By BRUCE HEFFLINGER
hefflinger@crescent-news.com
NAPOLEON " After losing in the first round of the playoff the past three seasons, Napoleon had plenty to prove in the division III regional quarterfinals against Urbana.
The Wildcats dominated from the outset, jumping to a 28-0 halftime lead and rolling to a 48-6 victory.
Seven different players scored touchdowns for Napoleon, which outgained the Hillclimbers 375-173 in improving to 10-1 on the season while dropping Urbana to 9-2.
Andrew Keller hit 8-of-12 passes for 126 yards and two touchdowns all in the first half for Napoleon. Conner Pain rushed for 94 yards, including a 64-yard third-quarter touchdown and the defense also got into the scoring when Rob Meyers ran 55-yards to paydirt with an interception.
Urbana's lone TD game with :06 left in the game.
Napoleon will now play Clyde a 41-7 winner over Tipp City Tippacanoe in the regional semifinal round, the site rumored to be Findlay or the Bowling Green State University will be announced on Sunday.