Buckeye Bucks Football

The 1997 Bucks went 2-7 on the season under Head Coach Rich Dodson. They scored 189 points while giving up 296. Quarterback Morgan Dolata was 78 of 108 for 1,009 yards with 8 TD's and 13 INT's. Shane Metter was the leading receiver with 21 recptions for 436 yards, 4 TD and 26 points.

Jim Tighe led all rushers with 424 yards on 99 carries 8 TD's and 57 points scored. He was also named the Golden Buck Award winner. The Cloverleaf game was not played due to some Buckeye players coming down with meningitis.