(8-30-22) Parkway Running Back Eddie Nichols (6’1 225lb Sr) had a night to remember in the Panthers 49-12 win over North Central. Nichols rushed for 264 yards on 19 carries and three TDs.
His 2nd quarter TD of 99 yards at the start of the 2nd quarter entered him into the OHSAA record book. It is the 2nd time it has happened in Ohio in 2022…last week it happened when Philo’s Talon Preston took it 99 yards for a TD.
Longest Touchdown Run (minimum 98 yds)
- 99 – Eddie Nichols, Parkway (2022) (8-26-22)
- 99 – Talon Preston, Philo (2022) (8-19-22)
- 99 – Gabe Jones, West Jefferson (2019)
- 99 – Andrew Newsom, Dresden Tri-Valley vs. Trotwood-Madison (12/2/2017)
- 99 – Ben Wenning, Coldwater vs. Fort Recovery (9/15/2017)
- 99 – Michael Hoecht, Dayton Oakwood vs. Brookville (10/02/2015)
- 99 – Branden Short, Millbury Lake vs. Northwood (09/04/2015)
- 99 – Tyquan Vickers, Mansfield Senior vs. Millersburg West Holmes (10/10/2014)
- 99 – Bryce McBride, Logan vs. Portsmouth (2013)
- 99 – Jumarr Lewis, Elyria vs. Elyria Catholic (2013)
- 99 – Austin Rettig, Arlington vs. Fremont St. Joseph Central Catholic (11/09/2013)
- 99 – Eric Maskey, Mohawk vs. Lakota (10/18/2013)
- 99 – Tyler Frieson, Lima Shawnee vs. Wapakoneta (10/19/2012)
- 99 – Wyatt Running, Clarksville Clinton-Massie vs. Washington Court House (10/12/2012)
- 99 – Matt Holsinger, Carey vs. North Baltimore (10/12/2012)
- 99 – Tristan Cox, Ironton vs. Portsmouth (09/21/2012)
- 99 – Tyler Rowe, Willow Wood Symmes Valley vs. Chillicothe Southeastern (08/31/2012)
- 99 – Austin McMaster, Chesapeake vs. Fairland (10/14/2011)
- 99 – Jerry Scholle, Medina Highland vs. Olmsted Falls (9/2/2011)
- 99 – Matt Green, Caledonia River Valley vs. Ridgedale (2011)
- 99 – Colin Morris, Dayton Oakwood vs. Bellbrook (10/22/2010)
- 99 – Joseph Hinckley, Norwalk St. Paul vs. Huron (9/11/2010)
- 99 – Shane Robinson, La Grange Keystone vs. Greenwich South Central (08/31/2007)
- 99 – Keith Morgan, Bellefontaine vs. Springfield Kenton Ridge (9/22/2006)
- 99 – Zach Stallard, Lucas vs. Crestline (10/28/2005)
- 99 – John Earley, Malvern vs. Bowerston Conotton Valley (11/23/2004)
- 99 – Charlie Peffley, Hicksville vs. McComb (11/19/2004)
- 99 – Tyler Parker, DeGraff Riverside vs. Lima Perry (10/22/2004)
- 99 – Brody Mace, McArthur Vinton County vs. South Point (08/27/2004)
- 99 – Matt Weaver, Wheelersburg vs. Minford (09/20/2002)
- 99 – Jake Robinson, Lisbon Beaver vs. Cadiz Harrison Central (09/21/2001)
- 99 – Maurice Hall, Columbus Brookhaven vs. Columbus West (2000)
- 99 – Derek Griffith, Woodsfield Monroe Central vs. Magnolia, WV (1999)
- 99 – Ryan Bower, Germantown Valley View vs. Springfield Shawnee (1999)
- 99 – Jesse Ruby, Minford (1998)
- 99 – Chad Schulte, Delphos St. John’s vs. Marion Local (1998)
- 99 – Ryan Willard, London vs. Washington Court House (1997)
- 99 – Rob Crossman, Dola Hardin Northern vs. St. Henry (11/22/1996)
- 99 – D.J. Jackson, London vs. Plain City Jonathan Alder (1996)
- 99 – Seth Pardee, Bryan vs. Woodland, Ind. (09/19/1995)
- 99 – Jason Foster, Medina Buckeye vs. Sullivan Black River (1994)
- 99 – Issac Johnson, Elyria vs. Lorain Southview (1994)
- 99 – Chauncy Watson, Massillon Washington vs. Akron Garfield (9/13/1991)
- 99 – Shane Stiteler, West Lafayette Ridgewood vs. Newcomerstown (1991)
- 99 – Tony Godbolt Jr., Elyria vs. Vermilion (1989)
- 99 – Buddy Taylor, Clyde vs. Sandusky St. Mary C.C. (1989)
- 99 – Scott Rose, Bellefontaine Benjamin Logan vs. Waynesfield-Goshen (1987)
- 99 – Troy Jolliff, Bluffton vs. Ada (1984)
- 99 – Gary Miller, Metamora Evergreen vs. Hamler Patrick Henry (1980)
- 99 – Larry Bordacs, Wadsworth vs. Millersburg West Holmes (09/20/1974)
- 99 – Brian Steward, Lucas vs. East Knox (9/30/1973)
- 99 – Larry Bainter, Logan vs. Middleport (1960)
- 99 – Dick Overla, West Milton Milton-Union vs. Randolf Township (11/12/1954)
- 99 – Dan Shell, Miamisburg vs. Piqua (1954)
- 99 – Chet Ely, Montpelier vs. Toledo Libbey (11/09/1950)
His three TDs
Second quarter
PW (09:23) Eddie Nichols runs for 99 yards. (Point after kick by Brayden Bruns is good) 7-0.
Third quarter
PW (01:51) Eddie Nichols runs for 16 yards. (Point after kick by Brayden Bruns is good) 35-12.
Fourth quarter
PW (05:04) Eddie Nichols runs for 22 yards. (Point after kick by Brayden Bruns is good) 49-12.
According to Parkway Head Coach Joel Henkle in a Facebook posting he also broke two long standing Parkway school records –
Eddie Nichols on breaking two school records Friday vs. North Central.
The first record broke was Longest Rush from the line of scrimmage at 99 yards previously held by Mark Heitkamp in 1986 with a 98 yard run.
The second record broke was Rushing Yards in one game with 262 yards previously held by Greg Roebuck 257 yards in 1977
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