GREEN TOWNSHIP, Ohio — Middletown junior running back Demetrian James wasn’t going to be denied an opportunity to get into the end zone late in the fourth quarter Friday night.

With the Middies clinging to a four-point advantage over Oak Hills during a defensive-oriented game, James saw his chance.

James scored on a 32-yard touchdown run to help seal the Middies’ 14-9 road victory at Oak Hills.

“I just kept my feet moving, followed my blocks and pushed through,” James said. “I didn’t stop. I didn’t give up.”

James had 13 carries for 55 yards to help lead the Middletown offense.

“He broke a few tackles,” Middletown coach Kali Jones said. “He is a talented running back. He knows he hasn’t realized his full potential yet. He controls that with how he works. We see flashes where he is rea

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