High school football playoffs: Bellbrook riding 11-game winning streak

Nov. 15—How is Bellbrook preparing for its playoff matchup with undefeated Wapakoneta in a Division III, Region 12 playoff game Friday night?

Much like the 11-1 Golden Eagles got ready for their previous 12 games.

“I think when you do it right, the preparation should not vary a whole lot based on week to week,” Bellbrook coach Jeff Jenkins said. “I think there’s one way to do it, that’s the right way.”

That includes scouting the opponent, preparing a game plan and drilling it in practice.

“I think that just builds the right habits and routines within our program, and that’s just what we follow week to week,” Jenkins said. “So hopefully we can transfer to practice to the game. There really is not a big difference by any means.”

Whatever Jenkins and his staff have been doing has been working.

BHS has won 11 in a row since dropping the opener 28-7 at Tippecanoe, who was undefeated until losing to St. Mary’s Memorial last week.

The Golden Eagles soundly beat Bellefontaine and future Ohio State quarterback Tavien St. Clair 35-14 in Week 2 then took down rival Valley View 16-3 in Week 3 and haven’t looked back.

They have posted four shutouts and rely on a tried-and-true formula for winning: Run the ball and play stout defense.

Junior running back Vincent Epifano leads the team with 1,117 yards and 10 touchdowns rushing this season while senior Tanner Stewart has 793 yards and 10 more scores on the ground.

Junior quarterback Aiden Caswell runs the attack and has thrown for 713 yards and 10 touchdowns with three interceptions.

“The guy who is the glue to everything is Aiden Caswell, who’s been playing very well last few weeks,” Jenkins said “He’s not gonna put up the gaudy numbers, but he will definitely make the big play when we need it. Our two running backs, Tanner Stewart and Vincent Epifano are a very good one-two punch, and…


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Author : Dayton Daily News, Ohio

Publish date : 2024-11-15 19:36:00

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