Louisville 8th Grade Thumps Howland 35-6, Completes Undefeated 8-0 Season – 8th Grade Football
Louisville 35, Howland 6
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The Louisville Leopards 8th Grade Football Team scored 35 unanswered on their way to a 35-6 victory over the visiting Howland Tigers Wednesday Evening at Louisville Leopards Stadium. With the victory, Louisville 8th Grade finishes its inaugural season undefeated with a final record of 8-0.
Game Recap
The Louisville Leopards 8th Grade Football team capped off an undefeated season with a dominant 35-6 win over the Howland Tigers at Louisville Leopards Stadium. The Leopards controlled the game on both sides of the ball, finishing their season with a perfect 8-0 record.
Tigers Strike First, But Leopards Answer
Howland struck first in the opening quarter when their running back #2 broke through the Leopard defense for a 3-yard touchdown run with 4:25 left in the first. However, Louisville’s defense held strong, denying the two-point conversion and keeping the score at 6-0.
Louisville quickly responded on their next possession. After an impressive drive, Karter Elmerick punched it in from 1 yard out to tie the game. Ryker Youngen followed up with the extra point, giving the Leopards a 7-6 lead with 46 seconds left in the first quarter.
Leopards Build Lead in Second Quarter
The second quarter belonged to the Leopards as they began to take control of the game. Louisville capitalized on good field position following a blocked punt. Karter Pawley then powered his way into the endzone with a 2-yard touchdown run, capping off a short 15-yard drive. Youngen’s extra point made it 14-6 with 5:47 remaining in the second quarter.
Louisville’s defense continued to dominate, with standout plays by Elijah Frank and Jeremy Wooten in the backfield. Their pressure forced multiple turnovers on downs, and with time expiring in the first half, Maddux Edgein completed a 17-yard run to set up a 1-yard quarterback sneak for a touchdown on the final play. Youngen remained perfect on extra points, and the Leopards took a commanding 21-6 lead into halftime.
Leopards Dominate Second Half
The third quarter saw the Leopards extend their lead even further. Jeremy Wooten set up the first score of the half with a 58-yard run, then capped off the drive with an 11-yard touchdown catch from Edgein to make it 28-6.
Just minutes later, Louisville scored again. Following a short Howland punt, Anderson Jones burst through for a 33-yard run to set up the next score. Edgein found Maddux Long in the endzone for a 7-yard touchdown pass, and with another successful Youngen extra point, the Leopards extended their lead to 35-6 with 3:42 left in the third.
Defense Seals the Win
Louisville’s defense continued to dominate in the fourth quarter, highlighted by a key tackle for loss on 4th-and-3 by Kaden Mick, ending any hopes of Howland adding to their total. The Leopards ran out the clock in the final quarter, securing their eighth victory of the season and completing their perfect 8-0 run.
Leopards Finish Undefeated
The 35-6 victory over Howland marks a fitting end to a remarkable season for the Louisville Leopards 8th Grade Football team. The Leopards showcased dominance on both sides of the ball, combining a powerful running game with a stingy defense that stifled the Tigers throughout the contest.
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Scoring Summary
LEOPARDS 35, TIGERS 6
Team 1-2-3-4–TOTAL
Howland 6-0-0-0–06
Louisville 7-14-14-0–35
1st Quarter
HOWLAND – #2 3 Yard Run (Pass Failed) | LMS 0, HMS 6, 4:25
LOUISVILLE – Karter Elmerick 1 Yard Run (Ryker Youngen Kick) | LMS 7, HMS 6, 0:46
2nd Quarter
LOUISVILLE – Karter Pawley 2 Yard Run (Ryker Youngen Kick) | LMS 14, HMS 6, 5:47
LOUISVILLE – Maddux Edgein 1 Yard Run (Ryker Youngen Kick) | LMS 21, HMS 6, 0:00
3rd Quarter
LOUISVILLE – Jeremey Wooten 11 Yard Pass from Maddux Edgein (Ryker Youngen Kick) | LMS 28, HMS 6, 6:19
3 Plays, 65 Yards, 1:41
LOUISVILLE – Maddux Long 7 Yard Pass from Maddux Edgein (Ryker Youngen Kick) | LMS 35, HMS 6, 3:42
4th Quarter
NO SCORING
Records: Louisville 8-0
