RAVENNA — Here we go again.

Top seed Jesuit Walsh knocked off fourth-seeded Fitch 42-28 at Ravenna in the Division II, Region 5 semifinals.

The Warriors prize? A regional final rematch with Hoban (11-2) next week at a site to be determined.

Walsh got away with it.

A lot.

Keller Moten (16 carries, 125 yards, three TDs), Lucas Weaver (11 carries, 160 yards, TD), Carlos Smith (six carries, 71 yards, TD) and Marty Tobin (11 carries, 73 yards) ran all over the world. the Falcons (9-4).

So much so that Walsh averaged 11.6 yards per carry in the first half and scored on all five of his drives.

When the dust cleared, the Warriors marched down Ravenna’s field and gained 429 on 44 carries (9.8 yards per carry).

Moten (4 of 10, 40 yards) added a 23-yard touchdown pass to Milan Parris.

Deon’Dray Richard rushed for 205 yards on 26 carries and added a touchdown in the loss. Junie Higgs carried the ball seven times for 50 yards and two scores in the loss.

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Walsh Jesuit goes up three scores against Fitch

Stop if you’ve heard this before. Keller Moten is good. Really good. The senior quarterback ran 25 yards and scored to make the score 42-21 with 3:05 left. Moten totaled 125 yards on 15 carries and three scores. He also had a passing touchdown.

Fitch scores late against Walsh Jesuit

Brady Evans scored on an 8-yard pass to make it 42-28 Walsh with 1:14 left.

Walsh Jesuit on the rise, Fitch threatens before fourth quarter

The Warriors lead 35-21 after three, but Fitch has first and 10 at the Walsh 21.

Walsh goes three and out

Fitch takes over 35-21 with 4:10 left in the third, alone 30.

Fitch opens the second half with a touchdown

The Falcons drove 80 yards in 12 plays and scored on a 23-yard run by Junie Higgs. It’s Walsh 35, Fitch 21 with 5:58 left in the third quarter.

Walsh-Fitch halftime stats

Walsh averages 11.6 yards per carry. It’s 35-14 Warriors at the break.

Individual leaders

Fitch: Deon’Dray Richard 12 carries, 171 yards, TD; Colin Kalaher 1 of 4 16 yards; DeAndre Reed 1 catch, 16 yards

Walsh: Lucas Weaver 4 carries, 108 yards, TD; Carlos Smith 5 carries, 71 yards, TD; Keller Moten 9 carries, 67 yards, TD; Marty Tobyin 9 carries, 67 yards; Keller Moten 3 of 5 40 yards, TD; Milan Parris 1 catch, 23 yards, TD

Walsh Jesuit in the air this time against Fitch

Keller Moten hit Milan Parris on an inside route from 23 yards out. Walsh is 5 of 5 on drives and it’s 35-14 Warriors with 53.8 seconds left before halftime.

Fitch responds with a quick touch

Deon’Dray Richard had a 56-yard run to set up a 3-yard run by Junie Higgs for a score. It’s Walsh 28, Fitch 14 with 3:21 left before intermission.

Walsh Jesuit continues to generate rushing yards against Fitch

The Warriors take a 21-7 lead on Fitch with 4:12 on a 16-yard run down the gut. Walsh ran for 272 yards on 21. We’ll spare you the game. That’s 13.0 yards per carry!

Walsh Jesuit turns defense into offense and scores on Fitch

The Warriors drove 55 yards in nine plays and scored on a 1-yard run by Keller Moten. It’s Walsh 21, Fitch 7 with 7:46 until recess.

Walsh Jesuit offers a great defensive position

The Falcons faced fourth-and-1 from the Walsh 44, but the Warriors came up with a huge stop. It’s Walsh 14, Fitch 7 with 11:48 left before the break.

Walsh Jesuit up after first quarter against Fitch

The first quarter ended with the Warriors leading 14-7. The quarterly stats? There has yet to be a third down play between the two teams.

Walsh Jesuit runs all over Fitch en route to scoring

The Warriors went 80 yards on seven plays and Carlos Smith went in for 32 yards. It’s Walsh 14, Fitch 7.

Walsh is averaging 12.6 yards per carry (126 yards on 10 carries) over two drives.

Fitch responds to Walsh’s Jesuit score

The Falcons drove 49 yards in five plays – all scores – and scored on a 5-yard run by Deon’Dray Richard. It’s Walsh 7, Fitch 7 with 7:21 left in the first quarter.

Walsh waltzes into the end zone on first drive against Fitch

Keller Moten orchestrated a seven-play, 80-yard drive that took up 1:44 on the field. Lucas Weaver ran untouched from 44 yards. It’s Walsh Jesuit 7, Fitch 0 in the first quarter.

Walsh Jesuit starting lineup

Austintown-Fitch Departures

What you need to know about Jesuit football Walsh

This is the 22nd time the Warriors have made the playoffs and the fifth straight season they have qualified. Walsh is coming off a 35-21 win over ninth-seeded Hudson. Third-team All-Ohio QB returns Keller Moten (93 of 169, 1,537 yards, 16 TDs; 113 carries, 1,079 yards, 19 TDs) leads Walsh. Marty Tobin (106 carries, 905 yards, nine touchdowns), Lucas Weaver (101 carries, 673, eight) and Carlos Smith (54, 486, eight) lead the rushing attack. The Warriors go to either Aiden Henry (39 catches, 558 yards, three touchdowns) or Milan Parris (26, 573, eight) in the passing game.

What you need to know about Fitch football

This is the 15th time Fitch has made the playoffs and the fifth straight season he has qualified. The Falcons are coming off a 42-21 victory over fifth-seeded Warren Harding. Third-team All-Ohio returning LB Rocco DiFlorio leads a Fitch defense that has held opponents to 17 points or fewer in seven games. LBs Dylan Krohn (11 tackles, sack) and Marky Fitzgerald (10, sack) combined for 6.5 tackles for loss last week and held the Raiders to 3.6 yards per carry. … Fitch is coming off a win in Week 12 in which he totaled 372 yards and averaged 9.1 yards per game against Harding. Deon’Dray Richard is coming off a performance of 228 rushing yards with three touchdowns on 22 carries. Junie Higgs was an incredible complementary piece in the victory, totaling 122 yards and three scores on 14 carries.

Jesuit football Walsh scores this season

Fitch football marks this season

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This article was originally published in the Akron Beacon Journal: Walsh Jesuit vs. Austintown Fitch High School Football Score Updates