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How Rhodes pulled off a historic 87-yard comeback drive

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Dan Gilles (via Cleveland.com)
Lakewood running back Simmie Bolden loses control of the football on a rush as Rhodes defenders make the tackle that was recovered by Bolden during the first half in the first round of their D2 regional playoff game.Rhodes running back Isaiah Dawson-Copley hauls in a touchdown reception covered by Lakewood defensive back James Dissell during the first half in the first round of their D2 regional playoff game.Rhodes quarterback Ty'Ron Corpening runs by Lakewood defensive back Lukas Stoll on his way for a rushing touchdown in the second half. Rhodes wide receiver Lewis Walker (9) and Lakewood defensive back Tye Taylor both lunge for an incomplete pass intended for Walker in the second half. Lakewood running back Simmie Bolden stiff arms Rhodes defender Ty'Ron Corpening on a rush during the first half in the first round of their D2 regional playoff game.Lakewood wide receiver Nick Thomas hauls in a touchdown pass defended by Rhodes defensive back Ty'Ion Corpening in the second half. Lakewood wide receiver Nick Thomas is about to catch a touchdown pass in the second half against Rhodes. Lakewood tight defensive lineman Riley Verderber secures a tackle on Rhodes quarterback Ty'Ron Corpening for a loss on a keeper in the first half. Rhodes running back Isaiah Dawson-Copley grips tight on the football as he bulls his way in the end zone for a two-point score against Lakewood in the second half. Rhodes quarterback Ty'Ron Corpening tries to pitch the football as he is hit by Lakewood defensive back Tyrese Gatling (on ground) and Lakewood defensive back Anthony Hargrove during the first half in the first round of their D2 regional playoff game.Rhodes Kameron See takes out the legs of Lakewood’s kick returner Lukas Stoll during the first half in the first round of their D2 regional playoff game.Lakewood wide receiver Tye Taylor misses a touchdown reception covered by Rhodes defensive back Antowan Edmonds during the first half in the first round of their D2 regional playoff game.Lakewood wide receiver Lukas Stoll eludes the tackle attempt by Rhodes defensive back Ty'Ron Corpening for a big gain on a rush during the first half in the first round of their D2 regional playoff game.Lakewood running back Simmie Bolden (bottom) recovers his fumble from Rhodes defensive back Isaiah Dawson-Copley during the first half in the first round of their D2 regional playoff game.A touchdown pass attempt sail over the head of Lakewood wide receiver Tyrese Gatling covered by Rhodes defensive back Niyovyose Alphonse during the first half in the first round of their D2 regional playoff game.Lakewood running back Simmie Bolden loses control of the football on a rush as Rhodes defenders make the tackle that was recovered by Bolden during the first half in the first round of their D2 regional playoff game.Lakewood wide receiver Lukas Stoll eludes the tackle attempt by Rhodes defensive back Ty'Ron Corpening for a big gain on a rush during the first half in the first round of their D2 regional playoff game.Lakewood wide receiver Lukas Stoll eludes the tackle attempt by Rhodes defensive back Ty'Ion Corpening for a touchdown reception during the first half in the first round of their D2 regional playoff game.Lakewood wide receiver Lukas Stoll eludes the tackle attempt by Rhodes defensive back Ty'Ion Corpening for a touchdown reception during the first half in the first round of their D2 regional playoff game.A touchdown pass attempt sail over the head of Lakewood wide receiver Tyrese Gatling covered by Rhodes defensive back Niyovyose Alphonse during the first half in the first round of their D2 regional playoff game.Lakewood quarterback Otto Wilhelmy throws a pass in the first half against Rhodes. Lakewood wide receiver Lukas Stoll pushes aside Rhodes defensive back Isaiah Dawson-Copley on a rush in the first half.Lakewood wide receiver Nick Thomas secures a touchdown pass in the second half against Rhodes. Lakewood wide receiver Lukas Stoll (bottom) has a pass attempt blocked by Rhodes defensive back Ty'Ion Corpening in the second half. Lakewood wide receiver Tyrese Gatling (L) is hit by Rhodes defensive back Isaiah Dawson-Copley after a reception in the first half. Rhodes quarterback Ty'Ron Corpening runs by Lakewood defensive back Julian Griffin on his way for a rushing touchdown in the second half. Lakewood wide receiver Lukas Stoll eyes the side judge awaiting the score signal on a two-point conversion try in the second half against Rhodes. Lakewood wide receiver Lukas Stoll scores on a two-point conversion try in the second half against Rhodes. Rhodes quarterback Ty'Ron Corpening (R) celebrates his touchdown rush with Niyovyose Alphonse in the second half. The Lakewood Rangers football team runs out on their field in a playoff game against Rhodes at home. Lakewood wide receiver Nick Thomas (C) is congratulated by teammates after catching a touchdown pass in the second half against Rhodes. Rhodes quarterback Ty'Ron Corpening runs by Lakewood defensive back Lukas Stoll on his way for a rushing touchdown in the second half. Lakewood wide receiver Lukas Stoll celebrates his his two-point conversion score in the second half against Rhodes. Rhodes head football coach Anthony Carbone calls his players in during a time out in the second half against Lakewood. Lakewood head coach Michael Polevacik on the sideline during their playoff game against Rhodes.

LAKEWOOD, Ohio – Leading 16-7 through three quarters of Friday’s Division II, Region 6 first-round playoff game, Rhodes was feeling good.

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