Bellevue quarterback Stephen Specht was asked whether contributing on offense or defense was more enjoyable. Specht was an authority on both Friday – one rushing score and one interception – helped the Tigers beat Dayton, 18-0, in the annual Battle for the Paddle meeting. So, what was Specht’s answer? “Probably the pick,” he said. “I […]
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Say goodbye to grass: Dayton, Bellevue opening new stadiums
Dayton’s old football home, O.W. Davis Field, was frequently dangerous to running backs. Bellevue’s Gilligan Stadium was often impossible to drain after a hard rain. Both venues have undergone major changes. Dayton christens its new on-campus digs against Pendleton County on Aug. 29, and Bellevue is scheduled to debut its new turf field Sept. 12 […]
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Dayton ends seven-year losing streak vs. Brossart
When Bishop Brossart receiver Nicholas Cozzi ran into Dayton coach Jesse Herbst Friday, the Greendevils headman immediately jumped up. “I’m okay,” Herbst said. The rest of the Greendevils were pretty good, too. They ended a seven-game losing streak against Brossart by shutting out the Mustangs, 14-0, in their Class A first round playoff game at […]
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Dayton earns home playoff game with win at Ludlow
Though the Class 1A, District 4 river city foes came in Friday night’s game with matching 3-5 records, there was something important on the line: a home playoff game. True to what has been its calling card this season, the visiting Dayton Greendevils put together a strong first half building a 22-0 halftime lead, and […]