Bobcats Rout Leadville in Season Opener, 115-38
HOBART, OHIO – The Hobart High Bobcats stormed into the new season with a commanding 115–38 win over the Leadville Sharps Friday night at Alma Chiggins Memorial Field.
From the opening kickoff, the Bobcats dominated. Quarterback Tanner Delroy threw six touchdown passes in the first half, while freshman kicker Janie Mullins went 14 for 15 on extra points. By the third quarter, Hobart had rotated through nearly its entire roster, including two linemen who were given the chance to run the ball to thunderous applause.
“We’re proud of how disciplined the team stayed, even with the score climbing,” said Coach Gerald Fields. “We told ’em to play hard but play Hobart ball, and that’s what they did.”
The Sharps mounted a brief rally in the second quarter, cutting the deficit to 42-24, but penalties and a fumble on their own 10-yard line crushed momentum. Hobart responded with four touchdowns in under seven minutes.
Sidebar: Mascot Missing from the Ewes’ Squad
HUNTINGTON, WV – Amid the post-game spotlight at Green Valley University, one oddity: the Ewes’ mascot, usually seen parading before kickoff, went missing. No one administered the costume, and rumours spread fast.
- The mascot suit was last seen in the Ewes’ locker room before warmups.
- One student claims to have heard “rustling” in the bushes just after the national anthem, but got chased off by security.
- Coaches are still offering a reward (two free game tickets + a Grumbling Ewes hat) for its return.
- Some suggest it might’ve been prank by fans; others think someone just didn’t want to wear it.
No arrests; no sightings confirmed. But the campus is buzzing just about as loud as the Hobart Bobcats’ offense.
Attendance was estimated at 1,600, with Alma Chiggins Memorial Field packed shoulder-to-shoulder and spectators spilling onto High Street.
Game Notes
- A malfunctioning scoreboard briefly displayed “888” after Hobart’s tenth touchdown.
- The marching band attempted “Don’t Stop Believin’” three times before finding the right key.
- At least six cars parked on Scioto Street were boxed in until after midnight.
The Bobcats (1–0) will next face ???? before returning to Alma Chiggins Memorial Field for the Homecoming Game following the Possum Fest parade.
This ain’t football, it’s a blood sport. I think Dale Sr. would have bet the whole Pit Stop on it, if he still owned it.
You still owe me $5 from the 2003 game, Dale
My seat got soda dumped all on it during halftime and no one apologized.
That scoreboard flashing 888 was a sign. Mark my words.
888 IS AN OMEN THAT FIELD IS CURSED
Or maybe it’s just old wires, Hollis
Folks, please don’t light fireworks on Symmes Street again, we almost lost the traffic light.
pete your cousin was the one with the roman candles, don’t play
band was so off key they woke up my dog
Don’t you dare talk about those kids, Birdie. They practiced all summer.