth Bailey

The Tigers Freshmen opened their season against the Olentangy Berlin Bears this Saturday. Massillon’s offense got the scoring started early; as a long run from Ezekiel Mealy set up a rushing touchdown from Rasmus Haines, who ran in the successful two point conversion to put the Tigers up 8-0. The Tigers defense stopped the Bears attack on their first drive, capped off with a sack by Andrew Holland. On the Tigers next possession they were forced to punt despite a big catch by George Rivera. The Bears answered the Tigers with a touchdown on their drive but failed the two-point conversion, putting the score at 8-6.

#13 Rasmus Haines crosses the goal line for a Tigers TD

In the second quarter, the Bears would score again to take a 12-8 lead (after another failed two-point attempt), but the Tigers responded with another Rasmus Haines touchdown run with just seconds remaining in the half.

Haines scores to make it 14-12 Tigers

The Tigers came out roaring in the second half, adding to their lead with a DeVaughn Williams rushing touchdown. A stop by the Tigers D led to a long touchdown run by none other than DeVaughn Williams. A Noah Garner sack near the end of the third quarter forced a Bears punt, and Williams added to his excellent game with yet another touchdown. When the clock hit 0:00, the score stood 32-12 in favor of the Tigers.

DeVaughn Williams runs it in for his third touchdown of the game

Coach’s Comment…

Coach Corsale: “We needed to establish our physicality. We have a big, physical line and once we establish that we do what we want.”

#5 George Rivera reels in a catch

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The Freshmen Tigers will play at home vs. GlenOak on Thursday (6:00PM)

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