Massillon JV (1-0) took on GlenOak Saturday in their second game of the season. It did not take long for the Tigers offense to get going; QB Manny Patterson tossed a touchdown pass to Javon Merriweather to put Massillon up 7-0. The Golden Eagles responded with a score of their own, adding a two-point conversion to take an 8-7 lead at the end of the first quarter. The Tigers took the ball deep into GlenOak territory on their next drive but were unable to score. The next time the Tigers had the ball, they scored a touchdown on an incredible diving effort by QB Eli Moore, but the play was called back for holding. Massillon settled for a Gregory Corsale field goal to retake the lead at half (10-8).
The Tigers defense started off the second half strong, as Braylon Gamble intercepted a Golden Eagles’ pass. Later in the third quarter, Eli Moore brought down GlenOak’s QB for a sack. Early in the fourth quarter, Braylon Gamble once again came up big for the Tigers, taking an interception (his second of the game) back for a Massillon touchdown– putting the Tigers up 17-8. Gamble would add another score toward the end of the game, going high to haul in a Manny Patterson touchdown pass. The touchdown was the last score in the game, and it put the Tigers up 24-8– the final when the fourth quarter ended.
Coach’s Comment…
Coach Grunder: It was another very physical game. The D played really well. Offense turned it up in the second half. Good to see young guys like Braylon Gamble step up… he has a great all-around game (offense, defense, special teams). He played lights-out… can’t wait to see him on Friday nights.
Up Next
The Tigers will face St. Edward at Lakewood Stadium. Kickoff is at 9:00 AM.
