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POLAND, Ohio (WKBN) – Jason Dukes scored two touchdowns and picked up two interceptions on defense, including a game-sealing pick in the final seconds, in a 14-9 victory over rival Poland.
Struthers fell in overtime to Poland just two weeks ago, both games were televised on the WKBN 27 High School Football Game of the Week.
Poland finishes 2023 with a 10-2 record. Struthers improves to 9-3.
The Wildcats will advance to play Lake Catholic in the Division IV, Region 13 Semifinal. Lake Catholic defeated Niles.
The first half was dominated by both defenses with Poland taking a 3-0 lead into the break.
Dukes got the Wildcats on the board when he picked off a Poland pass and ran in back deep into enemy territory. The drive ultimately ended with Dukes himself finding pay dirt with a touchdown run.
Struthers’ lead grew to 14-3 on their next possession with Dukes scoring again, this time from 63 yards out.
Not to be outdone, Poland’s Cole Fulton put up a 61-yard touchdown of his own on the ensuing possession. A two-point attempt was unsuccessful, but drew the Bulldogs within five points, 14-9.
Poland had an opportunity in the final minute of the game but a fourth down heave into the end zone was picked off by Dukes to seal the win for the Wildcats.
