Football: Oak Forest, Coleman Run Past Urban Prep for Easy Win

Breaking It Down: didn’t take long to get the offense going. After forcing a three-and-out and tackling the Urban Prep punter at its 10-yard line, the Bengals scored on their first play from scrimmage—a 5-yard run by running back Tevin Coleman. It wasn’t much of a contest after that. Quarterback Tom Zale's biggest plays came on dump-offs to Coleman and fullback Ben Santiago, who combined to score all six of Oak Forest’s first-half touchdowns in a 40-0 romp at home.

Patch’s MVP: Tevin Coleman, Oak Forest. He scored on the Bengals' first offensive play of the season—a 5-yard run—and showed explosiveness with a 74-yard touchdown scamper late in the first quarter.

Oak Forest Stat Pack: QB Tom Zale was 6-of-14 for 139 yards and two touchdowns. Coleman finished with 86 yards on three carries and two rushing touchdowns, all in the first half. Matt Burkhardt had an interception in the second quarter.

Urban Prep Stat Pack: Quarterback Raheem Barnes was 12-of-25 for 98 yards with an interception. Rashad Lewis rushed for 8 yards on 10 carries.

Quotable I: “I was a little nervous at first, but once we got in the groove, it was fine. I had a blast,” said Oak Forest QB Tom Zale, who was making his first varsity start.

Quotable II: “Kids had a great summer and everything showed tonight,” Oak Forest coach Brian McDonough said.

Team Records: Oak Forest is 1-0. Urban Prep is 0-1.

What’s Next: Oak Forest travels to Rich Central on Sept. 2. Urban Prep plays at Libertyville on Sept. 2.

Scores of Interest: Bremen defeated Noble Street Charter 59-0. For more scores, visit the IHSA score zone. 

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