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Clarence edges Kenmore West 23–22 in overtime

Jaxon Garigal recorded 11 tackles, and Trevor Mueller rushed for 89 yards as Clarence moved to 3–2.

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Clarence edges Kenmore West 23–22 in overtime
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Overview

  • Clarence defeated Kenmore West 23–22 in overtime on Oct. 3 at Crosby Field.
  • The teams finished regulation tied at 16 before Clarence outscored Kenmore West 7–6 in overtime.
  • Jackson Turski passed for 158 yards and a touchdown; Trevor Mueller gained 89 yards on 14 carries.
  • Jaxon Garigal led Clarence with 11 total tackles, including three tackles for loss and a sack.
  • Clarence improved to 3–2 overall and 2–2 in A1; Kenmore West fell to 1–4 overall and in league play.

Clarence needed overtime to separate from Kenmore West, earning a 23–22 A1 football victory Oct. 3 at Crosby Field.

The teams finished regulation tied at 16, and Clarence's 7–6 scoring edge in overtime supplied the final margin. Clarence improved to 3–2 overall and 2–2 in league play, while Kenmore West fell to 1–4 overall and in A1.

Clarence held an 8–0 lead after the first quarter, and Kenmore West drew even at 8–8 by halftime. Each team scored eight points in the third quarter, and neither scored in the fourth, sending the game to overtime.

Jackson Turski completed 13 of 22 passes for 158 yards and a touchdown for Clarence. Harper McKenzie recorded four catches for 69 yards, while Nick Kensy had three receptions for 51 yards. Eric Aguilera caught three passes for 15 yards and a touchdown.

Trevor Mueller carried 14 times for 89 yards, including a 31-yard run. He also intercepted a pass. Aguilera added an interception with a 16-yard return and six total tackles.

Jaxon Garigal led Clarence's defense with 11 total tackles, three tackles for loss and a sack that accounted for 13 yards lost. Jake Overholt, Mason Appleton and Benjamin Selig each finished with 10 total tackles and one tackle for loss. Kensy added nine total tackles, and Owen Misinec had seven with one tackle for loss.

The result left Clarence fourth in the supplied A1 standings. Kenmore West was tied for sixth with Sweet Home and Frontier.

A1 standings

Through Oct. 3, including this contest:

Rank Team Overall League PF PA
1 Orchard Park 5-0 4-0 214 82
1 Williamsville North 4-1 4-0 153 84
3 West Seneca West 4-1 4-1 144 69
4 Clarence 3-2 2-2 93 61
5 Niagara Wheatfield 2-3 1-3 93 122
6 Kenmore West 1-4 1-4 116 163
6 Sweet Home 1-4 1-4 88 154
6 Frontier 1-4 1-4 58 148