Newark Catholic survives Bishop Ready in overtime thriller

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THORNVILLE, Ohio – The Newark Catholic Green Wave defeated Bishop Ready 20-14 in overtime to advance to the Division VI, Region 23 final.

Green Wave quarterback Hunter Chapman connected on a touchdown pass to senior running back Kyle Gibson to clinch a spot in the Elite Eight.

Newark Catholic will play Fort Frye for a spot in the Final Four.

DIVISION 6, REGION 23 SCOREBOARD

#8 BISHOP READY 14
#5 NEWARK CATHOLIC 20 (OT)

#2 FORT FRYE 40
#6 BARNESVILLE 19

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