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West Jefferson halts Fort Frye comeback, putting an end to Cadets’ season

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LOGAN, Ohio (WOUB) —The Fort Frye Cadets traveled to Logan High School on Saturday to take on the West Jefferson Rough Riders in the division six region 23 regional finals.

Thanks to a strong passing game and a big defensive outing, the Rough Riders rode their way to the state semifinals, beating the Cadets 16-14.

West Jefferson quarterback Tyler Buescher lead the way offensively, completing 64 percent of his passes for 330 yards and a touchdown.

A key target for Buescher was MJ Book who had 12 receptions for 198 yards and a 30 yard touchdown to give the Rough Riders a 13-7 lead late in the first half.

The West Jefferson defense also stepped up in a major way.

“We are playing at a high level right now defensively,” head coach Steve Buescher said “To play the way we did tonight against that group, I mean they are so well coached and got so many great players…to play that well defensively, I am proud of our defensive staff and I am proud of our kids.”

Clay Greuey, 38, of the Fort Frye Cadets, shakes the hand of teammate Casey Brooker prior to their game against the West Jefferson Roughriders which will be the final match in their division’s bracket before advancing to state semifinals, in Logan, Ohio, on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. After a close game, the West Jefferson Roughriders will continue on to the state semifinals after defeating the Fort Frye Cadets 16-14. [Joseph Scheller | WOUB]
The Fort Frye Cadets bow their heads in prayer inside of their locker room prior to their game against the West Jefferson Roughriders, in Logan, Ohio, on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. After a close game, the Roughriders will continue on to the state semifinals after defeating the Fort Frye Cadets 16-14. [Joseph Scheller | WOUB]
Casey Brooker, 50, sits next to his helmet waiting for the final game in their division’s bracket to begin against the West Jefferson Roughriders, in Logan, Ohio, on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. After a close game, the Roughriders will continue on to the state semifinals after defeating the Fort Frye Cadets 16-14. [Joseph Scheller | WOUB]
The Fort Frye Cadets enter the field at the start of their game against the West Jefferson Roughriders, in Logan, Ohio, on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. After a close game, the Roughriders will continue on to the state semifinals after defeating the Fort Frye Cadets 16-14. [Joseph Scheller | WOUB]
Fort Frye student Bryndan Riddle, second from right, cheers on the Cadets with his friends during the final game of the team’s division bracket against the West Jefferson Roughriders, in Logan, Ohio, on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. After a close game, the Roughriders will continue on to the state semifinals after winning 16-14. [Joseph Scheller | WOUB]
Bishop Dowler cheers on his teammates from the sideline during the team’s game against the West Jefferson Roughriders, in Logan, Ohio, on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. After a close game, the Roughriders will continue on to the state semifinals after winning 16-14. [Joseph Scheller | WOUB]

With one minute left in the first half, Ian Ellis lead the Cadets down the field to the goal line. But the Rough Riders’ defense would step up and force a fumble to secure the lead heading into the break.

After halftime, neither offense was able to find the end zone. That’s when Maeson Long would intercept Buescher and take it about 35 yards to the end zone to give Fort Frye the lead.

West Jefferson retook the lead thanks to a 27-yard field goal from Mason Cordetti in the fourth quarter.

With two minutes left in the game, the Cadets found themselves with the ball on their own 22-yard line. Ellis led the team all the way to the Rough Rider 30 yard line but was unable to connect with Braxton Brown resulting in a turnover and giving West Jefferson the victory.

Fort Fry Cadets are seen in the locker room during halftime in their game against the West Jefferson Roughriders, in Logan, Ohio, on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. After a close game, the Roughriders will continue on to the state semifinals after winning 16-14. [Joseph Scheller | WOUB]
Owen Brown, number two, of the Fort Frye Cadets, catches a pass during the team’s final playoff game in their division’s bracket with the West Jefferson Roughriders, in Logan, Ohio, on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. After a close game, the Roughriders will continue on to the state semifinals after winning 16-14. [Joseph Scheller | WOUB]
Ian Ellis, a senior of the Fort Frye Cadets, number 10, runs the ball through West Jefferson Roughriders players during their final game in the division’s bracket, in Logan, Ohio, on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. After a close game, the Roughriders will continue on to the state semifinals after winning 16-14. [Joseph Scheller | WOUB]
Braxton Brown, 11, of the Fort Frye Cadets, catches a pass during their game against the West Jefferson Roughriders, in Logan, Ohio, on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. After a close game, the Roughriders will continue on to the state semifinals after winning 16-14. [Joseph Scheller | WOUB]
Dusty Dye, bottom left, cheers on teammates from the sidelines in their game against the West Jefferson Roughriders, in Logan, Ohio, on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. After a close game, the Roughriders will continue on to the state semifinals after winning 16-14. [Joseph Scheller | WOUB]
Maeson Long, 4, a senior on the Fort Frye Cadets football team, jumps for a pass during their game against the West Jefferson Roughriders, in Logan, Ohio, on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. The Roughriders will continue on to the state semifinals after winning 16-14. [Joseph Scheller | WOUB]
Khloe Roe, a cheerleader for the Fort Frye Cadets, cries while congratulating the West Jefferson Roughriders on their win, in Logan, Ohio, on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. After a close game, the Roughriders will continue on to the state semifinals after winning 16-14. [Joseph Scheller | WOUB]
Sam Garvin, 60, stands with his teammates after being defeated by the West Jefferson Roughriders, in Logan, Ohio, on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. After a close game, the Roughriders will continue on to the state semifinals after winning 16-14. [Joseph Scheller | WOUB]
Fort Frye Cheerleaders embrace after their team’s game against the West Jefferson Roughriders, in Logan, Ohio, on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. The Roughriders will continue on to the state semifinals after winning 16-14. [Joseph Scheller | WOUB]
Fort Frye Cheerleaders embrace after their team’s game against the West Jefferson Roughriders, in Logan, Ohio, on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. The Roughriders will continue on to the state semifinals after winning 16-14. [Joseph Scheller | WOUB]

With this win the West Jefferson Rough Riders will take on Coldwater in the division six final four.