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Nelsonville-York prevails in the latest chapter of Athens rivalry

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THE PLAINS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Nelsonville-York Buckeyes make the trip to the Athens to take on the Bulldogs in hopes of winning the TVC-Ohio title outright. Thanks to an outstanding performance from Drew Carter, the Buckeyes pounded the Bulldogs 41-6.

Carter tallied four total touchdowns including a pick-six in the team’s victory. All four of Carter’s touchdowns came in the first half as Nelsonville York went into the locker room up 27-0.

Athens finally got on the scoreboard in the third quarter thanks to a five-yard touchdown pass from Braeden Young to Alex Pero. However the comeback attempts were quickly shutdown.

Athens quarterback looks toward his team while warming up before the game against Nelsonville-York. Athens High School was defeated by Nelsonville-York 41-6 on Oct. 22, 2021 at Joe Burrow Stadium in The Plains, Ohio.
Athens High School was defeated by Nelsonville-York 41-6 on Oct. 22, 2021 at Joe Burrow Stadium in The Plains, Ohio.
Landon Wheatley breaks down the huddle with his Athens High School teammates during warm-ups prior to the game against Nelsonville-York.
Athens quarterback Landon Wheatley runs downfield in the first half. Athens High School was defeated by Nelsonville-York 41-6 on Oct. 22, 2021 at Joe Burrow Stadium in The Plains, Ohio.
Athens runningback Marcus Stevers runs downfield after a hand-off from Landon Wheatley. Athens High School was defeated by Nelsonville-York 41-6 on Oct. 22, 2021 at Joe Burrow Stadium in The Plains, Ohio.
Athens High School was defeated by Nelsonville-York 41-6 on Oct. 22, 2021 at Joe Burrow Stadium in The Plains, Ohio.
Nelsonville-York quarterback goes undercenter in the second half of the game. Athens High School was defeated by Nelsonville-York 41-6 on Oct. 22, 2021 at Joe Burrow Stadium in The Plains, Ohio.
A packed Nelsonville-York student section watches from the away team stands. Athens High School was defeated by Nelsonville-York 41-6 on Oct. 22, 2021 at Joe Burrow Stadium in The Plains, Ohio.
Nelsonville-York running back number 30 runs downfield during the second half. Athens High School was defeated by Nelsonville-York 41-6 on Oct. 22, 2021 at Joe Burrow Stadium in The Plains, Ohio.

Carter ended the game with zero passing yards but totaled 129 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns on 11 carries.

With this win, Nelsonville-York (7-3) wins the TVC-Ohio title and secures the 8-seed in Division VI Region 23. They will take on the Centerburg Trojans (6-3) in Week 11.