JACKSON, MI (WTVB) – The Withington Stadium curse has been smashed. The Coldwater Cardinals returned to the scene Friday night where their dreams of playing at Ford Field ended last November and where they had suffered so many losses to Lumen Christi over the years. The Cardinals ended the Withington Jinx with a smashing 33-22 victory over the Jackson Vikings. After a scoreless first quarter, Coldwater erupted for four second quarter touchdowns as they built a 27-8 halftime. Joey Severn scored the first three touchdowns. Sam Demeester scored from seven yards out just before halftime. Demeester scored the Cardinals only touchdown in the second half. He finished with 30 carries and 271 yards rushing for the night. The Coldwater ground game was simply unstoppable as they rushed for 437 yards. Severn also led the defense with six unassisted tackles. The Cardinals host Marshall next Thursday night.
Quincy 22, Bronson 0
(BRONSON) – Quincy shutout Bronson 22-0 as they won their fifth straight game against the Vikings. Bryce Ruhl rushed for 64 yards and a touchdown for the Orioles. He also had a 37 yard pass reception and did a Charles Woodson imitation with a spectacular leaping one handed interception. The other Quincy touchdowns came on a three yard scamper by quarterback Nathan Karney and an 11 yard burst on a fourth and goal play by Mitchell Loftis. Adam Santi had 11 tackles for the Orioles and he tackled a Bronson running back in the end zone following a fumble for a safety. Cole Houtz led Bronson with 62 yards rushing.
Union City 22, White Pigeon 15
(WHITE PIGEON) – Union City rallied from a 7-0 halftime deficit as they scored 22 unanswered points to win at White Pigeon 22-15. Austin Mosher rushed for 109 yards and touchdown. Josh Watson threw a 17 yard pass to Elijah Harris while Jordan Ridenour scored from three yards out. Chad Bruce led the Charger defense with nine tackles.
Tekonsha 14, Burr Oak 12
In other area scores—
Athens 12, Bellevue 0
Harper Creek 39, Gull Lake 10
Benton Harbor 28, Marshall 7
Climax-Scotts 48, Michigan Center 14
Colon 7, Centreville 6
Concord 22, Hanover-Horton 0
Eaton Rapids 20, Jackson Northwest 17
Grand Rapids West Catholic 30, Jackson Lumen Christi 13
Grosse Ile 41, Parma Western 21
Hillsdale 51, Jonesville 24
Lake Odessa Lakewood 38, Hastings 22
Niles 40, Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 19
Olivet 31, Homer 20
Portage Central 35, Mattawan 0
Sand Creek 38, Reading 14
Stevensville Lakeshore 30, Battle Creek Central 13
Waldron 46, Litchfield 8
On today’s high school sports schedule:
—GIRLS VOLLEYBALL—
Coldwater and Union City at Cereal City Classic (hosted by Lakeview)
Bronson at Muskegon Western Michigan Christian Invitational
—BOYS SOCCER—
Coldwater at Eaton Rapids Division 2 Tournament (at East Lansing Soccer Complet)
Quincy at Stockbridge
—BOYS TENNIS—
Coldwater at Sturgis Quad (with DeWitt and Lakeview)
—GIRLS SWIMMING—
Coldwater at Lakeview Relays
—CROSS COUNTRY—
Bronson at Harper Creek Optimist Invitational
