CINCINNATI — Wilmington was unable to hold a 10-point halftime lead Friday and lost to Mt. Healthy 19-13.
The Hurricane (1-2) led 10-0 at halftime but gave up two early scores and trailed 13-10 with 9:10 to play in the third.
The Owls added to the lead, 19-10, with a touchdown at the 8:47 mark of the fourth quarter.
Wilmington was able to convert a Dylan Groves field goal at 2:59 to get within one score, 19-13, and the defense came up with a stop.
But the offense was unable to convert and the WHS dropped its second straight game after a season-0pening win.
The Hurricane got on the board first with a safety by the defense midway through the opening period. Bryson Schutte had an interception early in the second quarter.
Wilmington put together a long drive on offense that culminated in a Jake Stephens to Zane Smith touchdown pass at 2:03. Stephens to Puller converted the two-point conversion and Wilmington led 10-0.
The defense came up with a stop and the half ended with WHS on top by 10.
SUMMARY
Sept 7, 2024
@Mt Healthy High School
Owls 19 Hurricane 13
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STATISTICS
PASSING: MH- Jahmeir Spain 20-30-1, 301 yards, 3 TD
RUSHING: MH- Nashoun Crittendon 7-12-0, Jahmeir Spain 3-8-0
RECEIVE: MH- Larry Fannon 6-91-0, Jai’mier Scott 5-66-0, Ace Cooper 4-41-0, Jeremiah Sanders 3-77-2, Nashoun Crittendon 2-26-1
