Hillsdale at Norwayne gallery

Photos from host Norwayne's win over Hillsdale Oct. 24 that won the Wayne County Athletic League football title for the Bobcats

Norwayne defeated Hillsdale 24-17 Oct. 24 to win the Wayne County Athletic League championship.

Hillsdale quarterback Kael Lewis fires this pass and finished 9-of-20 passing for 70 yards.

Norwayne students storm the field after their teams 24-17 win led by standout Allie DeMassimo.

Hillsdale quarterback Kael Lewis looks to escape pressure from Norwayne's Ryder Ingold during their battle tonight.

Norwayne defensive back Carter Miller breaks up this pass to Hillsdale's Kyle Turk.

Hillsdale's Owen Sloan races for some second half yards and finished with 169 yards on 23 carries.

Norwayne cheerleaders kept the home faithful fired up.

Owen Sloan races for some yards with Norwayne's Wyatt Ruch closing in here in the second half.

Norwayne's Carter Miller tries to break up this two-point conversion by Hillsdale's Kyle Turk, who hauled in this pass.

Carson Arnold peels off a few of his team-high 90 yards rushing for Norwayne.

Norwayne's Carson Arnold picks up a few tough yards here against Hillsdale here in the second half.

Norwayne's Ryder Ingold hauls in this catch in front of Hillsdale's Kyle Turk.

Norwayne's Carter Miller (14) and few others watch his 32 yard field goal split the uprights with 6:04 left in the game to seal the victory.

Norwayne quarterback Jacob Bruner looks to fire the ball down the field against Hillsdale.

Carter Miller lines up this 32-yard field goal with 6:04 left in the game to extend Norwayne's advantage to seven at 24-17.

Hillsdale's Deacon Boreman looks for space to move with Norwayne's Carson Mills closing in for the tackle here in the second half.

Norwayne huddles up here in the second half against Hillsdale.

Norwayne cheerleader Reece Urban watches the play on the field late in the second half as the Bobcats sealed up the win.

Norwayne's Matthew Troup (6) celebrates the win against Hillsdale with a teammate.

Norwayne coach Adam Indorf walks back towards his sidelines during this battle with Hillsdale.

Norwayne defeated Hillsdale 24-17 Oct. 24 to win the Wayne County Athletic League championship.

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Photos from Norwayne's 24-17 Wayne County Athletic League win over Hillsdale Oct. 24 in Creston.

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Photos from host Norwayne's win over Hillsdale Oct. 24 that won the Wayne County Athletic League football title for the Bobcats

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