JV Leopards Vanquish Vikings 41-13 – JV Football
JV: Louisville 41, North Canton Hoover 13
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The Louisville Leopards JV Football Team upended the visiting North Canton Hoover Vikings 41-13 Saturday Morning at Louisville Leopards Stadium. With their fourth straight victory, Louisville JV is now 4-1 on the season.
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The Louisville Leopards JV Football team put on a commanding display in their 41-13 victory over the North Canton Hoover Vikings on Friday. With standout performances on both sides of the ball, particularly from Cody Zahler, the Leopards improved their record to 4-1 on the season. Zahler accounted for four total touchdowns, while Louisville’s defense forced multiple turnovers that shifted momentum throughout the game.
First Quarter: Explosive Start
The Leopards wasted no time taking control. With just over six minutes left in the first quarter, Cody Zahler (#3) broke through Hoover’s defense for a spectacular 70-yard touchdown run, putting Louisville ahead 7-0 after Parker Daum (#84) drilled the extra point.
Less than three minutes later, Louisville’s defense made a huge play. A botched Hoover punt was scooped up by Chaun Cline, who returned the fumble 24 yards for another Leopards score. Though the extra point was blocked, Louisville stretched their lead to 13-0, and Hoover found themselves on the back foot.
Second Quarter: Zahler Shines in the Air
Hoover managed to fight back midway through the second quarter when Landon Owen connected with Michael Stalder on a 12-yard touchdown pass. The Vikings’ two-point conversion attempt failed, leaving Louisville in the lead 13-6.
Louisville responded right before halftime, and Zahler began to show his prowess as a passer. With just 44 seconds left, Zahler found Jake Baker (#88) for a 34-yard touchdown pass, extending the lead to 20-6. Parker Daum added the extra point.
On the final play of the half, Zahler delivered another blow to Hoover’s hopes, tossing a deep 60-yard touchdown pass to Drake Wilson (#36) as time expired. Daum’s extra point made it 27-6 at halftime, giving Louisville a commanding lead.
Third Quarter: Continuing the Momentum
The Leopards picked up where they left off in the third quarter. Zahler connected once again through the air, this time with Brayden Elsass on an 11-yard touchdown pass with just under two minutes remaining in the quarter. Parker Daum remained perfect on extra points, and Louisville stretched their lead to 34-6 heading into the final quarter.
Fourth Quarter: Sealing the Victory
Louisville’s offense continued to click in the fourth quarter. Zahler capped off his incredible performance by launching a 55-yard touchdown pass to Jake Baker, marking Baker’s second receiving score of the day. With Daum’s extra point, Louisville extended their lead to 41-6 with 6:15 left in the game.
Hoover added a late score when Landon Owen ran in a 5-yard touchdown with 4:20 remaining. Samuel Perez converted the extra point, but it was too little, too late, as Louisville secured a dominant 41-13 victory.
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UP NEXT: The Leopards JV Team will next travel to take on the Canton Central Catholic Crusaders on Saturday, September 28. Game time is slated for 10:00 AM from Lowell Klinefelter Field.
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Scoring Summary
LEOPARDS 41, VIKINGS 13
Team 1-2-3-4–TOTAL
Hoover 0-6-0-7–13
Louisville 13-14-7-7–41
1st Quarter
LOUISVILLE – Cody Zahler 70 Yard Run (Parker Daum Kick) | LHS 7, NCHHS 0, 6:08
LOUISVILLE – Chaun Cline 24 Yard Fumble Return (Kick Blocked) | LHS 13, NCHHS 0, 3:44
2nd Quarter
HOOVER – Michael Stalder 12 Yard Pass from Landon Owen (Run Failed) | LHS 13, NCHHS 6, 7:33
LOUISVILLE – Jake Baker 34 Yard Pass from Cody Zahler (Parker Daum Kick) | LHS 20, NCHHS. 6, 0:44
LOUISVILLE – Drake Wilson 60 Yard Pass from Cody Zahler (Parker Daum Kick) | LHS 27, NCHHS 6, 0:00
3rd Quarter
LOUISVILLE – Brayden Elsass 11 Yard Pass from Cody Zahler (Parker Daum Kick) | LHS 34, NCHHS 6, 1:51
4th Quarter
LOUISVILLE – Jake Baker 55 Yard Pass from Cody Zahler (Parker Daum Kick) | LHS 41, NCHHS 6, 6:15
HOOVER – Landon Owen 5 Yard Run (Samuel Perez Kick) | LHS 41, NCHHS 13, 4:20
Records: Louisville 4-1
