Anderson Raptors Rout Withrow Tigers 58-28
Owen Scalf throws four touchdown passes as Anderson advances its postseason run ahead of a November 13 regional semifinal against Troy.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Football
The Anderson Raptors defeated the visiting Withrow Tigers 58-28 on Friday night, with senior quarterback Owen Scalf throwing four touchdown passes. The win was Anderson's ninth postseason victory since 2023.
Why it matters
The result pushes Anderson to 10-1 on the season and keeps its playoff run alive heading into a regional semifinal. For Cincinnati-area football fans, it marks another strong showing from a program with a deep recent postseason record.
Anderson's 58 points and Scalf's four touchdown passes highlight a balanced offense, with Tysin Weaver and Cooper Kathman each catching two scores. Withrow's 28 points came on a 53-yard and a 74-yard touchdown run by junior quarterback Sa'Vion Davis, but the extraction does not provide full yardage totals for either team.
The players
Anderson Raptors
The Anderson High School football program, which won its ninth postseason game since 2023 with this victory.
Withrow Tigers
The Cincinnati-area high school football program that lost this playoff game to Anderson.
Owen Scalf
Anderson's senior quarterback, who threw four touchdown passes in the win.
Sa'Vion Davis
Withrow's junior quarterback, who ran for two touchdowns and threw a touchdown pass in the loss.
The details
Anderson's passing game, led by Scalf and his receivers, drove the offense, while the Raptors' defense held Withrow's attack in check after the first quarter. Antonie Higgins returned an interception for a touchdown, and Jordan Davis added a rushing score and a receiving touchdown.
Timeline
Friday night, November 6, 2026: Anderson defeats Withrow 58-28.
November 13, 2026: Anderson hosts Troy in the regional semifinal.
Season Trajectory
The victory extends Anderson's postseason record to nine wins since 2023 and keeps the Raptors in contention for a state title run, with the OHSAA state championship game set for Canton. The regional semifinal against Troy on November 13 will test whether this offense can sustain its scoring output against another playoff opponent.
Local fans planning to attend the regional semifinal should note the November 13 date against Troy. Standings and playoff seeding for the rest of the bracket will depend on results from the remaining regional games.
The takeaway
Anderson's balanced attack, with multiple receivers and a productive quarterback, is the storyline to watch as the Raptors prepare for Troy. Fans tracking the postseason should keep an eye on how the defense responds to Withrow's mobile quarterback in future matchups.
What happens next
Anderson hosts Troy in the regional semifinal on November 13, 2026.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by WLWT5.
