Prep Football Flashback: Beechwood Victory
By Terry Boehmker, NKyTribune sports reporter
Logan Castleman had a notable performance, rushing for 170 yards, scoring three touchdowns, and recovering two fumbles in Beechwood's 33-21 win over Newport Central Catholic.
Beechwood quarterback Cameron Hergott also had a good game, passing for 131 yards and two touchdowns. The Tigers' defensive unit had four takeaways in the victory.
This was the final regular season game for both teams. Beechwood went on to win a third consecutive Class 1A state championship under head coach Noel Rash before moving up to Class 2A.
Castleman's impressive performance continued in the playoffs, where he rushed for 741 yards and scored 14 touchdowns in four wins. He finished his senior season with 1,694 total rushing yards and 34 TDs.
Castleman was also a leading hitter in baseball with a .620 average, helping Beechwood reach the state semifinals and finish with a 38-2 record.
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Author's summary: Logan Castleman's impressive performance led Beechwood to victory.