Jets vs. Lawrence-Nelson
Friday, September 9, 2011
Sterling 52 Lawrence-Nelson 6
The Sterling Jets traveled to Lawrence this past Friday to take on the Lawrence-Nelson Raiders. The Jets took control from the start and rolled up 335 yards in total offense in cruising to the victory.
The Jets defense opened the scoring with Colin VanGroningen picking off an wayward pass attempt and returning it 26 yards for a score. The PAT pass failed. Chris Wenzl got the offense going with a run around right end from 46 yards out for a score. VanGroningen ran in the PAT. The final 1st quarter score was a VanGroningen 19 yard run. Levi McCartney converted the PAT. The score was 22-0 heading into the 2nd quarter.
Wenzl got his 2nd score of the night early in the 2nd quarter on a 2 yard run. McCartney added his 2nd PAT run. The Jets went to the air for their next score with VanGroningen finding Archie Keebler open from 46 yards out. Wenzl ran in the PAT. The final score of the 1st half came on a TreyTrauernicht 4 yard run. The PAT pass failed. The Jets took a commanding 44-0 lead into halftime.
The Raiders got their lone score of the game early in the 3rd quarter capitalizing on a Jet fumble when Jared Kucera scored on a 21 yard run. The PAT kick was blocked. The score stood at 44-6 heading into the 4th quarter.
The 4th quarter produced one score as the Jets capped off a nice evening with Rhet Dirks taking one to the house from 25 yards out. Trevor Huls ran in the PAT. The final score was Sterling 52 Lawrence-Nelson 6.
Wenzl led all rushers on the night with 86 yards on 9 carries. Helping Wenzl out with the Jet ground attack were Trauernicht 62 yards on 11 carries, Dirks 36 yards on 4 carries, VanGroningen 27 yards on 3 carries, Michael Lucas 25 yards on 8 carries, McCartney 22 yards on 4 carries, Huls 11 yards on 3 carries, Lukas Theisen 9 yards on 4 carries, Bailey Bessey 0 yards on 1 carry, Nathan Thies -1 yard on 3 carries, and Kody Benson -1 yard on 1 carry. VanGroningen was 2 of 3 passing for 59 yards. Keebler had 1 reception for 46 yards and Benson had 1 reception for 13 yards.
Defensively, the Jets were led by as follows: Ceaton Malone 3 tackles, Billy Richardson 2 tackles, 4 assists, 1/2 quarterback sack, Wenzl 2 tackles, 4 assists, Dalton Clark 2 tackles, 3 assists, 1 quarterback sack, and 1 blocked kick, Kale Heusman 2 tackles, 1 assist, Ryan Zuhlke 1 tackle, 4 assists,Thies 1 tackle, 2 assists, Dirks 1 tackle, 2 assists, VanGroningen 1 tackle, 1 assist, 1 interception, Tanner Weir 1 tackle, 1 assist, Huls 1 tackle, GarrettStolz 1 tackle, Jesse Phillips 1 tackle, Keebler 3 assists and 1/2 quarterback sack, McCartney 3 assists, Lucas 3 assists, Trauernicht 2 assists, Matt Erickson 1 assist, Theisen 1 assist, and Benson 1 assist.
" We put together a complete game in all 3 phases this week. Our defense held them to 19 yards in total offense, which was a marked improvement from last week. Offensively, we were able to control the line of scrimmage, which allowed us to gain some big yardage on the ground. They(Lawrence-Nelson) are in a rebuilding year, but our kids came out ready to play and never gave them a chance to get into the game. We expect this kind of effort each and every week. Hopefully we can keep up this level of play as we head into our game next week with Meridian."
Sterling's next contest is scheduled for Friday, September 16th vs. the Meridian Mustangs in Daykin, NE. Kickoff is set for 7:00 pm.