FOOTBALL: Scots Bring Home Homecoming Win, Beat Wisconsin Lutheran 28-20
Alma, Mi. - Behind a strong performance by sophomore Quarterback Marc Mankowski (Mt. Pleasant/Mt. Pleasant) in his first college start, the Scots pulled out the victory over conference foe Wisconsin Lutheran by the score 28-20.
The Scots jumped out to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter thanks to a 11 yard touchdown run by Kyle Ryan (Reese/Reese) capping off a 13 play 83 yard drive, and a 66 yard punt returnm taken to the house by All-American Joe Cline (Ithaca/Ithaca).
The Warriors battled back scoring two touchdowns of their own and with a missed PAT went into the half trailing the Scots by the score 13-14.
The Scots came out in the second half and domintated the ball, pounding the Warriors with the run all half and scoring two more touchdowns before giving up a late junk score, taking home the 28-20 win.
Mankowski played solid for the Scots all game, completing 18 of 33 passes for 213 yards, with one touchdown and two interceptions. Cline led the team in receiving with seven catches for 99 yards and touchdown to go with the one he scored on the punt return.
Ryan kept the chains moving and the clock rolling with his effort, gaining 92 yards on 18 carries and scoring two touchdowns.
The Alma College defense had its best game of the season and were key in the victory. Kyle Percival (Lansing/Waverly) led the Scots in tackles with 11 and John Vance (Algonac/Algonac) recorded seven. Zac Zanotti (Bay City/Bay City Central) had a great game on the D-Line for the Scots, netting six total tackles, three for loss, and recovering a fumble.
The Scots have a week to prepare before traveling to Albion College to take on the Brits.
Posted: Sat, October 13th, 2007 at 4:50PM
