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| Kyelin West outruns the Hoover defense on his way to the endzone. (Photo: Chuck Cordes/Ohsfbmedia.com) |
He has 15 touchdowns over the last four games played. He has not played a whole game this season, which is pretty outstanding.
“He’s a running back that has the complete package,” said Parnell
The Bulldogs took about half a quarter to get things going as the early Hoover defense was holding their own, with the only big play given up being a 55-yard run by West to open up the scoring.
West put up over 200 yards on just 12 carries during his limited time on the field, then left the game and didn't return until late in the fourth quarter.
Hoover offensively relied on transfer Nolan Bonner to lead the way, getting most of the touches all night. They managed to shoot themselves in the foot with a failed fake punt and a missed 35-yard field goal attempt.
West scored two additional touchdowns, including a 76-yard run and a 6-yard rushing touchdown. Also, they managed to get a score from wide receiver Darius Hill, who broke the program's career receptions record that was held by Keith Quincy with 107 receptions set in 2025.
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| McKinley quarterback Braylon Crook stiff-arms Luke Lukens during a play in the game. (Photo: Chuck Cordes/Ohsfbmedia.com) |
With Hoover's defense seemingly worn down, that was all the Bulldogs needed to remain undefeated in the Federal League.
Game Breakdown
First quarter
It's a homecoming for Hoover starting quarterback Nolan Bonner, playing at Tom Benson, the school he attended before transferring to North Canton for his senior year, who gets the start at quarterback and goes three-and-out on their first possession. After a set of offsetting penalties, McKinley running back Kyelin West breaks open up the boundary for a 55-yard touchdown with 8:20 remaining.
Nolan Bonner has been the primary ball carrier for the Vikings; Hoover goes for it on 4th and 1 and fails to convert as Bonner couldn't break the plane with 4:33 remaining.
North Canton defense holds McKinley on a 4th-and-2 and regains the ball at their own 35-yard line, but after three downs they settle for a punt. McK 7, Hoover 0
Second quarter
McKinley opens up with a punt as the Hoover defense is keeping the Bulldogs in check. At 9:33, Desmond Parnell gets a personal foul for helmet-to-helmet contact.
Hoover 35-yard field goal attempt failed with 7:45 remaining. Kyelin West, with 6:48 on the clock, scores on a 76-yard touchdown after first contact. Hoover also tries a fake punt with 5:09 to go in the game that fails and gives McK possession on their 40-yard line.
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| Darius Hill runs past Maurice Howard (27) and JT Gregory (6). (Photo: Chuck Cordes/Ohsfbmedia.com) |
Kyelin West scores a third: a 6-yard rush with 3:10 remaining in the quarter. A pass by North Canton’s Nolan Bonner throws an interception to Amare Mitchell, but he fumbles and is recovered by North Canton, and on the next play Nolan Bonner finds Elijah Fryson for a 47-yard touchdown reception.
Braylon Crook finds Darius Hill for a 51-yard touchdown with 28 seconds remaining in the half. McK 28, Hoover 7.
Third quarter
Kyelin West opens up the quarter with a punt return that sets the Bulldogs up at the 45-yard line but fails to convert. Neither offense has dialed up a score with 6:57 remaining in the quarter. Hoover defense is starting to wear down as McKinley quarterback Braylon Cook scores a 9-yard touchdown with 5:25 remaining.
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| Hoover quarterback Nolan Bonner (14) is chased out of bounds by Shad Davis (6). (Photo: Chuck Cordes/Ohsfbmedia.com) |
Fourth quarter
Not much from either team in the quarter. FINAL McK 35, Hoover 7
McKinley (6-1) will go on the road next week for a showdown with the Lake Blue Streaks. Hoover (4-3) will regroup to face Perry on the road.
"One thing you know about DeGeorge is he's going to coach those guys up really well, and they're going to be physical," said Parnell.
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