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Football Takes To The Road For Opener at Edgewood
SETTING THE SCENE: The seventh season under head coach Tom Grippa opens for the Milford Eagles as they hit the road for the first of three away games during Week 1 at Edgewood. This marks the third straight season the Eagles and Cougars have kicked off the season against one another, with Milford winning the two previous contests by a combined score of 83-20. The Eagles are coming off a 9-3 campaign and a fourth straight playoff appearance. They’ll be led by an experienced defensive core that returns nine starters, along with six returnees dotting the offensive starting line-up.
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The match-up by the numbers
A look at the Milford-Edgewood match-up by the numbers (2022 per game averages & conference team rankings):
Milford scoring offense (4th-36.3) vs. Edgewood scoring defense (1st-16.8)
Milford total offense (4th-362.6) vs. Edgewood total defense (1st-148.5)
Milford rushing offense (6th-110.2) vs. Edgewood rushing defense (1st-66.2)
Milford passing offense (3rd-252.4) vs. Edgewood passing defense (1st-82.3)
Edgewood scoring offense (1st-33.3) vs. Milford scoring defense (3rd-24.4)
Edgewood total offense (2nd-355.1) vs. Milford total defense (7th-319.4)
Edgewood rushing offense (1st-282.4) vs. Milford rushing defense (6th-136.8)
Edgewood passing offense (4th-72.7) vs. Milford passing defense (7th-182.6)
Inside the numbers
A look at returning Milford’s statistical leaders:
Rushing Yards: Ashton Warther (349, 1 TD)
Passing Yards: Luke Brand (33, 0 TDs)
Receiving Yards: Reece Davis (752, 14 TDs)
Tackles: Andrew Littrell (96)
Sacks: Andrew Littrell (2.0)
Interceptions: Ryan Crompton/Rob Mickler (2)
Punting Average: Jacob Luecke (35.1)
Kickoff Return Yards: Reece Davis (253, 1 TD)
Punt Return Yards: None
A look at Edgewood’s returning statistical leaders:
Rushing Yards: Braden Sullivan (877, 10 TDs)
Passing Yards: None
Receiving Yards: Braden Sullivan (463, 6 TDs)
Tackles: Wyatt Walker (108)
Sacks: Clay Halsey (3.0)
Interceptions: Braden Sullivan (2)
Punting Average: David Rumpler (35.6)
Kickoff Return Yards: Braden Sullivan (226)
Punt Return Yards: None
Notable 2022 Performances by 2023 Returnees
• Returning 2022 All-Eastern Cincinnati Conference selections: Reece Davis (2nd), Andrew Littrell (2nd), Tota Luani (2nd)
• 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.
• 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.
• WR Reese Davis was electric against Little Miami, hauling in nine catches for a career-high 144 yards and three touchdowns.
• LB Andrew Littrell was a beast on defense against Walnut Hills, recording a 77-yard interception return, a fumble recovery for a touchdown and a sack.
• Magnus Boben and Will Reid led a defensive charge against West Clermont in each player's most extensive action of the season. Along the defensive line, Magnus ended the game with a team-high 10 tackles, including half a sack. Filling in as a starter at safety, Will totaled seven tackles, including 1.5 for loss, along with his first career interception.
• Key returnees Tofa Luani and Jacob Luecke and newcomers Nathan Webster all earned honorable mention Preseason All-Tristate Football. Luecke was also the top vote getter among all punters as voted on by fans.
