Smithville Upsets Top-Ranked Chippewa in WCAL Showdown
In a thrilling Wayne County Athletic League (WCAL) matchup, the #4 Smithville Smithies stunned the top-ranked Chippewa Chipps, securing a decisive 46-33 victory. Despite Chippewa’s reputation as defending champions, Smithville’s relentless play, led by standout Madi Singer, proved too much for the Chipps to overcome.
The game began on a rough note for Chippewa, as back-to-back turnovers gave Smithville early momentum. The Smithies capitalized on the miscues, racing to a 5-0 lead before Chippewa managed to get on the board. Smithville continued to apply pressure, extending their advantage to 8-2 and setting the tone for the evening. Chippewa’s Elena Moyer provided a spark, hitting a crucial three-pointer to narrow the deficit to 11-5. Moyer followed up with another basket, and Delaney Marshall added a tough layup, bringing the score to 11-9. However, Smithville held their composure, ending the first quarter with a 15-11 lead.
In the second quarter, Chippewa’s offensive struggles continued. Their back-to-back missed three-pointers drew loud reactions from the Smithville student section, who intensified the pressure. Smithville’s Madi Singer began to dominate, going 2-for-2 from the free-throw line to push the lead to 21-14. Chippewa’s frustration mounted with repeated turnovers, and Singer capitalized on every opportunity, extending the lead to 27-14 with consistent trips to the line.
By halftime, Smithville had built a commanding 28-14 lead. Singer led all scorers with 13 points, while Chippewa’s Moyer managed just five.
Chippewa showed signs of life early in the third quarter, thanks to a deep three-pointer from Aria Regan. Despite this, their offensive inconsistencies continued, with missed opportunities and turnovers preventing any real comeback. Smithville’s Leah Keib made key free throws, maintaining the Smithies’ cushion. Regan hit another deep three to cut the deficit to 10 points, but Smithville’s defense held strong, closing the quarter with a 36-24 lead.
In the final frame, Smithville continued to control the pace. Madi Singer, fouled once again, added to her point total, while Regan’s efforts from beyond the arc kept Chippewa within striking distance. However, the Smithies’ composure and defensive intensity proved insurmountable.
When the final buzzer sounded, Smithville had secured a stunning 46-33 upset, knocking off the #1 team in the WCAL. Madi Singer’s 16-point performance was pivotal, highlighting her leadership and poise under pressure.
Stars of the Gridiron: Bailey Breitenstine, A Chippewa Legend
Standing at just 5-foot-8, Bailey Breitenstine has always played high school football with something to prove. And over the course of his three-plus seasons as the starting quarterback at Chippewa, he didn’t just prove his worth—he became a star, often carrying the Chipps on his shoulders in both triumph and adversity.
In his senior season, which concluded in the school’s first-ever regional final, Breitenstine made huge plays on both sides of the ball on a weekly basis. His leadership, heart, and talent left an indelible mark, not just on Chippewa’s program but also on Wayne County football history. For all of his two-way brilliance and the role he played in leading one of the most successful seasons in school history, Breitenstine was named the 2015 Daily Record Football Player of the Year.
Breitenstine’s senior campaign was a showcase of his all-around excellence. As a quarterback, he threw for 2,400 yards and 29 touchdowns, while also eclipsing 1,000 yards rushing for the second straight season, finishing with 1,154 yards on the ground. His impact on defense was equally impressive, as the ball-hawking safety intercepted seven passes, returning two of them for touchdowns, contributing to his remarkable total of 45 scores on the year.
Under Breitenstine’s leadership, Chippewa emerged as the last local team standing, making their third straight Division V playoff appearance. After an 8-2 regular season, with losses to fellow Wayne County Athletic League powerhouses Norwayne and Smithville, the Chipps secured a berth in the Division V, Region 16 playoffs and embarked on a memorable postseason run.
In the first round, Breitenstine showcased his versatility and grit, accounting for 334 yards of total offense—including 217 rushing yards—in a thrilling 42-35 victory over Millbury Lake. He also sealed the win with a game-saving interception on the final drive. The following week, he continued to deliver, completing 17 of 24 passes for 166 yards and two touchdowns, while adding 48 rushing yards in a 28-21 win over Rossford. For the first time in school history, Chippewa played in a 13th game.
Though the season ultimately ended in a tough loss to Edison in the regional final, Breitenstine’s efforts led Chippewa to a 10-win season and cemented his place among Wayne County’s football elite.
By the time he finished his career, Breitenstine had amassed 6,395 passing yards, placing him fourth on the county’s all-time list. His 76 career touchdown passes rank third. On the defensive side, his 20 career interceptions also rank third in local history, and he returned six of those for scores. When you add in his 75 receiving yards from his freshman season, Breitenstine’s 9,086 yards of total offense are the second-most in Wayne County history, trailing only Triway legend Parker Carmichael, who preceded him as Daily Record Player of the Year.
As a junior, Breitenstine threw for 1,394 yards, rushed for 1,012, and accounted for 34 touchdowns, earning Wayne County Athletic League Player of the Year honors.
Bailey Breitenstine’s journey from an undersized quarterback to one of Wayne County’s greatest two-way players. His name will forever be remembered as one of the true stars of the gridiron.
Chippewa secured a WCAL conference victory over Waynedale at Serpentine Field.
Sophomore, Addison Jablon got the Chipps off to a strong start, scoring early in the first half to put them ahead 1-0. Abby Steen then doubled the lead to 2-0 with a goal, assisted by Cally West.
The freshman duo of Emme Donnelly and Alaina Henthorn each added a goal, further extending the lead to 4-0.
The game was canceled due to lightning in the area.
Chippewa’s Delaney Marshall is a certified dawg
She scored 4 of Chippewa’s 9 goals to defeat Smithville at home in a crucial WCAL game.
Marshall’s first goal came at the 31:51 mark in the 1st half. She followed up with 2 more goals at the 10:52 and 8:57 marks. Emme Donnelly then added to the lead, scoring 1 goal to close out the 1st half at the 4:57 mark.
Donnelly’s dominance continued into the 2nd half, scoring at the 31:15 mark to bring the score to 5-0. Marshall then regained control of the contest, scoring her final goal of the night at the 23:28 mark.
The end of the 2nd half was capped off with goals from Cally West, Alaina Henthorn, and Abby Steen.
Smithville had 0 shots on the goal as Chippewa would win big at home 9-0