Varsity Stallions Take Charge Out of Chargers
The Northville Stallions Varsity squad (4-3) faced a challenge going up against the 5-1 Commerce Chargers on the road on October 14. A good overall team effort in offense, defense, and special teams led the Stallions to a decisive 30-6 victory over the Chargers.
Both teams featured strong defenses in the first half. There was no scoring by either team until mid-way through the 2nd quarter, when the Stallions scored the only points of the half on a 63 yard touchdown run by Brennon Pelland. The Stallions used good defensive and special teams play to maintain their 6-0 lead until halftime, with notable efforts including key 4th down stops by Rami Al-Awadi and Jonathan Michalak, a sack by Jaquan Crawford, an interception by Ben Schmidt, and a Tyler Troyer 72 yard punt.
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The Stallions’ offense began to roll in the 3rd quarter and would not look back. A strong rushing attack featuring good blocking by Crawford, Troyer, Alex Ajlouny, Jordan Grewe, Nolan Ouellette, and others led the way for two more touchdown runs by Pelland with PAT kicks by Jake Moody, giving the Stallions a comfortable 22-0 lead in the 4th quarter. The Chargers could only muster a single 2nd half score with an early 4th quarter touchdown due to stout Stallions’ defensive play, with notable efforts including sacks by Crawford and Ajlouny, and key tackles by Crawford, Michalak, Colten Frank, Alex Iafrate, and Brady Leverton. Hard rushing eating up the 4th quarter clock by Shane Rankin was capped off with his late game 5 yard touchdown run, with the PAT kick by Moody putting the finishing touches on a 30-6 Stallions’ victory.
By Chad Moody
