Late field goal lifts Nordonia past Twinsburg in playoff thriller

Late field goal lifts Nordonia past Twinsburg in playoff thriller

MACEDONIA, Ohio — Nordonia survived a back-and-forth battle with Twinsburg Friday night, securing a 27-24 victory on the strength of Riley Edgehouse’s clutch kicking in the Division II, Region 5 playoff contest.The seventh-seeded Knights and No. 10 Tigers traded scores throughout the night, with Nordonia taking a game-high 21-10 lead early in the third quarter after Twinsburg failed to convert a fourth down inside their own 40-yard line.

Knights Edge Tigers in Thriller: Nordonia Advances in Playoffs - Nordonia Hills News

MACEDONIA — In a back-and-forth playoff battle that came down to the final minutes, Nordonia defeated Twinsburg 27-24 on Oct. 31 to advance to the second round of the postseason. Riley Edgehouse’s 30-yard field goal with 4:33 remaining proved to be the game-winner after the Tigers had tied the contest at 24-24 just three minutes earlier. The Knights’ ground game dominated throughout, with Connor Whapham carrying the ball 32 times for 200 yards a…

Late Field Goal Lifts Nordonia Over Twinsburg

Macedonia, OH: Senior Riley Edgehouse nailed a 30-yard field goal with less than five minutes remaining to lift Nordonia (8-3) past Suburban League rival Twinsburg (6-5) 27-24. Connor Whapham did it all for the Knights, finishing with 203 yards and a touchdown on 34 carries, along with two catches for 20 yards. Lucas Kienzlen led the way for the Tigers with 142 total yards and two touchdowns. First Half Nordonia received the opening kickoff and …