By: BHS Sports Staff
September 4, 2025
Welcome back, Hurricanes. Back to school means back to sports!
Last Friday, the Brooklyn Hurricanes (0-1) faced off against the Oberlin Phoenix (0-1). The Phoenix were shut out by Wickliffe in the season opener, 48-0, while the Hurricanes lost a slugfest to Grand Valley, 54-22.
Both teams were looking to tally their first win, but the Hurricanes have had Oberlin’s number recently, beating them in the last three seasons, so the optimism was high.
Head coach Travis Agnew came in feeling confident despite the challenges that were presented.
“Oberlin is a tough team with some really nice athletes. They run a double-wing offense, which can present challenges for our defense; plus, they have big physical athletes on the defensive side of the ball. Coaches and players have put in work this week to prepare, so as long as all 11 players do their job, we should find a lot of success tonight.”
Speaking of defense, it was on display from start to finish from both teams.
The first drive for both teams ended with taking a risk on fourth down but failing to convert. Neither team ended up scoring in the opening quarter as it remained 0-0 through 12 minutes of play.
In the second, the Hurricanes threatened to strike first in the red zone but ended up failing again by a single yard on 4th and 13. However, senior Ray Foster got his first of three interceptions, allowing the Hurricanes to get the ball back and drive down the field. Foster, himself, later got into the endzone with a rushing touchdown to put Brooklyn up 6-0. The two-point conversion failed.
Just before the half, the Phoenix responded with a rushing touchdown of their own to grab a 7-6 lead heading into the break.
In a defensive see-saw battle, who would come out on top in the final 24 minutes?
Midway through the third quarter, Foster intercepted his second pass of the night after the Hurricanes punted away their first drive of the second half. After another failed fourth-down conversion, the Phoenix were threatening to extend their lead. This is when Foster grabbed his third interception of the game, this one he took 85 yards to the house to give the Hurricanes a 12-7 lead. The two-point conversion failed again.
With one final quarter left, both teams punted on their respective possessions, but on Oberlin’s final drive of the game and the energy increasing in the stadium, the Phoenix grabbed the lead with 1:21 to go on a two-yard rushing touchdown. They failed to convert a huge two-point conversion as they led by just one point.
The final chance for the Hurricanes stalled as sophomore quarterback Mason Vega attempted to force a pass to Foster, resulting in an interception to end the game, giving Oberlin the hard-fought victory.
Final Score: Oberlin 13, Brooklyn 12.
After the game, Coach Agnew shared his thoughts.
“Success is not measured by wins and losses, and these seniors have done an incredible job establishing a winning culture which can be seen by our enthusiasm, relentless pursuit for perfection, and growing numbers.”
With this loss, the Hurricanes dropped to 0-2, and Oberlin got their first win in three seasons to improve to 1-1.
Looking to earn their first victory, the boys will travel to Wickliffe tomorrow night to face the Blue Devils. Kickoff is at 7:00.
Below is the upcoming schedule for Brooklyn athletics:
- September 4: Volleyball @ Medina Christian Academy (6:30)
- September 4: Girls Soccer @ Independence (7:00)
- September 5: Football @ Wickliffe (7:00)
- September 9: Boys Soccer vs. Beachwood (7:00)
- September 9: Volleyball @ Richmond Heights (6:00)
Go Canes!
{For up-to-date events and schedules, visit Brooklyn Hurricanes Athletics.}
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