Two local rivals collide on Thursday night when Gibraltar travels the lakeshore to face Algoma.
The Vikings scored a touchdown in all three phases of the game on Friday night as they cruised to a 48-22 win over Oneida Nation in Fish Creek last week. After an even first quarter, the Vikings dominated the second quarter thanks to the strong line play of Finn Bremer, Kaleb Hummel, and Xavier Gaddes. Larson scored two touchdowns on the ground, and Emerson bulldozed his way to another to hit halftime up 26-8. Emerson added an interception to help ward off a Thunderhawks drive midway through the second quarter. The Vikings reached the end zone three more times in the second half, but only one of them was guided by Emerson. Milo Andrews started the scoring when he came up with a fumble recovery that he took 99 yards for a touchdown, while Landen Pelkey took a Thunderhawks punt to the house to expand the Vikings' lead to 40-8. The Thunderhawks traded scores to end the game with Cornelius rushing for one score and finding Malone again for the other, while Brady White took a handoff from Larson to the end zone to end the game on a high note. Head coach Mike Peck is happy to see the growth his team is making and the success they had against the Thunderhawks, but know they have their work cut out for them against the Wolves.
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The Wolves won a second straight rout on the road on Thursday, soundly beating Wausaukee 54-8 on Thursday. The Wolves scored three touchdowns in each of the first two quarters, three of which came from at least 20 yards out. The two teams traded touchdowns in the final quarter with the game well in hand for the Wolves. Ethan Melotte threw for six yards but ran for 130 yards and a score on just nine carries. Jacob Blahnik scored two touchdowns on three carries for 66 yards, while Jack Meverden rushed for 39 yards and two touchdowns. Nolan Cochart scored once on 46 yards rushing. Head coach Wade Vandervest gives credit to the players for stepping into more significant roles this season and to his staff for coaching them up and ensuring that they were ready when their number was called.
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Tim Kowols will have the call on 105.1 The GOAT and 1051TheGOAT.com beginning at 6:45 p.m. with the pregame show followed by the kickoff at 7 p.m.
