Copley just took a gut-wrenching 45-42 loss last week to Kenston, thanks to a 22-yard field goal as time expired, and now they’ve got to turn around and face a red-hot Revere Minutemen squad that’s won three in a row. This isn’t just any game, either, folks; this is the 76th meeting in a bitter rivalry, and “The Bell” is on the line.
The Bell, The Records, And A Whole Lotta History
Both of these teams roll into Week 5 with identical 3-1 overall records, but the conference standings tell a different story. Revere is sitting pretty at 1-0 in the Suburban League American Conference, while Copley is staring down an 0-1 start. Revere’s head coach, Robert Nickol, is in his fifth year, boasting a 26-22 record there, with a solid 47-37 overall mark in his ninth year coaching. Copley’s John Kromalic, in his fourth year, has gone 16-20. You know both these guys are going to have their teams fired up for this one. Last year, Revere snagged a 24-21 Week 10 thriller on a 36-yard field goal as time expired from David Kennedy. That win put Revere up 38-37 in the rivalry series, and believe me, Copley remembers that one. Both teams even made the Division III playoffs in Region 13 last year, so they’ve got that championship pedigree.
Revere’s Hajdu Huddle vs. Copley’s Air Raid
Let’s talk about what happened last week because it sets the stage perfectly. Revere, fresh off a 28-26 win over Twinsburg, has been getting it done with their Hajdu brothers show. QB Carter Hajdu was slinging a 27-yard touchdown pass to TJ Meech and bulldozing his way to the end zone with 1 and 4-yard TD runs. Ryan Tompkins added a massive 46-yard TD run, and Lane Shenigo was a beast with 120 rushing yards on 22 carries, plus an interception. The Hajdu family is just everywhere, too, with twin Brady Hajdu making three crucial tackles on fourth down plays, and older brother Davis Hajdu blocking a PAT. These guys are playing with a chip on their shoulder. Davis has 30 tackles, two picks, and a forced fumble this season!
On the other side, Copley’s QB Dane Wininger went absolutely bonkers last week despite the loss, throwing FIVE touchdown passes! Four of those went to Noah Slattery, covering 12, 81, 45, and 19 yards, plus another 5-yard TD pass to Mason Chapman. Jalen Owens even ripped off a 54-yard TD run. This Copley offense can explode, but their defense let up 45 points. Revere’s been on a roll since their opening loss, while Copley just got punched in the mouth. This game is going to be a battle between Revere’s momentum and Copley’s need for redemption. Kickoff is at 7 p.m., and you know “The Bell” is going to ring loud for the winner.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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