Timber Creek quarterback Tyler Marincov looks downfield for a receiver.

Following last week’s 24-17 home loss to Oviedo, the Wolves could use some time off. This Friday the Timber Creek football team will sit and watch as local teams are in action while they get some rest during the bye week. That’s critical before heading on the road to face the Wildcats as last week starting running back Isiah Bolden left the game with a head injury after taking 16 carries for 124 yards in the loss.

Timber Creek’s overall mark dropped to 2-2 on the year. They’ve won big over Freedom (0-4), gave away a game to Boone (2-2) in triple overtime, held on for the win late against Wekiva (1-3) and were outdone by an Oviedo (3-1) team led by UCF recruit Blake Bortles at quarterback.

TCHS running back Isiah Bolden pushes forward for more yards.

Winter Park comes off its bye week to face Cypress Creek (3-1) as one of three unbeaten teams in the Metro Conference with a 3-0 mark. The others are Dr. Phillips (4-0) in District 6 and Apopka (4-0) in District 5. None of the three unbeaten teams are scheduled to play each other during the regular season.

Timber Creek vs. Oviedo – By The Numbers

Should Bolden be unable to go against Winter Park a mixture of Joe Haas (5.4 yards per carry on 14 attempts) and Cameron Smith (4.2 yards per carry on 10 attempts) could be in order. Against Oviedo they combined for 45 yards on nine carries while Smith found the end zone for a score. Smith also picked off a pass and had three tackles on defense.

Quarterback Tyler Marincov had his worst game of the young season as he finished 9 of 22 for 133 yards and two interceptions. He also ran for 38 yards and a touchdown, in the third quarter. Kyle Plaugher caught three passes for 63 yards and Jalil Byrd caught two for 29 yards.

Defensively for the Wolves, Colin Brown was in on 13 tackles while Jacob Wainwright totaled 10 tackles and picked off a pass. Michael Puckett recovered a fumble for Timber Creek.

Joe Haas attempts to avoid a tackle last week against Oviedo.

Cameron Smith eyes the end zone last week against Oviedo.

Timber Creek's defense forced three turnovers last week in the loss.

– Find more local high school football coverage and TCHS vs. Oviedo at:

High school football stats at Varsity Sports

High school football district standings at Varsity Sports

Video footage of Timber Creek vs. Oviedo at WFTV

Shannon Owens game recap of TCHS vs. Oviedo at Orlando Sentinel

Leading 28-12 after three quarters of play, Wekiva put up 14 points in the final period before TCHS closed the door on a comeback by foiling a two-point conversion attempt.

Timber Creek's Colin Brown (#3) and Vincent Lawrence take down a Wekiva ballcarrier last week. (Photo by Scott McCall)

Colin Brown increased his tackle total to 36 in all (27 solo, 9 assist) through three games with a 12-tackle outing in the win and also recorded his third sack of the season. Teammate Jacob Wainwright logged 16 tackles himself (11 solo, 5 assist) against the Mustangs and now has 31 thus far to his credit.

Other key defensive plays showing up on the stat sheet were made by Cameron Smith (7 tackles, 2 pass defense), James Johnson (forced fumble, fumble recovery), Christian Marrero (5 tackles, 2 sacks, pass defense), Todd Heisman (6 tackles, 1 sack, forced fumble) and Matt Britzuis (3 tackles, fumble recovery).

Smith also scored a touchdown on a 4-yard run. Isiah Bolden ran for two scores on 17 carries for 62 yards and Kyle Plaugher caught his fourth touchdown pass of the young season on four catches for 40 yards. Jalil Byrd caught five passes for 32 yards.

Senior quarterback Tyler Marincov was efficient yet again, going 10 of 15 for 94 yards. He now has six touchdowns against just one interception this season. This Friday Marincov will line up on his home field against fellow quarterback friend and UCF recruit Blake Bortles from Oviedo at 7:30 p.m.

– More Wekiva at Timber Creek coverage:

Video footage at WFTV 9