CARDINAL FOOTBALL ENDEAVOR
Support came from all around the globe. Visitors arrived from California for the game. License plates from Tennessee were seen outside the stadium supporting the Cards with their window chalk. An email arrived Saturday morning from Hong Kong, China wishing coach Triv and the Cardinals "Good Luck." Fans drove from all around to pack Fawcett Stadium only see the season end on a 36-35 loss to the Hilliard Davidson Wildcats in the 2nd overtime. Mentor scored first after only 3 minutes with a 27 yard TD pass from Bart Tanski to Brandon James. The Cards increased the lead to 14-0 in the 2nd quarter on a 20 yard strike from Tanski to Tyler Schutz. Hilliard then scored twice to tie the score. Mentor took the lead with 8:50 left in the 4th quarter on Tanski's second TD toss to Schutz for 6 yards. Hilliard tied the game again with 3:29 left in regulation as the game headed into overtime. Hilliard scored first in the OT only to be matched by a Tanski to Steve Orkis strike. In the second OT, Mentor scored first on a Bill Deitmen 1 yard run. The extra point was good giving Mentor a 7 point lead. Hilliard ran into the end zone and then successfully ran for a 2 point conversion giving the Cards the heartbreaking 36-35 loss. The team ends the highlight packed season with a 13-2 record and lasting memories for all who supported us ... including those half way around the world. GO CARDS! Patrick Leber

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By: Mr. Pat Leber