Chatfield 19, Triton 28 (C: Dillon Bance 10-15, 153 yards, 2 TDs, INT; Parker Fossum 5-82, 2 TDs receiving; 4-23 rushing; Gage Tuohy 76-yard KOR TD; Jake Mandt 16-67 rushing. Triton led 14-13 at half, but out-scored Chatfield 14-0 in third. TOs: C 3, T 0. Total yards: C 226, T 427. Gophers are 1-3, 1-4) A-C/G-E 42, Lanesboro 24 (L: C. Scott 29-174, TD rushing, 8-96, TD … [Read more...]
Falcon Talons Sharp vs Southland
They needed a break, and less drama, a bit of a reward for the reward of re-gracing the Class A top ten at #7. After four weeks of gnawing their claws in to-the-wire finishes, Fillmore Central football got to let their talons grow versus Southland (2-2). FC used a 22 point third quarter to expand a 13-7 halftime lead. The fourth quarter was finally a breeze in a 35-7 win. … [Read more...]
Carlson a Career Day, #4 R-P Over L-A
The Mid-Southeast East District will (likely) have a new champion this year. Class A #4 Rushford-Peterson is in the driver’s seat. Versus defending champ Lewiston-Altura (3-1), the Trojans scored 18 first quarter points. R-P’s first three possessions were TD’s. L-A’s first three were turnovers. The Trojans jumped out 24-0 all told and prevailed 31-14. L-A moved the ball (R 306, … [Read more...]
Coug’s Hand ‘Canes First Loss
The South-East 9-man game of week five was definitely Houston (4-0) hosting Mabel-Canton (3-1). Like last year, one squad had the ball late looking for victory. The ‘Canes came out fast for their homecoming. Their first drive had four plays, three first down runs and Joey Fishel’s 16-yard TD run (+2). M-C replied, marching 63 yards in eight plays. Weston Whalen’s 22-yard TD run … [Read more...]
Football (9/23)
WL 20, Lanesboro 58 (L: C. Scott 22-192, 3 TDs rushing, 4-63 receiving; Co. Schwichtenberg 8-130, 2 TDs rushing, 8-11, 126, INT passing; B. Wangen 13-127, TD rushing; Carson Schwichtenberg/Jared Kelly rushing TDs) PI 20, Chatfield 15 (C: Jake Mandt 30-149, TD rushing; Dillon Bance 22-yard TD pass to Alex Pagel; Parker Fossum 4-29 rushing, 4-66 receiving. Gophers took 15-12 … [Read more...]
Wyffels to Erickson Propels M-C in OT
Mabel-Canton needed more than regulation to get past Randolph. The Cougars led after one (26-14), two (32-26), and three (40-32) quarters. The Rockets scored the only TD (+2) of the fourth for the 40-40 tie. M-C then had the ball in Rocket territory thrice, and Randolph in MC territory once, but no scoring, sending the game to OT. There, M-C held defensively. A penalty-inspired … [Read more...]
Chiglo’s ‘Canes Stay Unbeaten
For a while, they are in great company. In the state’s top 9-man district and section, thru four week, Houston is tied with defending state champion #1 Grand Meadow (4-0) and #2 Spring Grove (4-0). The Hurricanes stayed perfect (4-0) by downing Alden-Conger/Glenville-Emmons. Houston senior QB Harry Chiglo notched a 40-yard TD run in the first, and a 9-yard TD run (+2) in the … [Read more...]
#3 Trojans Cruise to District Lead
In Rushford, the Root River was out of its banks, flooding farm fields. At Ben Niggle Field, #3 in Class A R-P (3-0) splashed Hayfield (2-1) with big plays, churning the scoreboard. The Trojans had two TDs before an FD (first down). Noah Carlson’s 49-yard TD run and Lukas Rasmussen’s 47-yard punt return TD made it 14-0 after one. A 32-yard Landon Skalet to Rasmussen TD pass … [Read more...]
Big Drive Propels FC Past #8 L-A
A year ago, FC (3-0) at L-A (3-0) was a ranked-ranked one-sided affair. The Falcons played without TB/LB Tyson Ristau, surrendered a 35-point second quarter, and fell 45-13. The 2016 re-match had FC maybe re-earning a state ranking. L-A scored first, a Dusty Knutson 4-yard TD run in the second. FC replied just three plays later. Nate Haugerud waited nicely, and made a nice cut, … [Read more...]
Football (9/16 & 9/17)
L-O 6, Houston 48 (H: H. Chiglo 7-95, 3 TDs rushing, 52 yards passing; Joey Fishel 9-58, TD rushing; James Hongerholt 1-yard TD run, 47-yard TD pass from Jaytin Millen; Wesley Johnson 12-yard TD run. ‘Cane defense grabbed three INT’s and four fumbles) Chatfield 12, SC 20 (C: J. Mandt 30-208, 2 TDs rushing; Parker Fossum 5-41 rushing, 3-42 receiving. Trailing, Gophers made … [Read more...]