Logan Regains Control of their Own Destiny In SEOAL Title Chase, Top the Tigers 37-21

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A week after all hope seemed lost, the Gallia Academy Blue Devils marched to Jackson and won their seventh straight game against the Ironmen.  That, combined with a solid performance from the Chieftains have put Logan back in control of their own destiny.  Logan rolled up 244 yards rushing and held Marietta to under 160 total yards of offense.  With the exceptions of penalty flags, it was a nearly flawless night for the purple and white.

Logan was flagged 17 times for 160 yards and committed two turnovers, but intercepted Marietta's Jason Schob 4 times to negate those negatives.  Marietta's offense was obviously held in limbo all night due to an ankle injury to Senior QB Jason Schob.  Schob punished the Logan defense last season as the Tigers built an early 19-0 lead.  However, the ankle injury which held him out of a game two weeks ago, limited his mobility and his passing stats suffered because of it.  BJ Hughes had two INTs, bringing his 2-year total vs Schob to 5.  Patrick Howe and Tory Kratzenburg each had an interception as well.

Logan got things started early.  On their second possession, Logan used a draw play from the shotgun and Justin Coakley shot up field for a 50-yard touchdown to put the Chiefs on top 7-0.  The Tigers answered just over a minute later however.  Schob got the offense rolling with several nice crossing routes, and the drive culminated with a 2-yard TD run from Tom Wire.  Justin Estes' PAT evened the score.

Logan regained the lead as the first quarter came to a close.  Following a Tory Kratzenburg interception, Logan scored on a 9-yard Kevin Call run.  The Poindexter PAT put the Chiefs on top 14-7.  One more time Marietta would close the gap.  Aided by a nice kick-off return from Scott Casto, the Tigers again got a TD from Tom Wire.

That would be the last time the Tigers were even in the football game.  Logan put together a 66-yard drive to put themselves in front for good.  Several receptions by Patrick Howe and a consistent running game moved Logan to first and goal.  A holding penalty negated a Coakley TD run, but on the next play Corey Spackey connected with Patrick Howe on a fade route and the Chiefs pulled ahead 21-14 with 4:50 to play in the half.

The Chiefs would get a gift field just as the half came to a close.  A miscommunication between Jason Schob and Tiger Center Tyler Grubb led to an errant snap on fourth down at their own 20-yard line and Schob was sacked giving the ball back to Logan.  Nick Poindexter booted his second Field Goal of the season, and Logan took a 10-point lead to the locker room.

Logan's Corey Spackey was intercepted on Logan's first possession of the second half, but Patrick Howe returned the favor and Logan began their best drive of the season.  Logan ate 7 minutes up with a 13-play 90 yard drive that ended when Justin Pack leaped into the endzone increasing Logan's lead to 31-14.  Pack carried the ball 10 times for over 50 yards on the drive.

The Logan defense held on the next series, and Logan moved in for their final score.  Another 50+ yard drive culminated when Corey Spackey connected with BJ Hughes for a 19-yard touchdown.  Poindexter's PAT was off the mark, but the score put LHS on top 37-14.

Thanks to over 60 yards in penalties, Marietta added one more score late in the contest.  Tom Wire scored his third touchdown from 4-yards out and Estes PAT cut the Logan lead to 16 points.

Logan got terrific games from Seniors Corey Spackey, Patrick Howe, BJ Hughes, and Justin Pack.  Spackey completed 13 of 20 passes for 180 yards and 2 scores while suffering 1 INT.  Patrick Howe caught 3 passes for 82 yards and a score and intercepted Schob once.  Hughes caught 6 passes for 61 yards and a TD and picked Schob off twice.  Justin Pack finished the game with 65 yards on 14 carries with a TD.  Justin Coakley led Logan rushers with 94 yards on 8 carries and a touchdown.

Marietta was led by Tom Wire 17 yards on 12 carries and 3 touchdowns.  Jason Schob completed 13 of 35 passes for 148 yards, but was intercepted 4 times.

Logan is currently in a 3 way tie for second in the SEOAL.  Logan, Marietta, and Jackson all stand at 1-1 on the season.  Marietta travels to Jackson while Logan (2-5, 1-1) will host Athens (1-6, 0-2) on the Hilltop Friday night for Homecoming.  Kick-off will be at 7:30 from Bill Sauer Field.

PASSING
Marietta: Jason Schob 13-35-148-0TD-4INT
Logan: Corey Spackey 13-20-180-2TD-1INT

RECEIVING
Marietta: Ben Howlett 6-53, Derck Crandall 3-41, Justin Estes 3-19, Scott Casto 1-35
Logan: Patrick Howe 3-82 TD, BJ Hughes 6-61 TD, Justin Coakley 2-17, Jake Wolfe 1-12, Tory Kratzenburg 1-8