Lorain’s ground game too much for Warrensville

Lorain dashed over Warrensville Heights on homecoming night, pulling off the 50-20 victory on Oct. 5.

The Titans were led by the running attack of backs Savon Chavis and Cairo Smith. The running back unit totaled 298 yards on the ground, along with scoring seven touchdowns.

Lorain took a 7-0 lead on

junior running back Chavis’ 5-yard score.

Warrensville Heights answered quickly when quarterback Devyn Byers flashed across the field for a 38-yard touchdown, but failed on the conversion to keep the Titans in the lead, 7-6.

Lorain’s running game continued rolling over Warrensville Heights. Smith trotted in for his first score and added a second moments later for a 20-6 Lorain lead.

Warrensville Heights answered back with Byers’ 4-yard run to make it 20-12.

However, the Titans remained in the driver seat and continued putting the ball on the ground. Chavis’ 1-yard score, his second of the night, put Lorain up, 28-12, at halftime

Smith scored a second-half touchdown, with Tyshawn Lighty scoring twice on the ground for a 50-20 final score.

Top players

LORAIN » Chavis carried the ball 15 times for 111 yards and two touchdowns. Smith ran the ball for 14 times for 37 yards and three scores. WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS » Quarterback Devyn Byers ran nine times for 88 yards and three scores.

Stat attack

Lorain managed 18 first downs, Warrensville Heights managed 10 first downs.

They said it

LORAIN COACH DAVID MCFARLAND » “We’ve been banged up all year, and we wanted to pound the ball. I think our offensive line did a great job opening up the holes.” LORAIN RUNNING BACK SAVON CHAVIS » “Our offensive line stepped up a lot tonight. Last week was iffy for us. It’s all about putting faith into them and building character as a team. That’s all love. That’s brotherhood.”

Up next

Lorain will be go on the road versus Maple Heights. Warrensville Heights will take on Cleveland Heights on the road.