Ben Logan drops game to Lima Senior
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September 5, 2026

Ben Logan drops game to Lima Senior

By Tim Miller 

Benjamin Logan’s football team dropped to 1-2 on the season with an 18-10 setback to Lima Senior (2-1).

The Raiders’ lone touchdown came during the opening quarter when Adam Tinsman scored on a 14-yard run.

Brandon Heater kicked the extra point as Benjamin Logan took a 7-0 lead.

Lima Senior pulled ...

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