The Clear Fork Colts defeated the top-seeded Ottawa-Glandorf Titans 35-9 on Nov. 13, 2026, in a Division IV, Region 14 semifinal game held at Ottawa-Glandorf High School.
“Heading out on the road in Week 13 didn’t seem to faze Clear Fork much,” according to Yahoo Sports.
Clear Fork coach Aaron Brokaw noted that the team was prepared for the environment because of their early season road experience.
“I think our schedule has helped tremendously, especially early on,” Brokaw said.
Trey Sellers led the Colts’ offensive efforts, finishing the game with 118 rushing yards on 17 carries and two touchdowns.
Sellers emphasized the importance of the postseason for the senior class.
“Us seniors are playing for our football careers,” Sellers stated.
Quarterback Marcus Hoeflich completed six of nine passes for 104 yards, while Nash Evans recorded four receptions for 91 yards.
The Colts maintained their traditional ground-heavy strategy, rushing 49 times for a total of 272 yards.
Defensively, Clear Fork limited the Titans to 253 total yards and recorded four sacks against Tanner Vogt.
This victory marks a significant milestone as the team prepares for a future matchup against Shelby.
The regional landscape remains competitive, with other local teams also advancing in their respective brackets.
“Ontario punches ticket to 2nd regional final appearance in 3 years,” reported the Mansfield News Journal.
Clear Fork will now look toward their next contest with momentum from their dominant performance in Ottawa.
Brokaw praised his players for their aggressive style of play throughout the season.
“We got a lot of guys that like to play football, and they like to play aggressive football,” Brokaw told reporters.
The Colts’ ability to execute their game plan on the road proved decisive in overcoming the undefeated top-seeded Titans.
Fans expect a high-intensity atmosphere for the upcoming regional final round.