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Eagles Primed For Friday Night Showdown at Anderson

Posted on: September 8, 2022

SETTING THE SCENE: A match-up that figures to include plenty of offensive fireworks is on tap for Week 4 of the OHSAA Football season when Milford travels to Anderson for a showdown with the Raptors. The Eagles are off to their best start in over 15 years at 3-0 and feature the second-ranked scoring and total offense in the ECC. In terms of total offense, Milford trails only the high-octane Raptors who enter at 2-1, 2-0 ECC. The Eagles will be out to snap a three-game losing streak to Anderson, dating back to a 56-20 triumph in 2018.

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The match-up by the numbers
A look at the Milford-Anderson match-up by the numbers (per game averages & conference team rankings):

Milford scoring offense (2^nd-43.7) vs. Anderson scoring defense (4^th-34.0)

Milford total offense (2^nd-417.0) vs. Anderson total defense (5^th-340.3)

Milford rushing offense (6^th-114.7) vs. Anderson rushing defense (9^th-194.3)

Milford passing offense (2^nd-302.3) vs. Anderson passing defense (6^th-146.0)
Anderson scoring offense (4^th-40.7) vs. Milford scoring defense (4^th-22.0)

Anderson total offense (1^st-483.0) vs. Milford total defense (7^th-388.0)

Anderson rushing offense (9^th-79.7) vs. Milford rushing defense (10^th-251.0)

Anderson passing offense (1^st-403.3) vs. Milford passing defense (4^th-137.0)

Inside the numbers
A look at Milford’s statistical leaders:
Rushing Yards: Natwan Webster (187, 4 TDs)
Passing Yards: Austin Hardin (884, 12 TDs)
Receiving Yards: Reece Davis (214, 3 TDs)
Tackles: Toto Luani (26)
Sacks: Tofa Luani/William Riesenberg (1.0)
Interceptions: Four Tied (1)
Punting Average: Jacob Luecke (40.6)
Kickoff Return Yards: Jacob Smith (194, 1 TD)
Punt Return Yards: Jacob Smith (103, 1 TD)

A look at Anderson’s statistical leaders:
Rushing Yards: Brodey Berg (239, 8 TDs)
Passing Yards: Griffin Scalf (1179, 6 TDs)
Receiving Yards: Santos Alvarez (333, 3 TDs)
Tackles: Joey Emrick (25)
Sacks: Four Tied (1.0)
Interceptions: Joey Emrick/Brandon Pitts (1)
Punting Average: Griffin Scalf (45.7)
Kickoff Return Yards: Santos Alvarez (164)
Punt Return Yards: N/A

Notable 2022 Performances

QB Austin Hardin started his senior year with a bang, leading Milford to a runaway 42-6 win over Edgewood. For the night, Austin completed 17 of his 23 passes for 326 and four touchdowns (to three different receivers), making his third career 300-yard passing performance. In the last two season-openers, both against Edgewood, Austin has thrown for 619 yards and eight touchdowns.
Junior WR Reece Davis lit up the stat sheet in the Edgewood opener, capturing his second career 100-yard receiving night with 114 for the game, along with a pair of touchdowns. His other 100-yard game came in last year’s opener at Edgewood.
Junior WR Landen Wisbey showed he’ll be a scoring threat for the Eagles this year as he hit paydirt twice against Edgewood. Through the air, he hauled in a 52-yard TD, while also scoring on an eight-yard run on the ground.
Senior Jacob Smith played his way into the OHSAA Record Book during Week 2 vs. Lebanon. Jacob had a dynamic all-around performance returning both a kickoff and a punt for a touchdown, while also grabbing a game-preserving interception on the game's final play. For the night, Jacob finished with 232 total return yards, along with 10 tackles and the interception.
Senior WR Cam Livingston was also a hero of the Lebanon win, finishing with three TD receptions, including the game-winner with less than a minute remaining.
Austin Hardin continued his hot start in Week 3 against Loveland, tossing four TDs for the third straight game. He finished with 290 yards through the air against the Tigers.
Junior LB Andrew Littrell finished the Loveland game with nine tackles (eight solo), including 2.5 for loss and put a jarring hit on a Tiger ball carrier to force a fumble.
Senior RB Natwan Webster was chosen Mercy Health Player of the Game after scoring four touchdowns vs. Loveland. For the game, Natwan rushed for 39 yards and three touchdowns, while catching four passes for 44 yards and a fourth score.

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