Hoover 26 - Jackson 7
at Robert Fife Stadium
Friday, October 24, 2008
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The Hoover Vikings have claimed an outright Federal League Championship with their dominate win over
rival Jackson.

Hoover's Erick Howard rushed for 211 yards on 29 carries and scored three touchdowns as the Vikings claimed
their second straight Federal League title.

Hoover quarterback Brett Tulodzieski added a 45-yard touchdown run for the Vikings. He also threw for 51 yards with no interceptions.

Jackson's lone score came on a 35-yard fumble return by Wyatt Lloyd in the first quarter.

The Polar Bears led 7-0 after the first quarter and went into halftime tied at 7-7 with the Hoover.

The Vikings outscored Jackson 19-0 in the second half.

Jimmy Hanlon was Jackson's leading rusher with 87 yards on 15 carries.

The Vikings finish the regular season with a 9 - 1 record. They await the results of this weekend's high school games to determine their opponent in
the first round playoff game next week at North Canton Memorial Stadium. The Vikings have earned the right to host the first round playoff game next
Saturday night, October 1st. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 pm.


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Box Score
Hoover Vikings 0 7 12 7 26
Jackson Polar Bears 7 0 0 0 7

J—Lloyd 35 fumble return (Pugh kick)
H—Howard 10 run (Sarbaugh kick)
H—Howard 38 run (kick failed)
H—Tulodzieski 45 run (run failed)
H—Howard 11 run (Sarbaugh kick)


Game Stats

First Downs: Hoover 9, Jackson 10
Rushes-Yards: Hoover 40-278, Jackson 40-173
Comp-Att-Int: Hoover 2-4-0, Jackson 5-15-0
Passing Yards: Hoover 51, Jackson 30
Fumbles-Lost: Hoover 3-2, Jackson 3-1
Penalty Yards: Hoover 25, Jackson 30
Records 9-1, 7-0 5-5, 3-4












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Hoover High School junior RB Erick Howard delivered an outstanding performance against Massillon Jackson last night by rushing for 211 yards on 29 carries and three touchdowns.
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