With Purcell leading 22-12 at halftime of this Division III game, Justin Blackley sealed the win with an 80-yard run on the first play of the second half.

        The Cavaliers defense limited Gallipolis' top running back Ike Simmons (1,633 yards) to less than 100 yards for the first game this year and forced seven turnovers, with Brandon Elliott intercepting two passes.

        Purcell Marian ....... 0  22  7  12—41

        Gallipolis ....... 6   6  0   0—12

        G—Ike Simmons 1 run (run failed)

        P—Elliott 30 pass from White (Williams kick)

        G—Deckard 48 pass from Broder (run failed)

        P—Lackmeier 29 fumble recovery (Blackley run)

        P—Berry 5 run (Williams kick)

        P—Blackley 80 run (Williams kick)

        P—Berry 2 run (run failed)

        P—Blackley 30 run (kick failed)

        Records: G 8-3, P 8-3.

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Cincinnati football schedule Second-round pairings Fairfield 14, Moeller 7 Elder 42, Lebanon 12 Colerain 37, Anderson 7 St. Xavier 42, Western Hills 7 New Richmond 44, Logan Elm 12 Purcell Marian 41, Gallia Academy 12 Reading 41, Columbus Academy 20 Wyoming 23, Indian Hill 20