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Thursday, October 1, 2009
Wayne QB will miss major Northmont matchup
HUBER HEIGHTS — Braxton Miller, Wayne’s star junior quarterback, will not be available for the Warriors’ major conference game against Northmont on Friday, Oct. 2, Wayne coach Jay Minton said Thursday afternoon.
Miller suffered a thigh bruise during a Sept. 18 game against Trotwood-Madison that caused him to miss Wayne’s 14-12 upset loss to Troy last Friday. Minton said the coaches were hopeful Miller could play against Northmont but learned after Miller met with a doctor Thursday morning that he would be unavailable.
“He doesn’t have a full range of motion,” Minton said. “He needs to be relatively pain free (before he can play).”
In Miller’s place, Wayne is expected to start freshman Javon Harrison, who Minton said is himself a skilled player. Against Troy in his first high school action, Harrison completed 7-of-14 passes for 88 yards and rushed 14 times for 29 yards.
Also, Minton said running back Seth Stuart suffered a sprained ankle in practice Wednesday, so coaches would evaluate him in practice Thursday to determine if he would be available for the Northmont game. Stuart has gained 178 yards on 43 carries this season.
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Advice for Lebanon & Springboro fans: Arrive early
Going to the Lebanon vs. Springboro football game on Friday, Oct. 2?
Get there early … and with ticket already in hand.
A large crowd is expected for the Greater Western Ohio Conference South Division clash — and backyard rivalry — between Lebanon (4-1) and Springboro (5-0). Fans are encouraged to buy tickets in advance between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday in the Springboro athletic office.
It’s also recommended fans carpool to the game since the parking lots will fill up quickly.
Gates open at 5:55 p.m.
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Fairmont in the middle of a brutal schedule
KETTERING — Heading into Week 6 and beginning play in the Greater Western Ohio Conference’s Central Division, Fairmont might be wondering when it can catch a break.
Entering Friday’s games, Fairmont’s 10 opponents this season have a combined 33-17 record.
“The thing we hope is that it prepares us for the league,” said Fairmont coach Brian Blevins. “The five league games are pretty brutal, so it’s a Catch 22. We’re in arguably not only the toughest region in the state but in the nation, so you have to schedule up if you want to compete and be ready.”
First up in conference play for the Firebirds is Beavercreek, which is 4-1 and whose only loss came 13-10 in overtime against Fairborn. The Beavers rallied against Xenia last week and now await Fairmont.
Then, Fairmont (2-3) is lucky enough to get Wayne and Springfield at home before closing the season on the road against Northmont and Centerville.
Fairmont’s schedule, with current records included:
Archbishop Alter (5-0), 47-21 loss
Miamisburg (1-4), 53-6 win
Lakota West (4-1), 35-7 loss
Lebanon (4-1), 40-29 loss
at Butler (1-4), 43-27 win
at Beavercreek (4-1)
Wayne (3-2)
Springfield (4-1)
at Northmont (3-2)
at Centerville (4-1)
