EDITOR’S NOTE: The first version of this story referred to Monroeville as Wildcats instead of Eagles. The mistake has been corrected in this version.
NANKIN — Monroeville’s undefeated season showed no signs of slowing on Friday night.
The Eagles overpowered Mapleton in a 49-0 Firelands Conference victory.
The first half was the Evan Benfer Show. Monroeville’s talented senior quarterback opened the scoring with a 10-yard TD dash early in the first quarter.
(These photos were taken by Rachael Leibolt)
Landen Roeder added a 15-yard scoring run, and Benfer ripped off an electrifying 70-yard punt return for a 22-0 first-quarter lead.
Benfer struck two more times in the second period, with a 38-yard TD bolt and an 11-yard touchdown pass to Landin Hershiser for a 35-0 lead.
The second half was played with a running clock.
The Eagles tacked on two more touchdowns in the third quarter to finish it. Hershiser rolled in from 31 yards away and Connor Bores added a 5-yard scoring jaunt.
Monroeville improves to 8-0 overall, 5-0 in the league. The Eagles travel to Plymouth next week.
Mapleton falls to 3-5 overall, 2-3 in the Firelands. The Mounties travel to New London on Friday night.