The Berg Falls Short in Season Finale

The Heidelberg University football team dropped a 31-28 decision to Muskingum University in its 2009 season finale. The Ohio Athletic Conference contest was played at Mayer Field, on the campus of Heidelberg. Today’s game, along with last weeks contest with Marietta College, marked the first games played on campus since 1945.
 
Heidelberg, under the guidance of third-year head coach Mike Hallett, closed out the year with an overall record of 4-6 and a 3-6 mark in the OAC. Muskingum ends the year at 4-6 and 4-5.
 
Prior to the start of the game, Heidelberg recognized 13 senior student-athletes that have dedicated themselves to the program. Earning recognition, along with their families, was Jemar Lewis (Bedford Heights, Ohio / Bedford), Kenny Sims (Garfield Heights, Ohio / Garfield Heights), Julius Higginbotham (Elyria, Ohio / Elyria), Wayne Glisson (Huntington Beach, Calif. / Fountain Valley), Justin Dawson (Westminster, Calif. / Golden West JC), Fran Cavotta (North Olmsted, Ohio / North Olmsted), Varden Pierre (Miami, Fla. / Pace) , Jared Ruffing (Bellevue, Ohio / Seneca East), Mark Burris (Rittman, Ohio / Rittman), Aaron Nelson (Columbus, Ohio / Beechroft), Doug Wiedemann (Norwalk, Ohio / Norwalk St. Paul), Matt Grieves (Huron, Ohio / Huron) and Mack Lee (Port St. Lucie, Fla. / Centennial) ... Complete Story
 
Saturday's game with Muskingum will be aired tape delay on SportsTime Ohio. The game will be shown at 1:00 a.m. Nov. 15 and again at 7:00 p.m. Nov. 16.

 

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