South Range Raiders Comeback to Defeat Poland Bulldogs 38-23

CANFIELD, Ohio – In an exciting high school football game on Friday night, the South Range Raiders rallied back from a 14-0 deficit to defeat the Poland Bulldogs with a final score of 38-23. This game marked an intense battle for the top spot in the Northeast 8 Conference.

Poland started strong, with quarterback Vito Komara scoring the first touchdown of the game on a 12-yard run midway through the first quarter. The Bulldogs quickly extended their lead as David Xipolitas dashed 71 yards for another touchdown, putting Poland ahead 14-0.

However, South Range quickly turned the game around. The Raiders answered back with an impressive 80-yard drive that ended with a 1-yard touchdown run by Troy Combs. Sparked by a blocked punt that was returned for a touchdown by Heath Crouse, South Range tied the game at 14-14.

As the game continued, South Range maintained the momentum. An interception by Gaven Nagy set the Raiders up for their first lead of the night. Tristian Toy connected for a touchdown, giving South Range a 21-14 lead. The Raiders wouldn’t stop there, extending their lead to 28-14 just before halftime.

In the second half, the Raiders continued to dominate. Aiden Dominguez scored on a 28-yard run, pushing the score to 35-14. A successful 28-yard field goal by Luke Starkey capped off a strong series, bringing the lead to 38-14.

Poland fought back late in the game, managing to score two more touchdowns, but it wasn’t enough. The Bulldogs brought the score to 38-23 with a late-game touchdown pass from Komara to Oliver McCully and a field goal.

With this win, South Range improves to 6-0 for the season, showing strong performance and resilience against the Bulldogs, who now sit at 4-2 overall. The Raiders were able to turn the tide with their defensive play and swift offensive execution.

Fans can keep an eye on updated scores and standings throughout the high school football season.