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Eli Stumpf 5 1st half TD’s 15 for 19 303 yards 5 pass TD’a Michigan State Commit

Big Walnut Rallies From 15 Down, Stuns Ironton 47–40 in Overtime Thriller IRONTON, Ohio — In a stadium built for unforgettable Friday nights, Big Walnut delivered a comeback that will be remembered for years. Trailing Ironton 40–25 with 8:41 remaining, the Golden Eagles scored 22 unanswered points to earn a thrilling 47–40 overtime victory Friday night at historic Tanks Memorial Stadium. Beneath Ironton’s championship banners and in front of a packed crowd, two proud programs combined for 87 points and 861 yards of offense. Ironton also proved an outstanding host, giving Big Walnut a first-class experience at one of Ohio high school football’s truly special venues. Big Walnut’s comeback began when quarterback Eli Stumpf connected with Jackson Bowers for a 44-yard touchdown, cutting the deficit to 40–32 with 7:21 remaining. After the Golden Eagles’ defense produced a critical stop, Stumpf found Nolan Buirley for a 22-yard touchdown with 2:04 left. Stumpf then connected with Gavin Harrington for the two-point conversion, tying the game at 40 and forcing overtime. Big Walnut carried that momentum into the extra period. Buirley powered into the end zone from one yard out, and Owen Pyles added the extra point to give the Golden Eagles their first lead since the opening quarter. The defense made it stand, keeping Ironton out of the end zone and completing the remarkable comeback. Stumpf was outstanding, completing 24 of 29 passes for 300 yards and three touchdowns without an interception. He also rushed for 81 yards and two scores, accounting for five touchdowns. Buirley rushed for 89 yards and the decisive overtime touchdown while catching six passes for a team-high 93 yards and another score. Harrington recorded five receptions for 66 yards and a touchdown, while Bowers added three catches for 57 yards and the score that ignited the comeback. Big Walnut finished with 470 yards of offense, averaging 8.2 yards per play, and committed no turnovers. Defensively, Cole Hysell led the Golden Eagles with 6.5 tackles. Buirley recorded five tackles and an 11-yard sack, while Eli Borland intercepted an Ironton pass. Pyles kicked a 29-yard field goal and converted all four extra-point attempts. Special teams blocked two Ironton extra-point attempts. It was an epic overtime game in an epic stadium!!! Ironton will travel to Big Walnut in 2027 for another epic rematch. Next: Homecoming Week Big Walnut hosts undefeated Worthington Kilbourne Next week will be the largest attendance in Big Walnut football history One Town. One Team. One Family. #EagleStrong Written by: Brian Shelton and AI @BigWalnutEagles @BigWalnut1 @BWEagleFB @BWAB_EaglePride