Blanchester’s James Peters brings down Wilmington’s Brady Evans (5) during Friday night’s game. Blanchester’s Chace Sicurella (8) looks on.

Wilmington’s Dylan Beaugard (25) is surrounded by Wildcats Spencer Dissel (5), Clayton Schirmer (20) and Chace Sicurella (8) during Friday night’s game.

Clinton-Massie’s Tate Olberding (8) runs against Miami Trace Friday night.

A happy Logan McPherson (54) celebrates the Astros win over McClain Friday night.

Wilmington’s Parker Gunkel (68) and Blanchester’s Dustin Howard (53) are cousins and played football against each other for the first time Friday night at Alumni Field.

Clinton-Massie’s Robbie Frederick (33) eludes a Miami Trace defender during Friday night’s game.

East Clinton’s Tyler Collins (21), Kaleb Kingery (18) and Todd Wedding (24) talk with EC coaches Bryan Floyd (middle) and Jeff Vanscoy Friday night at McClain.

Blanchester’s James Peters brings down Wilmington’s Brady Evans (5) during Friday night’s game. Blanchester’s Chace Sicurella (8) looks on.

http://www.wnewsj.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2017/09/web1_FB4_blan_defense2SC.jpgBlanchester’s James Peters brings down Wilmington’s Brady Evans (5) during Friday night’s game. Blanchester’s Chace Sicurella (8) looks on. Sam Collier | News Journal

Wilmington’s Dylan Beaugard (25) is surrounded by Wildcats Spencer Dissel (5), Clayton Schirmer (20) and Chace Sicurella (8) during Friday night’s game.

http://www.wnewsj.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2017/09/web1_FB4_blan5_20_8ME.jpgWilmington’s Dylan Beaugard (25) is surrounded by Wildcats Spencer Dissel (5), Clayton Schirmer (20) and Chace Sicurella (8) during Friday night’s game. Mark Huber | News Journal

Clinton-Massie’s Tate Olberding (8) runs against Miami Trace Friday night.

http://www.wnewsj.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2017/09/web1_FB4_cm_tateolberdingEC.jpgClinton-Massie’s Tate Olberding (8) runs against Miami Trace Friday night. Elizabeth Clark | News Journal

A happy Logan McPherson (54) celebrates the Astros win over McClain Friday night.

http://www.wnewsj.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2017/09/web1_FB4_ec_happymcphersonMS.jpgA happy Logan McPherson (54) celebrates the Astros win over McClain Friday night. Matt Sexton | News Journal

Wilmington’s Parker Gunkel (68) and Blanchester’s Dustin Howard (53) are cousins and played football against each other for the first time Friday night at Alumni Field.

http://www.wnewsj.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2017/09/web1_FB4_parkerdustin.jpgWilmington’s Parker Gunkel (68) and Blanchester’s Dustin Howard (53) are cousins and played football against each other for the first time Friday night at Alumni Field. Mark Huber | News Journal

Clinton-Massie’s Robbie Frederick (33) eludes a Miami Trace defender during Friday night’s game.

http://www.wnewsj.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2017/09/web1_FB4_cm_frederickEC.jpgClinton-Massie’s Robbie Frederick (33) eludes a Miami Trace defender during Friday night’s game. Elizabeth Clark | News Journal

East Clinton’s Tyler Collins (21), Kaleb Kingery (18) and Todd Wedding (24) talk with EC coaches Bryan Floyd (middle) and Jeff Vanscoy Friday night at McClain.

http://www.wnewsj.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2017/09/web1_FB4_ec_coachplayerhuddleMS.jpgEast Clinton’s Tyler Collins (21), Kaleb Kingery (18) and Todd Wedding (24) talk with EC coaches Bryan Floyd (middle) and Jeff Vanscoy Friday night at McClain. Matt Sexton | News Journal