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Chardon Hilltoppers defeat Madison Blue Streaks 20-16 in conference opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 1:18 PM

Last updated Sep 12, 2026

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The Chardon Hilltoppers defeated the Madison Blue Streaks 20-16 in a Chagrin Valley Conference Lake Division game at Dick Hamblin Field on Friday. Madison led 16-13 heading into the fourth quarter after quarterback Lucian Kingus threw two touchdown passes. Chardon regained the lead with 1:44 remaining on a 45-yard pass from Andrew Cole to Aiden Hardesty. The win occurred despite Chardon committing 19 penalties for 138 yards. Madison entered the contest following the departure of junior Dom Gephart for personal reasons. Both teams continue their schedules next Friday, with Madison traveling to South and Chardon hosting North.

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  • •Chardon secured a 20-16 victory over Madison at Dick Hamblin Field.
  • •Andrew Cole threw the winning 45-yard touchdown pass to Aiden Hardesty.
  • •Lucian Kingus completed 14 of 27 passes for 189 yards for Madison.
  • •Chardon committed 19 penalties throughout the game.
  • •Madison next plays at South and Chardon hosts North on September 18.
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  • 1:18 PMYahoo Sports — Hilltoppers score late TD to defeat Blue Streaks
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MADISON — The final score did not end in Madison’s favor Friday night. But in the aftermath of their Chagrin Valley Conference Lake Division opener against Chardon, Blue Streaks coach Mike Gilligan was proud of how his team responded from a tough week, despite losing to Chardon 20-16 at Dick Hamblin Field. Gilligan and his team had found out earlier in the week that junior Dom Gephart decided ...

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