Chaney Cowboys at Louisville Leopards 2002 Playoff Football Highlights
Louisville made three goal line stops to defeat Youngstown Chaney 17-7 in the 2002 Regional Quarterfinals. The victory was the 500th in program history.
Louisville made three goal line stops to defeat Youngstown Chaney 17-7 in the 2002 Regional Quarterfinals. The victory was the 500th in program history.
The Leopards shutout the Lions 27-0 on October 25, 2002 to finish the season a perfect 10-0 and as a result were crowned DII AP Poll Champions for the first time in school history.
Kevin Sears forced a fumble and Clay Swigert fell on it in the endzone with 43 seconds left to preserve the Leopards 28-23 victory over the Irish in the 2005 DII, Region 7 Semifinals.
Josh Vacha racked up 229 yards of offense, ran for a touchdown, and connected with John Stallings for two touchdowns during the Leopards playoff-clinching 35-22 victory over host Minerva back on October 24, 2003.
The Louisville defense held top-seeded New Philadelphia to -6 yards rushing and Drew Kuhn had 148 yards & 3 touchdowns to lead the Leopards to a 18-7 Regional Quarterfinal Win.
A 37 yard flea flicker early in the fourth quarter propelled Canfield past Louisville 7-0 in the 2005 DII Regional Championship Game. Six Leopard turnovers plague the Leopards who finished 12-1.
Louisville scored three touchdowns in the final 6:42 to tie the game before winning in overtime 27-21. Drew Kuhn threw for 328 yards & 4 touchdowns, 3 of which found the hands of Bill Poyser.
Aaron Scott ran for 176 yards & a touchdown, Brian Whaley & Mark Gulling each scored 2 touchdowns, and Louisville ended their 37-21 victory by blanking host North Canton over the final 34:10.
Olmsted Falls blocked Louisville’s game-winning field goal attempt in the final seconds to defeat the Leopards 21-20 in a heartbreaking DII Playoff contest back on November 8, 2002.
Despite losing their star runningback, the Leopards grouped together to demolish the Dukes 35-3 to clinch their fourth straight NBC Title. Louisville out-gained Marlington 362-87 and had more first downs by a count of 25-6.