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Writer's pictureCameron Palmer

#7 Chardon Hiltoppers vs #3 Aurora Greenmen Regional Semi-Final preview



JEROME T. OSBORNE SR. STADIUM in MENTOR OH- The JTO will be the neutral site as the 7th seed 9-3 Chardon Hilltoppers and 3rd seeded 11-1 Aurora Greenmen will duel for a chance to play for a Region Championship. Chardon took down CVCA 42-0 in week 11, before winning an up and down battle with the Geneva Eagles in week 12 by a score of 28-14. Aurora has defeated Alliance 41-7 (week 11) and Gilmour Academy 30-27 (week 12) to get to this week 13 clash. Coach Mitch Hewitt just picked up his 109th career win as a head coach of the Toppers. Coach Bob Mihalik just earned his 200th career win a week ago, both coaches look to add to their historic resumes this Friday. Aurora has 19 straight winning seasons that included a 2008 state title. Chardon just notched it's 12th straight winning season that has seen back-to-back state championships in 2020 & 2021. The winner of this one will advance to play the winner of VASJ / Ursuline for the regional championship. Let's dive into what these teams do well.


#3 11-1 AURORA GREENMEN (ALL STATS ARE CREDITED TO GREG POLLOCK)

TEAM: Aurora averages 4.75 penalties per game

OFFENSE: 163 rushing yards per game

OFFENSE: 114 passing yards a game

DEFENSE: Only gives up 96 rushing yards per game

DEFENSE: Average 1.5 interceptions per game

DEFENSE: 8 times held opponent to 7 points or less (2 shutouts)


#7 9-3 CHARDON HILLTOPPERS (ALL STATS ARE CREDITED TO GARRY PARRISH)

TEAM: The Hilltoppers have outgained every opponent this season by a combined total of +2306-yards

OFFENSE: Chardon averages 324.7 rushing yards a game (369 yards per game)

OFFENSE: Average of 35.5 PPG

DEFENSE: Allows only 13.5 OPPG

DEFENSE: 3 times this season Chardon has held an opponent to negative rushing yards

DEFENSE: Held Willoughby South and CVCA to under 10 total yards.


STATISTICAL LEADERS-


CHARDON:

PASSING -

Will Francis: 43/80 C/A - 540 yards - 2TD to 4INT


RUSHING -

Will Francis: 191 attempts - 1397 yards - 12TD

AJ Bruce: 79 attempts - 627 yards - 7TD

Caleb Hewitt: 61 attempts - 609 yards - 12TD

Vinny Colombi: 89 attempts - 545 yards - 14TD


RECEIVING -

Caleb Hewitt: 14 receptions - 219 yards - TD

Leo Colombi: 12 receptions - 186 yards

Drago Vujaklia: 8 receptions - 64 yards - TD


DEFENSE -

Alexander Ash: 123 total tackles (78 solo) / 22.5 TFL / 9 sacks

Austin Green: 75 total tackles (53 solo) / 14.5 TFL / 7.5 sacks

Austin Leszynski: 64 total tackles / 6.5 sacks / 16.5 TFL

Maddex Ciancibello: 55 total tackles / 5 sacks / 13.5 TFL

Caleb Hewitt: 13 PBU / 2INT

AJ Bruce: 11 PBU / 3INT

Leo Colombi: 56 total tackles / 13 PBU / 1INT

Braden Maruna: 61 total tackles / 10 PBU / 2INT


SPECIAL TEAMS -

Sam Sacerich: 2/5 FG - 54/55 PAT


AURORA:

PASSING -

Brandon Liepins: 86/143 C/A - 1263 yards - 10TD to 3INT


RUSHING -

Enzo Catania: 158 attempts - 1009 yards - 16TD

Lucas Manderbach: 55 attempts - 300 yards - 3TD


RECEIVING -

Ben Lukasik: 28 catches - 405 yards - 2TD

Jayce Unverferth: 18 catches - 246 yards - 3TD

Dylan Crasi: 13 catches - 214 yards - 3TD


DEFENSE -

Tommy Tartabini: 84 total tackles (39 solo) / 7 TFL

Enzo Catania: 67 total tackles (31 solo) / 4 TFL

Lucas Manderbach: 55 total tackles (36 solo) / 11 sacks / 5 TFL

Dom Trivisonno: 41 total tackles / 4 INT / 3 PBU

Jayce Unverferth: 38 total tackles / 4 TFL / 4 INT / 2 PBU


SPECIAL TEAMS -

Dom Trivisonno: 51/53 PAT - 4/5 FG





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