Euclid preps for playoffs

The lowdown

Euclid got ready for the Division I playoffs Oct. 27 as it defeated Shaker Heights, 26-12.

Three plays into the game, running back Ronald Lee started the scoring with a touchdown run from 43 yards out.

On Euclid’s second possession, quarterback Aubrey Shabazz scored on a 4-yard run to make it 13-6.

Shaker responded fast as Jamir Dismukes found Micah Hills for a 37-yard touchdown.

Just before the first half ended, Lee caught a 15yard screen pass and ran in the end zone for a touchdown.

Euclid finished the scoring as Shabazz threw a 61yard touchdown to Jovan Owens.

Top players

EUCLID » Lee carried 19 times for 146 yards and two touchdowns. He came up short breaking Robert Smith’s single-season record of 2,042 yards rushing. SHAKER HEIGHTS » Dismukes was 8-for-21 passing for 122 yards and 99 yards rushing.

They said it

EUCLID COACH JEFF ROTSKY » ”It’s about winning and taking control of the game. We know about the record, but Ron played a good game today. It’s good that he did and everyone else. But give credit to Shaker — they played well. On our end, our defense was good, we ran it well and we did what we needed to do tonight.” EUCLID RUNNING BACK RONALD LEE » ”It was a tough game, took a lot of bumps but I had to keep going. Going forward, I know our confidence level is hot.”

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