The second quarter belonged to the host Lakers, as Minnewaska Area football achieved a 33-15 win over Sauk Centre on Friday. It was 'Waska's second triumph in this unusual season of 2020.
Now the Lakers are getting set to face Melrose in the season-ender, Thursday at the home field. I believe there are no playoffs.
Indeed, the second quarter was huge for the 'Waska squad on Friday. Yes, to the tune of 22 points scored. Previous to that there was the rarity of a safety, putting two points on the board in the first quarter. The safety happened when the ball rolled out of the end zone on a bad snap.
Sauk Centre had a first quarter touchdown that gave them a short-lived lead. That score came on a four-yard run by Eli Fletcher, who also kicked the point-after. So the first quarter ended with the score 7-2.
Let's review the most productive second quarter for the host team. Not sure how many fans were allowed under our pandemic circumstances, but the 'Waska partisans could cheer a lot. That started with Tyson Meyer scoring from the one. Aaron VerSteeg carried successfully for two on the conversion. A big play pass netted 'Waska's second TD as Mitchell Gruber connected with Jackson Stadsvold on a 64-yard play. Isaac Koenig kicked the point-after.
Next it was Meyer clutching the football again on a run from the two. The refs signaled TD and then Koenig kicked the point-after. The Streeters scored on a nine-yard pass that had Nolan Ziemer throwing and Jay Neuberg catching. Ziemer carried successfully on the conversion.
Stadsvold broke loose for the Lakers on a 29-yard run for six. The conversion pass try failed, then it was a field goal wrapping up the 'Waska scoring on the night. Koenig's toe produced on this impressive 27-yard job, and 'Waska had completed its business in this 33-15 win over the Streeters. It was a pleasant evening for football.
The 'Waska success was with 19 first downs. Meyer charged ahead for 129 rushing yards in 18 carries. VerSteeg's legs produced 45 yards on seven, and Gruber accumulated 49 yards on eight. Stadsvold covered 29 in his one carry, while Gage Rogers and Max Reichmann also received handoffs.
Gruber gained lots of real estate with his passing arm. Look at his average-per-completion with his 269 yards on ten of 20 stats, one picked off. VerSteeg was his favorite target: four catches, 111 yards. The other receivers were Stadsvold (two catches, 64 yards), Peyton Johnsrud (2-61), Rogers (1-19) and Reichmann (1-14).
On the defensive side of the ball, VerSteeg intercepted a pass and Johnsrud recovered a fumble.
Sauk Centre had 16 first downs. Their chief ballcarrier was Fletcher who ground out 116 yards on 19 carries. Anthony Marsh was handed the ball 18 times and got 79 yards. Then we see Ben Millard (3-22), Jay Neubert (3-19), Gabe Polipnick (6-7) and Reese Blondin (1-2). The Streeters managed just two pass completions. Ziemer and Nate Schirmers threw these for only a small amount of yardage. Catches were made by Neubert and Zach Deters. Jackson Fischer recovered a fumble.
The Lakers own a 2-3 record.
Volleyball: Lakers 3, Benson 0
On the night before the football game, 'Waska athletics set a winning tone with not just a win, but a win by sweep on the volleyball court. The home action saw the Lakers down the Benson Braves 25-16, 25-10 and 25-22. The Lakers evened their season record at .500, 4-4.
Serving aces were chalked up by Dreya Barsness with three, Avery Hoeper with two and Haley Shea with one. Shea was the cog in setting as she chalked up 15 assists. She was complemented in that department by Hoeper and Britta Nelson, each with two assists, and Barsness with one.
Two Lakers were at the fore in hitting, each with seven kills: Barsness and Brooklyn Larson. Then we see Hoeper and Brecklyn Beyer each with six kills, Kristen Glover with five and Ava Chevalier with four. Yes, there is a "Brooklyn" and "Brecklyn" on the roster, so pay attention.
Hoeper sent two ace blocks back at the Braves. Glover had one ace block. Hoeper and Avery Fier led in digs with 22 and 20 respectively. Barsness added 13, Glover eight and Rylee Metz six.
For Benson, Zoe Doscher had two serving aces. One each came from Kimberly Pagel, Lilly Slaughter and Grace Szczur. The setting leader was Ellie Moesenthin with eleven assists. Pagel topped Benson's hitting with eleven kills. Himley was team-high in digs with 15 while Cain had twelve. Benson came out of the night at 3-4.
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- Brian Williams - morris mn minnesota - bwilly73@yahoo.com
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