Guerin Catholic scored a dramatic Homecoming victory on Friday, scoring two touchdowns in the fourth quarter to stun previously unbeaten Columbus North 17-13 at the Eagles’ Nest.
The Bull Dogs came into the Golden Eagles’ stadium ranked No. 6 in Class 6A, and had 3A No. 8 Guerin down 10-3 at the start of the fourth period. But the Golden Eagles were already making a drive, and only needed one play in the fourth quarter to score.
That play was a 7-yard pass from Christian Gelov to Nick Demas, a perfect throw into the end zone. Nathan Friedman then made the extra point kick to tie the game at 10-10. Guerin Catholic took the lead in equally dramatic fashion: Dylan Crossen scored the winning touchdown on a 42-yard run with just over two minutes left in the game. Friedman’s extra point kick brought the score to its final margin.
Friedman had gotten GC on the board in the first quarter with a field goal with 2:50 left. Columbus North had scored the first points of the game on a 1-yard run just 61 seconds into the first quarter, then added a field goal of its own to begin the second period.
Gelov had a good passing game, completing 14 of 28 attempts for 138 yards. Bernie McGuinness caught three receptions, one of eight Golden Eagles to catch at least one pass. Crossen carried the ball 14 times for 82 yards.
Guerin Catholic is 4-1 for the season. The Golden Eagles will travel to Bishop Chatard next Friday for a big Circle City Conference game with the 3A No. 2 and undefeated Trojans.
Guerin Catholic’s Bernie McGuinness (2) and Patrick Hagel (19) prepare for a play during the Golden Eagles’ game with Columbus North Friday at the Eagles Nest. Guerin Catholic scored two touchdowns in the fourth quarter to defeat the Bull Dogs 17-13. (Richie Hall)