UNDATED (WTVB) – Coldwater, Bronson, and Union City played their Homecoming football games Friday night. The Cardinals and Vikings dropped their contests, while the Chargers needed overtime to make it a happy Homecoming.
Marshall 42, (at) Coldwater 28
At Cardinal Field, Marshall defeated Coldwater 42-28 in a contest that saw both teams combine for nearly 800 yards of total offense. The visiting Redhawks finished with 227 rushing yards and 169 passing yards for a total of 396, while the Cardinals had 237 rushing yards and 165 passing yards for a total of 402. Matt Gipple scored twice, on a 4-yard TD run and a 71-yard pass from Gage McGuire. Our McDonald’s Player of the Game, Dylan Targgart, scored on the ensuing 2-point conversion and added a 7-yard TD catch. Griffen Olmstead finished the Coldwater scoring with a 5-yard TD run. The loss drops the Cardinals to 2-4 overall, 2-3 in the Interstate 8.
Our congratulations to Coldwater multi-sport athletes Gage McGuire and Tyler Scheid, who were named Homecoming King and Queen.
(at) Union City 20, Homer 12 (OT)
Larson Kever almost single-handedly made it a happy Homecoming for Union City. The quarterback had touchdown runs of 17 and 7 yards in regulation to tie the game; he also had what wound up being the game-winning 10-yard TD run in overtime and the ensuing 2-point conversion as the Chargers held off Homer 20-12 at Alumni Field. Kever finished the night with 151 yards rushing on 22 carries as well as 6/13 passing for 73 yards; he also led the defense with 15 total tackles. Brendan Stuchell had a 30-yard reception, while Josh Watson had 3 catches for 19 yards and 5 carries for 29 yards as Union City improves to 3-3 overall, 2-3 in the Big 8.
Reading 63, (at) Bronson 0
At Bronson’s Charles Hilton Field, Division 7 6th-ranked Reading cruised to a 63-0 win against the Vikings on Homecoming night. The Rangers led 48-0 after 1 quarter and never looked back. Brenden Withington had 10 carries for 28 yards to lead Bronson’s offense; he also led the defense with 11 total tackles. The Viking drop to 0-6 overall, 0-5 in the Big 8.
Quincy 41, (at) Concord 6
In non-Homecoming football games around the area, Quincy almost got the shutout at Concord, beating the Yellow Jackets 41-6. Brandon Harrison had an electrifying 77-yard touchdown run in the second quarter; he finished with 16 carries for 129 yards, while Evan Henning had 7 carries for 80 yards and 3 rushing touchdowns; he was also 3/8 passing for 72 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. Caleb McCavit had all three receptions. Henning also led the defense with 8 total tackles, while Dalton Messenger and Evan Coon had 7 tackles apiece as the Orioles improve to 4-2 overall, 4-1 in the Big 8.
(at) Tekonsha 82, Waldron 6
In 8-man football, Tekonsha improved to 4-2 while picking up their second 80-plus point game of the season, beating visiting Waldron 82-6. The Indians led 38-0 after 1 and 76-6 at the halftime break.
OTHER SCORES:
INTERSTATE 8
- (at) Lumen Christi 41, Hastings 26
- (at) Western 30, Pennfield 13
- (at) Harper Creek 27, Northwest 24 (OT)
BIG 8
- (at) Springport 42, Jonesville 32
On today’s schedule: in volleyball, Coldwater travels to the East Grand Rapids Invitational, Bronson hosts its Polish Classic tournament, and Quincy is at the Grass Lake Invitational. And in cross country, Coldwater, Bronson, and Quincy run at the Otsego Invitational.
