Playoff Game 1 Photos

 

Playoff Game 1: Elder blanks Oak Hills, 14-0; Face Centerville next

Panther DB Michael Dattilo brings down the Scots' WR Ryan Sullivan.
Junior RB Kyle Koester turns upfield following a pass reception from QB Collin Carey.
Carey drops back to pass. . .
. . .and Brett Mezger (#7) makes the reception.
Senior DB Ryan Vanderpool (#6) prepares to sack Oak Hills QB Rik Menchen. . .
. . .and celebrates with P. J. Volker (#4) after the play.
Senior WRs Lou Cassaro (#3) and Phil Rueve were among the team members who "adjusted" their hair style for the playoffs.
Senior LB Pat Brunner (#44) and Vanderpool sandwich Oak Hills WR Jeff Schroeder on a punt return.
RB Kyle Koester (#31) heads for daylight.
Senior Michael Dattilo also provided the offense some speed to the outside at running back.
Oak Hills QB Rik Menchen drops back to pass. . .
. . .but the ball bounces off Oak Hills WR Ryan Sullivan. . .
. . .and off of Panther DB Dan Bachman (#41). . .
. . .and ends up in the hands of Panther DB Brian Rosenthal (#23) for the interception.
Chris Braun celebrates with Paul Rapien (#73) following his TD reception.
Senior WR Chris Braun.
The "Blues Brothers", Jake and Elwood, stopped by to entertain at halftime with the Elder Band.
Senior WR Brett Mezger (#7) awaits a Collin Carey pass.
Senior DB Andy Dwyer puts the big hit on Oak Hills WR Kelen Weathers following a pass reception.
LB Pat Brunner sacks Oak Hills QB Rik Menchen.
Koester heads for the end zone to score the Panthers' second TD of the game. . .
. . .and Senior kicker Tom DeFranco hits his 39th PAT of the season to put the Panthers up 14-0.
Junior Scott Pfirrman (#93) and Senior co-captain Pat Brunner (#44) set their sights on Menchen.
Dattilo breaks free for a big gain, avoiding Oak Hills DB Jeff Schroeder.
In the "Play of the Game", Pat Brunner (#44) catches up with Oak Hills' Doug Fortune (#21) following a 70-yard reception. . .
. . .and trips him up on the 5-yard line, preserving the shutout.
 

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