Louisville Vs. Ravenna 2002 Football Highlights

Louisville 34, Ravenna 23

Louisville took a 34-0 advantage at Ravenna on August 23, 2002 before weather delayed the game to the next day. The Leopards held on to defeat the Ravens 34-23 to open the 2002 campaign.

Runningback Curtis Elsass led the Louisville ground attack by carrying the ball 8 times for 122 yards and scored on touchdown runs of 19, 72, and 1.

In the passing game, Quarterback Gary Whaley was 13 for 20 for 213 yards and threw 2 touchdowns. His first was a 15 yarder to Nick Vernon and his second was a 72 yard touchdown strike to Justin Boudler. Vernon caught 3 passes for 46 yards, Mike Batdorff made 7 catches for 66 yards, and Boudler made receptions for 99 yards.

The Ravens would score 3 touchdowns late in the game on Saturday, but it would not be enough as the Leopards moved to 1-0.

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Scoring Summary

Louisville 13-21-0-0–34

Ravenna 0-0-8-15–23

1st Quarter

Louisville – Nick Vernon 15 Yard Pass from Gary Whaley (Brian Potts Kick), 7-0

Louisville – Curtis Elsass 19 Yard Run (Kick Failed), 13-0

2ND Quarter

Louisville – Curtis Elsass 72 Yard Run (Brian Potts Kick), 20-0

Louisville – Justin Boudler 72 Yard Pass from Gary Whaley (Brian Potts Kick), 27-0

Louisville – Curtis Elsass 1 Yard Run (Brian Potts Kick), 34-0

3RD Quarter 

Ravenna – Space 11 Yard Pass from Neims (Mattie Run), 34-8

4TH Quarter

Ravenna – Carter 74 Yard Run (Lofton Run), 34-16

Ravenna – Allen 82 Yard Interception Return (Young Kick), 34-23

Stats

Rushing: Louisville 27-129, Ravenna 28-159

Passing: Louisville 14-23-213-1, Ravenna 10-14-82-1

First Downs: Louisville 14, Ravenna 11

Fumbles-Lost: Louisville 0-0, Ravenna 1-1

Records: Louisville 1-0, Ravenna 0-1