Impact Performers From Rochester’s OT Win Over Breese Central

<!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">Evrim Tabag – RB, Rochester</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tabag turned in one of the most clutch performances of the entire postseason. The sophomore ran with a confidence well beyond his age, finishing with 94 yards on 14 carries and two touchdowns. His toughness showed up when it mattered most, punching in the overtime score and then following it with the game-winning two-point run. Any time Rochester needed a drive to get going, Tabag was the one who kick-started it.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tanner Beal – QB/LB, Rochester</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Beal played like a veteran who refused to let his season end. He was sharp through the air, completing 14 of 17 passes for 114 yards and a touchdown, and added a rushing score to keep the Rockets within striking distance. Then he flipped to the defensive side and piled up 12 tackles, doing everything he could to steady the defense during key stretches. His leadership showed up in every phase of the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kaiden Stout – RB/WR, Rochester</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stout brought the consistency Rochester needed to weather Central's runs. Whether he was grinding out tough carries or slipping out for short receptions, he kept the offense on schedule. He totaled 99 yards and scored a crucial touchdown in the second half that helped swing momentum back toward the Rockets. Stout's physical running style wore down the Cougars as the game moved into the fourth quarter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cole Davis – RB/LB, Breese Central</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Davis gave Central the edge for most of the night with his aggressive, downhill style. His fourth-quarter hurdle touchdown was one of the signature moments of the game, showcasing both his athleticism and his feel for big situations. He consistently finished runs and helped the Cougars control the pace during their push to build a two-score lead.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Owen Kehrer – QB, Breese Central</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kehrer played with confidence and wasn't afraid to take shots. His deep ball in the third quarter flipped the field and energized the Central sideline, and he continued to test Rochester's secondary all night. He capped his performance with a touchdown pass in overtime that briefly put the Cougars in front. Kehrer gave his team every chance to win and matched Rochester punch-for-punch until the final snap.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->