FOOTBALL: Scots Thump Kzoo, 56-17
Nov. 3, 2007
The Alma College Football Team (5-1, 5-4) came into today's game needing a win and a Olivet win over Hope to keep their hopes alive for a piece of the MIAA Championship, and with their 56-17 win and Olivet's come from behind 28-25 win over Hope, find themselves sitting in atop the MIAA in a three way tie.
The Scots looked absolutely dominating in taking care of their part today, steam rolling Kalamazoo by the score of 56-17 and posting over 400 yards of total offense in the first half. The Scots scored six touchdowns in the first half and added two more in the second on their way to the victory.
Sophomore Mackenzie McGrady (Portland/Portland) had his way with the under-manned Hornet' defense as he threw for 382 yards and six touchdowns on 20 of 32 passing, and also added a touchdown with his legs. Junior receiver Matt Brown (Midland/Midland) had a career day, catching four passes for 117 yards- three of which were touchdowns for the Scots. Senior Joe Cline (Ithaca/Ithaca) had a normal day at the office for the Scots, making six catches for 141 yards and a touchdown look easy only like he can. Freshman Andrew Scharr (Dewitt/Dewitt) got his first collegiate touchdown reception in the first half and for good measured added his second in the second half, ending the game with two catches for 21 yards.
Seniors Kyle Ryan (Reese/Reese) and Derek Chamberlain (Newberry/Newberry) put together a good rushing attack on senior day for the Scots, putting up 76 and 61 yards respectively, including a late touchdown scamper by Chamberlain to help put the game on ice.
The Scots defense did an excellent job rushing the passer and recorded five sacks as a team. Buddy Scarborough (Romeo/Romeo) and Zac Zanotti (Bay City/Bay City Central) each recorded 1.5 sacks and Alex Catlin (Alma/Alma) and Brad Collins (Auburn/Bay City Western) added a sack each. Junior James Lang (Coleman/Coleman) flew around against the Hornets' short passing game and led the team with seven total tackles. Fellow safety, Travis Martin (Fenville/Fenville) had quite a game himself, intercepting a pair of passes and recording six total tackles.
With the win, the Scots are in control of their own destiny, needing a win next week against Adrian College to grab a piece of the MIAA Championship. If Alma, Hope, and Olivet all win next week; there will be a tie for the MIAA Championship and the automatic bid will go to the team who's non conference opponent's winning percentage is the highest.
Alma's game against Adrian is scheduled to begin at 1:00 p.m.
Posted: Sat, November 3rd, 2007 at 4:39PM
