OHSAA football scores | Hoban falls to Severn Archbishop Spalding in season opener

The Hoban football team lost a season opener for the first time in seven years Friday, 28-14 to two-time reigning Maryland state champion Severn Spalding.

Maryland recruit Malik Washington went 23-of-27 passing for 239 yards and three touchdowns with Myles McAfee (seven catches, 14, three TDs) as his main target.

Antonio Ledbetter (23 carries, 114 yards) led the Cavaliers on the ground.

Ethan Roksandich went 4-of-9 passing for 59 yards and threw an interception for the Knights. Taylin Boykin caught a 12-yard touchdown pass to account for one of Hoban’s touchdowns.

Roksandich scored from a yard out on the other score for the Division II state runners-up.

Brayton Feister led the Knights with 50 yards on 17 carries.

Here’s how the game unfolded throughout with our live updates:

Hoban inches closer against Spalding

A 1-yard touchdown from Ethan Roksandich put the Knights back within striking distance. It’s Spalding 28-14 with 6:39 left.

Hoban’s goal line stand keeps Knights in it against Spalding

Spalding couldn’t convert a fourth-and-goal from the 1-yard line. Hoban takes over on the 3. It trails 28-7with 3:15 left in the third quarter.

Hoban drive stalls against Spalding

A personal foul penalty killed momentum for Hoban and the Knights were forced to punt on their own 26. Spalding blocks the punt and the Cavaliers will take over on their 42. They lead 28-7 with 6:31 left in the third quarter.

Hoban receiver Jackson Callaway, top, celebrates his touchdown catch with lineman Sam Greer during the first half of a high school football game, Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in Akron, Ohio.

Hoban forces punt, hopes to take momentum back from Spalding

Spalding sputtered for one of the first times all evening and Hoban takes over down 28-7 with 8:36 left in the third quarter on its own 20.

Halftime statistics for Spalding-Hoban football; Cavaliers…

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Author : Akron Beacon Journal

Publish date : 2024-08-23 22:34:35

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