Already having been spun around by a couple of Chillicothe High School football Hornets while being chased out of the pocket and delayed in trying to find an open receiver, a final hit here by CHS linebacker Henry Hurtgen as teammate Landon Bailey also closes in produces an ill-advised, off-balance pass attempt by Maryville sophomore quarterback Jackson Dredge that became a diving, second-quarter interception by Chillicothe freshman defensive back Ezra Leppin inside the CHS 20-yard line during last Friday’s Class 3 District 8 playoffs game at Maryville. Although Chillicothe’s defense played quite well, including making three takeaways, a couple of tide-turning officiating decisions which went against them helped the host Spoofhounds pull away in the second half and prevail 35-0, ending CHS’ season with a 5-6 record. (PAUL STURM/C-T PHOTO)
By PAUL STURMC-T Sports Editorpsturm@cherryroad.com Two pivotal officials’ rulings helped erase chance of upset, set up 35-0 loss at Maryville MARYVILLE — As a 2024…
