"It was definitely a focus throughout the week," said CVCA quarterback Charley Levak. "Last Friday, I knew we had to make some changes after committing so many turnovers. I just came in with the mindset that it's going to be different this week."
It was different, as Levak was turnover-free, going 2-of-7 for 49 yards passing. He was most dangerous with his legs, as he led CVCA with 117 yards rushing and two touchdowns. He ran a 6-yard bootleg for a score at the end of the first quarter and 51-yard sweep for a TD in the second
In rainy conditions, CVCA played from a three-man T formation most of the game. The result was 327 yards rushing from eight different Royals.
"It's another tool in the toolbox, baby," said CVCA coach Nick Cook. "It's something we have and we'll go back to it when we need it. We use the phrase with our guys in these conditions of "positive ball control.'"
CVCA got a big night from running back Ryan Wiehe, who piled up 81 yards on just eight carries. Wiehe opened the fourth quarter with 44-yard TD run.
CVCA led 21-0 at halftime following a 1-yard touchdown plunge from Nick Schober with 28 seconds left in the half. The Royals' defense didn't allow Woodridge a first down in the first half.
It was a miserable night for Woodridge quarterbacks Rory Johnston and Gavin Lynch. Johnston went 2-of-8 for 5 yards with three interceptions, while Lynch was 2-of-6 for 50 yards and one pick. Woodridge also was held to minus-4 yards rushing due to bad snaps and fumbles.
Even Woodridge's best drive was foiled by a turnover. To open the second half, Lynch drove the Bulldogs to the CVCA 5, thanks to a pair of long passes to Andrew Stull. However, a high snap was recovered by CVCA's Nathan Cook to end the threat.
The CVCA defense dominated Woodridge, forcing five turnovers Friday at Lahoski Field. Quarterback Charley Levak ran for a pair of touchdowns, leading the Royals to a 28-0 win.
CVCA's Ryan Wiehe scores on first play of fourth quarter
CVCA made it 28-0 thanks to its ground game. On the first play of the fourth quarter, Ryan Wiehe shed a tackler at the line and ran in a 40-yard TD. Calvin Warren hit the PAT to make 28-0 Royals with 11:51 left in the game.
CVCA football grinding out the clock, up 21-0 after three quarters
CVCA had gone to its three-man T and is grinding out the clock on the ground. The Royals lead 21-0 after three quarters. CVCA will start the fourth quarter with 2nd and 11 from the Woodridge 40.
Woodridge had a promising drive going, but it ended with the Bulldogs' fourth turnover. After Gavin Lynch hit Andrew Stull with a 20-yard pass to the CVCA 5, a high snap over Lynch's head was recovered by CVCA's Luke Keeler. CVCA takes over at its own 11, up 21-0 with 7:02 left in the third quarter.
CVCA turned another turnover into points. After a couple of long runs by Charley Levak, running back Nick Schober plunged in a 1-yard TD run. Calvin Warren's PAT makes it 21-0 Royals with 28 seconds left in the half.
CVCA's defense gets its second turnover, as Ky'Ron Fikes picked off a long pass from Rory Johnston at the CVCA 35.
However, Woodridge gets it right back. After Charley Levak completed a 40-yard pass to Joey Kopec, Kopec coughed up the ball. Woodridge's Naseer Williams-Clay recovers it at the Woodridge 25.
CVCA's defense strikes right back. Nick Schober picks off Johnston on long ball. A nice return is negated by an illegal block penalty. CVCA starts at its own 35 with 1L#9 left
CVCA quarterback Charley Levak ran in his second rushing TD of the game. This time, Levak ran a quarterback sweep 51 yards down the left sideline for the TD. Calvin Warren hits the PAT to make 14-0 CVCA with 5:48 left in the first half.
CVCA's defense has dominated the first quarter. Royals with a 7-0 lead after one quarter. CVCA starts the second quarter with first and 20 at its own 29.
It's a defensive game so far, as CVCA's Joey Kopec picks off Woodridge quarterback Rory Johnston and returns it to the Bulldog 24.
CVCA takes advantage, as quarterback Charley Levak runs in a 6-yard bootleg for the TD. Calvin Warren this the PAT to make 7-0 Royals with 59 seconds left in the first quarter.
Tale of the tape between CVCA and Woodridge football
School
2023 record
2023 playoff result
CVCA
8-3
Lost to Chardon in Division III, Region 9 first round
Stow
5-6
Lost to West Branch in Division IV, Region 13 first round
CVCA vs. Woodridge football players to watch
All-Ohio linebacker Joey Kopec has been the Royals chief weapon on both sides of the ball this season. Look for him to get the majority of carries at running back. Royals quarterback Chaley Levak will be looking to bounce back from week 2, after he threw five interceptions against Lake Catholic . Woodridge will look to get running back Gavin Lynch going, as the Bulldogs have scored just 13 points in their two games.
A look at the coaches for CVCA and Woodridge football
CVCA head coach Nick Cook is in fourth year leading the Royals and has led them to the playoffs each year. His record is 20-15.
Woodridge coach Phil Martter is his second second leading his alma mater. The Bulldogs are 5-9 during his tenure.
Contact Michael Leonard at mleonard@recordpub.com and follow him on Twitter at @MLeonard_ABJ
Get updates delivered to you daily. Free and customizable.
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.
Most Popular
Comments / 0