{"id":197722,"date":"2025-09-28T20:57:37","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T01:57:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/?p=197722"},"modified":"2025-09-28T20:57:39","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T01:57:39","slug":"monday-mailbag-catch-vs-no-catch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/2025\/09\/28\/monday-mailbag-catch-vs-no-catch\/","title":{"rendered":"Monday Mailbag: catch vs. no catch"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

SCOTT TRUXELL\/<\/strong>independent sports<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Monday Mailbag includes questions about the elevator at Eggerss Stadium, a record setting performance, Bluffton vs. Lima Central Catholic, and Marion Local vs. Versailles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q: What is going on with the elevator situation at the (Eggerss) stadium? We’ve been told more than once that it would be running in time for home games this season. Now, a notice was issued today (Friday) it won’t be available again tonight due to the inspection. That’s three games out of five. Is there something we’re not being told? Name withheld upon request<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A: No doubt, it\u2019s frustrating for all involved that elevator isn\u2019t available yet. It was on back order last year, but was expected to be fully functional and up and running (no pun intended) for this season. The current delay has been caused by a part that is on order. Once it arrives and is installed, then the elevator will have its final state inspection and hopefully be cleared for use. There\u2019s no great cover-up or conspiracy, it\u2019s just one of those frustrating things that has taken longer than hoped.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q: The OHSAA has a state record book for football, which is fun to read. I looked at it Saturday after reading your story about Liam Putman\u2019s seven sacks, but out of all the categories listed, I don\u2019t see one for sacks. Am I somehow missing it? Name withheld upon request<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A: I did the same thing and I didn\u2019t see it either. Along with that, there\u2019s no category for most tackles in a game, season or career either. I\u2019m going to submit the information about Putman\u2019s game and request if nothing else, it be placed in the \u201cIndividual Miscellaneous Feats\u201d category. With the passing game becoming such a big part of the game though, the OHSAA may want to consider adding a sack category.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q: Are you surprised that Lima Central Catholic beat Bluffton Saturday night and how do you think Crestview will do against the Pirates this week? Name withheld upon request<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A: I picked Bluffton to win the game but I\u2019m not shocked the Thunderbirds won it. I\u2019m a little surprised by the margin though. A lot of people were high on LCC entering the season and they\u2019re obviously very talented. They\u2019re also the only NWC team left with an overall undefeated record and one could argue they\u2019re in the driver\u2019s seat.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As far as Friday\u2019s game against Crestview, check back on Thursday. I\u2019ll make my official prediction then.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q: Have you seen the controversial play from Friday night\u2019s Marion Local vs. Versailles game? It was late in the game, a catch that wasn\u2019t actually a catch. The video is all over the internet. Is there anything Versailles can do, because it seems like they got the short end of the stick. Name withheld upon request<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A: I\u2019ve seen it and yes, you can make an argument it wasn\u2019t a catch, especially when you watch it in slow motion. In real time, tough call. I suppose if they wanted to, Versailles could file a protest with the OHSAA, but it\u2019s not going to change the outcome of the 20-19 Marion Local victory. It doesn\u2019t work like that.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s also this, and it\u2019s probably not a popular thought, especially in Versailles \u2013 there\u2019s no doubt the Tigers played a great game and had Marion Local on the ropes. It was 19-7 at one point and one can easily argue Verailles deserved to win and snap Marion Local\u2019s now 70-game winning streak. Yes, the catch\/non-catch obviously played a big role, but what other plays played a role? I\u2019m not trying to pin blame, but a missed PAT and a missed two-point conversion loomed large, as did an interception.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the end, it was a great game by two great teams. Versailles is 4-2 with a pair of one point losses \u2013 the other was 26-25 to New Bremen on the final play of the game. I only wish Marion Local and Versailles could meet again in the playoffs but sadly, that won\u2019t happen since Versailles in Division V and Marion Local is in Division VII.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As always, if you have a question or comment for the next Monday Mailbag, please email it to sports@thevwindependent.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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