High School Football Division V State Championship Preview: Pemberville Eastwood vs Wheelersburg

By Corey Perez

Division V State Championship Game

#1 Pemberville Eastwood (14-0) vs #3 Wheelersburg (14-0)

#1 Pemberville Eastwood (14-0)

• Head coach Craig Rutherford is in his first season under the helm at Eastwood. His father Jerry Rutherwood coached the Eagles for the previous 35 years.
• This season Eastwood set school records in
  • Wins (14)
  • Rushing attempts (695)
  • Rushing yards (4,433)
  • And tied the record for 80 offensive Touchdowns
• Sophomore running back rushed for 2,702 yards and 34 Touchdowns
• First Championship game appearance in school history

Playoff Results:

• Def Swanton 48-0
• Def Tontogany Otsego 41-14
• Def Marion Pleasant 35-0
• Def Canfield S. Range 21-7

#3 Wheelersburg (14-0)

• Second state final appearance in school history. Last appeared in 1989 when they defeated Warren JFK.
• The Pirates are averaging just under 41 points a game. Only held under 34 points one time this season.
• Wheelersburg defense is giving up just 8.14 points a game. No opponent has scored over 20 points in a game all season.

Playoff Results:

• Def Columbus Ready 34-0
• Def Gahanna Columbus Academy 35-16
• Def Johnstown-Monroe 34-7
• Def Middletown Madison Senior 15-10