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Defiance takes back River Rock trophy with 7-0 win over Napoleon

The Bulldogs prevailed over the Wildcats in a defensive battle to return the River Rock trophy back to Defiance.

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DEFIANCE, Ohio — Defiance beat Napoleon 7-0 on Thursday in the River Rock Rivalry to return the trophy back to the Bulldogs.

Defiance scored the game's lone touchdown in the second quarter on a wild catch from Drew Kellermyer.

Look at this! 👀
Drew Kellermyer hauls it in and into the endzone for Defiance. pic.twitter.com/uSo6GD2w3I
— Kristi Kopanis (@Kristi_Kopanis) August 20, 2021

Defiance's head coach Travis Cooper begins his Bulldog career with a win in the rivalry game.

Coach Travis Cooper's first win as Defiance's head coach comes against Napoleon in The River Rock Rivalry. pic.twitter.com/qpmpCPz6hW
— Kristi Kopanis (@Kristi_Kopanis) August 20, 2021

Defiance wins the River Rock Rivalry 7-0 pic.twitter.com/KEpOZxU2VZ
— Kristi Kopanis (@Kristi_Kopanis) August 20, 2021

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