Louisville Freshman Suffer 1st Loss Vs. Juggernaut Canfield – Freshman Football
Canfield 54, Louisville 8
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The Louisville Leopards Freshman Football Team fell to the visiting Canfield Cardinals 54-8 Thursday Evening at Louisville Leopards Stadium. The loss is the Leopards first of the season as they drop to 5-1 on the year.
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The Canfield Cardinals Freshman Football Team overpowered the Louisville Leopards, securing a dominant 54-8 victory at Louisville Leopards Stadium. The Cardinals’ defense and special teams played pivotal roles in the win, combined with an explosive offense that put points on the board early and often.
1st Quarter: Canfield Takes Command
Canfield wasted no time in setting the tone. After recovering a Louisville fumble on the Leopards’ 43-yard line just over a minute into the game, the Cardinals turned the takeaway into points. Donnie Ferko (#4) capped a 3-play, 43-yard drive with a 1-yard touchdown run. Ferko then converted the two-point run to give Canfield an early 8-0 lead with 7:27 left in the first quarter.
The Cardinals extended their lead to 16-0 following a 1-yard touchdown run by Patrick Groner (#33). Ferko again added the conversion run to complete a quick 2-play, 35-yard scoring drive.
Later in the quarter, Canfield’s special teams made a huge impact. Rocco Cocca (#57) blocked a Louisville punt, which was scooped up by R.J. Kinsman (#72), who returned it 32 yards for a touchdown. Ferko’s conversion run increased Canfield’s lead to 24-0 with 1:48 remaining in the first quarter.
2nd Quarter: Canfield Builds on Lead
The Cardinals continued to dominate, and their defense contributed once more. Donnie Ferko (#4) intercepted a pass at the Louisville 43-yard line, setting up another scoring opportunity for the Cardinals as the first quarter wound down.
Canfield took a commanding 24-0 lead into the second quarter and continued to shut down the Leopards’ offense while adding more points. The Cardinals’ relentless pressure and defensive prowess were key factors in their 54-8 rout.
2nd Half: Leopards Get on the Board
Louisville managed to break through late in the game, scoring a touchdown and a two-point conversion to make the final score 54-8. The Leopards’ score came on a determined drive, but the early damage inflicted by Canfield’s defense and special teams had already sealed the game for the Cardinals.
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Canfield at Louisville Freshman Football Scoring Summary
CARDINALS 54, LEOPARDS 8
Team 1-2-3-4–TOTAL
Canfield 24-16-14-0–54
Louisville 0-0-0-8–08
1st Quarter
CANFIELD – Donnie Ferko 1 Yard Run (Donnie Ferko Run) | LHS 0, CHS 8, 7:27
3 Plays, 43 Yards, 0:50
CANFIELD – Patrick Groner 1 Yard Run (Donnie Ferko Run) | LHS 0, CHS 16, 3:45
CANFIELD – R.J. Kinsman 32 Yard Punt Block Return (Donnie Ferko Run) | LHS 0, CHS 24, 1:48
2nd Quarter
CANFIELD – Patrick Groner 3 Yard Run (Donnie Ferko Run) | LHS 0, CHS 32, 7:36
CANFIELD – Donnie Ferko 5 Yard Run (Sam Hout Run) | LHS 0, CHS 40, 1:09
3rd Quarter
CANFIELD – Sam Hout 65 Yard Run (Run Failed) | LHS 0, CHS 46, 7:32
CANFIELD – Sam Hout 9 Yard Run (Rocco Cocca Run) | LHS 0, CHS 54, 0:19
4th Quarter
LOUISVILLE – Drake Wilson 38 Yard Pass from Cody Zahler (Drake Wilson Pass from Cody Zahler) | LHS 8, CHS 54, 1:45
Records: Canfield 5-1-1, Louisville 5-1
