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Creek Freshman Drop A Heart Breaker

 The Beavercreek High School freshman football team played through the cold, wet, and rainy conditions on Thursday evening, but in the end suffered a last second 14 – 6 loss to Xenia.  Jake Berman accounted for the lone Beavercreek score with a 5 yard run to the end zone in the fourth quarter.  Berman had 35 total rushing yards for the game.  Other offensive highlights for the Beavers included Tyler Mclean running for 55 yards and Wade Bunn pounding out 78 yards on the ground.

In a word, Beavercreek was tremendous on special team efforts.  Mike Smidler and Ian Vickers both recovered defensive on-sides kicks; Nick Jones started the game with a booming 60 yard kick-off; and Tim Mitchell provided a spectacular 83 yard kick-off return to the end zone only to see it called back for a late, unusual penalty.

Defensively, Jake Berman, Blaise Dilley, Joe Joyce, Wade Bunn, Ian Vickers, Aaron Carnes and Tim Mitchell combined for 53 tackles for the Beavers.  Other defensive highlights included a key fumble recovery by Joe Herman and a drive stopping interception – also by Herman.  Additionally, Tim Mitchell and Austin Bach combined for a crucial tackle on a Xenia fourth down attempt while Joe Joyce and Aaron Carnes teamed for a pivotal stop on a Xenia two point conversion attempt.     

This was the final game for the Beavercreek freshman squad.  Based on skill progression, maturity development, and team unity the season was a success.  This group of fine student athletes will bring high hopes, athletic talent, and a desire to win to the Beavercreek Junior Varsity and Varsity teams next year.    

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1.  Be dedicated in the weight room this winter
     [ don't ever miss ]
2.  Maintain Academic Eligibility All Year
     [ set high goals for yourself ]

Beavercreek Freshman Defeat Springfield South

The Beavercreek High School freshman football team stormed into Springfield and crushed the Springfield South Wildcats 28 - 6 on October 13th.

Beavercreek started the scoring early in the first quarter when Jake Berman pounded in the first touchdown from 3 yards out – Berman had a grand total of 42 rushing yards and 50 passing yards for the game.  Creek’s second score came on a four yard plunge by Berman.  This score was set-up by an 80 yard kick-off return from Joe Joyce.  The Beaver’s third score came as the second quarter clock ran out.  Jake Berman found Joe Joyce in the back of the end zone and hooked-up for a 26 yard passing touchdown.  Beavercreek’s final score came in the fourth quarter when Wade Bunn executed a perfect fake punt.  Bunn took the direct snap from Nick Jones and completed a 55 yard pass to Joe Joyce.  Excellent open field running was complimented with outstanding special teams blocking to ensure the touchdown.  The Beavercreek scoring was rounded out by Wade Bunn who was perfect on all point after touch down attempts.

Other Beavercreek offensive highlights were Tyler Mclean rushing for 55 yards; an acrobatic 26 yard reception by Gavin Moore; Greg Caudill pounding out 40 yards on the ground; outstanding line blocking by Nick Jones, Michael Butcher, Jeremy Evans and Trey Grace; and combined running by Katy Yoder, Beau Slater, and Mike Haney to obtain key fourth quarter first downs and kill the game clock.

Defensively the Beaver’s were tenacious and impressive the entire game -- highlights were numerous as well as timely.   On South’s initial drive, Aaron Carnes and Wade Bunn provided a crushing, fumble causing tackle -- Ian Vickers instantaneously recovered the fumble.  Jake Berman and Joe Herman had key interceptions which effectively halted wildcat drives.  Carnes and Herman also forced a botched punt which led to a Beavercreek score.  Joe Joyce, Blaise Dilley, and Aaron Carnes recorded key quarterback sacks resulting in 28 negative yards for South.  Joyce, Berman, Carnes, Bunn, Dilley and Greg Caudill had a combined 30 tackles to lead the defensive efforts.

Beavers fall to Elks

Beavercreek's freshman football team suffered a tough 27 – 0 loss to the Centerville Elks Wednesday October 5th at the Centerville varsity field. 
Offensive highlights for the Beavers included Tyler Mclean passing for 76 yards and running for 20; Greg Caudill grinding out 58 yards on the ground; Jake Berman pounding out 26 rushing yards; Tim Mitchell providing 54 total return yards; and Joe Herman pulling-in a tremendous 48 yard reception.  Defensively, Jake Berman, Blaise Dilley, Joe Joyce, Wade Bunn and Ian Vickers combined for 33 tackles for the Beavers.  Berman also had a key fumble recovery.   

Beavercreek Freshman fall to Wayne

The Beavercreek HS freshman football team played with desire, determination, and heart until the final second, but still suffered a tough 21 – 6 loss to the Wayne HS Freshman Thursday, 29 September.  Greg Caudill accounted for the lone Beavercreek score on a second quarter 6 yard run – Caudill finished the game with 55 rushing yards.  Other offensive highlights for the Beavers included Tyler Mclean running for 66 yards and passing for 43 yards; Jake Berman pounding out 58 all-purpose yards; Tim Mitchell providing 85 total return yards; and outstanding run blocking by Trey Grace, Nick Jones, and Jeremy Evans.  Defensively, Jake Berman, Blaise Dilley, Joe Joyce, Wade Bunn and Joe Herman combined for 33 tackles for the Beavers.  Additional defensive highlights included a jarring tackle by Shawn Lai which led to a Tim Mitchell fumble recovery; Jeremy Jones providing two drive stopping interceptions; and two critical fourth-down stops by the line of Blaise Dilley, Wade Bunn, and Ian Vickers.    

Creek Freshmen Win Two In-A-Row

The BHS freshman football team continued their winning pattern with a 27 – 0 shut-out of the Springfield North Panthers on Thursday evening.  Beavercreek started the scoring early in the first quarter when Greg Caudill pounded in the first touchdown from a yard out – Caudill had a grand total of 95 rushing yards for the game.  Creek’s second score came on a four yard plunge by Jake Berman – Berman finished the game with an awesome 126 ground yards.  The Beaver’s third touchdown was provided by Joe Joyce on a tremendous 48 yard punt return to the house.  Beavercreek’s final score came on a spectacular 45 yard run to the end zone by Michael Smidler.  Berman was successful on 3-of-4 point after kicks to round out the scoring.  Other offensive highlights included Jeremy Jones rushing for 51 yards on 4 key carries, offensive fumble recoveries by Michael Butcher and Greg Caudill, and tremendous line work by Nick Jones and Trey Grace. 

Defensively, the Beavers were led by Shawn Lai who had 8 tackles.  Aaron Carnes, Jake Berman, Blaise Dilley, Joey Herman, Joe Joyce and Ben Scarlett supported Lai with a combined 17 tackles and 4 blocked passes.  Other Defensive highlights included a key fourth-down sack Austin Bach causing a 20 yard loss, fumble recoveries by Tyler Mclean and Zach Niebert, two interceptions by Jeremy Jones (his third and fourth of the season), and an overall outstanding effort by the line and secondary to maintain the shut-out.

   Beavercreek Freshman Beat Lebanon

9/15/2005 . . . The BHS freshman football team blasted into the win column with a 21 – 20 defeat of the previously undefeated Lebanon Warriors.  Beavercreek started the scoring early in the first quarter when Tim Mitchell sacked the quarterback in the end zone for a safety.  The remainder of the Beavercreek scoring was provided by Jake Berman and Greg Caudill -- Berman added two touch downs on the ground while recording 80 rushing yards and Caudill ran for a touch down on his way to accumulating 108 ground yards.  Other offensive highlights included a key 20 yard reception from Tyler Mclean to Joe Joyce, 40 total return yards for Wade Bunn, and an overall outstanding job of blocking by the offensive line.  Defensively, the Beavers were led by Jeremy Jones.  Jones had an acrobatic interception, exceptional special team support, and a team high 12 tackles.  Tim Mitchell, Jake Berman, Nick Posey, and Isaac Peppers supported Jones with a combined 16 tackles.  Austin Bach also had an outstanding interception to halt a Warrior drive.  Other game highlights included a booming 55 yard punt by Berman; a crucial 2-point conversion stop by Mclean; and an overall outstanding team effort on both sides of the ball by the Beavers.   

       Beavercreek Freshman fall at Troy . . .    

The Beavercreek High School freshman football team suffered a tough 18 – 0 loss at Troy High School to the Troy Freshman Thursday,
8 September.  Offensive highlights for the Beavers included Jake Berman grinding out 43 yards on the ground; Greg Caudill pounding out 29 rushing yards; Tyler Mclean running for 25 yards; and Jeremy Jones scampering for 21 yards.  Joe Joyce led the air attack with four receptions totaling 70 yards the best being a 35 yard hook-up from Wade Bunn on a successful fake punt.  Defensively, Jake Berman, Blaise Dilley, Joe Joyce, and Michael Smidler combined for 25 tackles for the Beavers.  The Beaver secondary was incredibly strong, holding the Trojans to only 33 yards through the air.  Other game highlights included fumble recoveries by Jeremy Jones and Zach Neibert; a booming 47 yard punt by Wade Bunn; and the debut of Isaac Peppers and Ian Vickers - two fine additions to the Freshman squad.

Fairmont

Thursday, 1 September, the Beavers lost their second game in a close matched contest to Fairmont.  Offensively the Beavers were led by Jake Berman with 55 rushing yards and Greg Caudill who had 48 yards on the ground.  Berman also passed for 15 yards hooking-up with Joe Joyce for a key completion.  Defensively, Blaise Dilley, Joe Joyce, and Wade Bunn combined for 18 tackles -- Nicholas Jones snagged a fumble recovery and Jake Berman and Zach Niebert added interceptions.  

Tough start for Beavercreek Freshman . . .

The Beavercreek High School freshman football team started their season on a disappointing note with a loss to the Carroll Freshman at Zink field Saturday, 27 August.  Offensive highlights for the Beavers included Joe Joyce’s 77 all-purpose yards; Tyler Mclean running for 41 yards and passing for 70 yards; and Jake Berman pounding out 31 yards on the ground.  Defensively, Blaise Dilley, Dillon Bybee, and Andrew Coleman combined for 15 tackles for the Beavers.  Carroll offensive efforts were led by David McComas who had three touchdown runs totaling 115 yards and Mike Escobar with 65 yards passing.  Travis Buell led the Patriot defensive charge with a strong middle linebacker performance.