Stumpf’s 5 TD Passes Lead Big Walnut to 67–12 Win, Perfect 10–0 Season and OCC Championship
SUNBURY — Ten games. Ten wins. OCC champions.
Big Walnut capped a perfect regular season Friday night with a commanding 67–12 win over Westland, celebrating Senior Night with an explosive offense and a defense that allowed fewer than 100 yards.
Senior quarterback Eli Stumpf completed 15 of 19 passes for 303 yards and five touchdowns without an interception. Four different Golden Eagles caught touchdown passes as Big Walnut built a 30–6 first-quarter lead and carried a 51–12 advantage into halftime.
Gavin Harrington caught two passes for 49 yards, taking both into the end zone. Brady Simon finished with four receptions for 58 yards and a touchdown; Fen Stumpf added three catches for 56 yards and a score, and Brody Schuster contributed two receptions for 55 yards, including a 42-yard touchdown. Jackson Bowers added three catches for 46 yards.
Nolan Buirley powered the ground attack with 110 yards and two touchdowns on 12 carries. Braden Neverman added 24 rushing yards and a touchdown as the Golden Eagles finished with 476 total yards.
Big Walnut’s defense matched that production with a dominant effort, limiting Westland to 96 total yards and six first downs. Cole Swonguer and Jacob Leach each intercepted a pass, while Gage Eckelbarger returned a fumble 19 yards for a touchdown. Cole Hysell recorded a forced fumble and shared a sack with Beau Drake. A fourth-quarter safety completed the scoring.
The victory capped a night honoring seniors from football, cheerleading, and the marching band. Big Walnut finished the regular season 10–0 overall and went undefeated in OCC Capital play.
The Golden Eagles turn their attention to the postseason. Big Walnut will receive a first-round bye in the OHSAA playoffs, with its seed still to be determined. They're guaranteed a home game on Friday, November 6th, 2026.
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