Withrow rolled over Western Hills 52-0 on Friday, Sept. 25, opening Cincinnati Metro Athletic Conference league play with a shutout at home.
The Tigers entered the game at 2-3 overall after a non-conference slate that included a 45-12 win over Chaminade Julienne on Aug. 28 and a loss to Springboro in Week 3. The win over the 1-4 Mustangs pushed Withrow to 3-3 on the season and 1-0 in CMAC play, according to statewide scores compiled by Yahoo Sports.
Withrow's offense this season has leaned on quarterback Sa'Vion Davis, who can hurt defenses through the air and on the ground, according to a WLWT preview earlier this fall. Running back Dion Clardy and receiver Charles Alexander Jr. have been the other primary weapons. On defense, Joshua Erkins and Mister Achoe have anchored the unit, per the same preview.
Individual stats from Friday's game were not available.
Around the CMAC
The rest of the conference's opening night was just as lopsided. Hughes crushed Aiken 44-6, Cincinnati College Prep beat KIPP Columbus 30-8, and Shroder blanked Stivers 14-0 on Thursday, Sept. 24. Woodward at Gamble Montessori was scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 26.
Area school roundup
Purcell Marian edged Rock Hill 8-7 on Friday, Sept. 25, in a tight game. Cincinnati Country Day shut out New Miami 26-0 in Miami Valley Conference play the same night. Clark Montessori was scheduled to play at Manchester on Saturday, Sept. 26, but the result was not yet available.
What's next
Withrow travels to La Salle on Friday, Oct. 2, before returning to CMAC play at home against Aiken on Oct. 9. Hughes visits Withrow on Oct. 16, and the Tigers close October with a road trip to Taft on Oct. 24, per the Withrow athletics schedule. Kickoff times have not been announced.
