Toodle and Ward Win Wind Creek Play of the Week
Cottage Hill Christian Academy duo earn top honors following their touchdown connection against St. Luke's Episcopal.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Football
Cottage Hill Christian Academy players Shemar Toodle and Aaron Ward secured the Wind Creek Play of the Week award. The duo earned the recognition after connecting on a touchdown pass during their team's victory against St. Luke's Episcopal.
Why it matters
The recognition highlights the successful chemistry between the sophomore wide receiver and the junior quarterback. This performance was a key component in the team's strong season as they continue to build momentum toward their upcoming matchup.
Cottage Hill Christian Academy currently holds a 6-2 record after their 41-13 win. Their next opponent, Northside Methodist Academy, enters the week with a season record of 1-7.
The players
Shemar Toodle
He is a junior quarterback at Cottage Hill Christian Academy who led the winning scoring drive.
Aaron Ward
He is a sophomore wide receiver at Cottage Hill Christian Academy who caught the touchdown pass.
The details
Junior quarterback Shemar Toodle executed the winning play by throwing a pass to sophomore wide receiver Aaron Ward in the corner of the end zone. The play served as a highlight in the dominant performance over St. Luke's Episcopal.
Timeline
The winning play occurred during the game on October 16, 2026.
Cottage Hill will face Northside Methodist Academy on October 23, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This accolade highlights the rising talent within the region as teams jockey for position in the final stretch of the season. Success in these weekly challenges reflects the overall momentum Cottage Hill Christian Academy has maintained throughout their current campaign.
The touchdown connection solidified a lopsided 41-13 win that keeps Cottage Hill Christian Academy at 6-2 on the season. Fans can look for this offensive efficiency to continue when the team faces the 1-7 Northside Methodist Academy squad next week.
The takeaway
Building momentum through consistent offensive execution is critical for high school teams heading into the late-season schedule. Players looking to improve should focus on precision in end-zone routes to mirror the success seen by the Toodle-Ward connection.
What happens next
Cottage Hill Christian Academy is scheduled to compete against Northside Methodist Academy on October 23, 2026.
Further reading
For more updates on regional games, visit the Football section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WKRG News 5.
