Villa Angella-St. Joseph Defeats Kenston 43-14 to Advance in the OHSAA Playoffs – VASJ to Face Undefeated Ursuline in Third Round

Photo by Al Kornspan

Kylan Steuball threw for three touchdowns and the VASJ Vikings added three additional touchdowns on the ground to defeat Kenston 43-14 and advance to the third round of the OHSAA playoffs.

VASJ took a 7-0 lead with 6:09 left in the first quarter when Steuball connected with Johnny Vuraich for a 23-yard touchdown pass.

VASJ extended their lead when David Jones returned a fumble 90 yards for a touchdown. After the successful two point conversion, VASJ led 15-0 with 11:02 left in the second quarter.

VASJ got their third touchdown of the game with 2:37 left in the second quarter when Bo Jackson scored on a 53-yard touchdown run.

Kenston then scored right before halftime on a touchdown pass from Lucas Kaltenbach to Brandon Bell to make the score 22-7.

After halftime VASJ scored three touchdowns on two touchdown passes and a touchdown run while Kenston scored on a touchdown run.

VASJ quarterback Kylan Steuball found TJ Moore and Christian Chase open for touchdown passes and running back Amani Powell had a touchdown run during the second half.

Kenston’s touchdown after halftime came on a Sean Patrick touchdown run.

Kenston finishes their season with an excellent 10-2 season record.

With the playoff victory, VASJ now 9-3, avenges a 49-27 loss to Kenston during week four of the regular season.

VASJ advances to the third round of the OHSAA playoffs where they will face Ursuline who is 12-0 on the season.

In the Friday, November 10th matchup, VASJ will have the opportunity to avenge a 38-18 loss against Ursuline during week eight of the regular season.

 

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