DUTCHMEN FOOTBALL
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| Colton Meyer and other Melrose defenders created problems of the Morris Tiger running backs. |
The first quarter of Melrose’s 14-6 win over Morris pretty
much set the tone of the game. Defense would dominate.
From the start of the game both the Dutchmen and Tiger
defenses thwarted offensive drive. Morris stopped the Dutchmen more often then
not by not allowing first downs. Melrose ended Morris drives with sacks and
recovered fumbles.
Melrose’s second quarter touchdown, a 29-yard pass to
Blake Gerads from Matthew Beste, was set up when the Dutchmen defense recovered
a fumble at the Melrose 42. The third
quarter touchdown, a 7-yard pass to Gerads, was set up by after Melrose sacked
the quarterback for a nine-yard loss.
Melrose running game was also in good from as both Anthony
Welle and Zack Pierskalla were able to grind out yards. Ironically Pierskalla’s
biggest impact play, came late in the game. Morris had scored with 7:16 left in
the game, then stopped Melrose with 4:50 left.
The Tigers were driving for a touchdown, but were stopped with
Pierskalla intercepted a pass (http://youtu.be/UCHzNNH-ovk).
Melrose then ran out the clock.
The Dutchmen had four fumble recoveries and an interception in the game.
West Central Conference North Standings
Through Aug. 29
Team
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WCC
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Year
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ACGC
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1-0
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1-0
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Melrose
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1-0
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1-0
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Minnewaska
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1-0
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1-0
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Montevideo
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1-0
|
1-0
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Paynesville
|
1-0
|
1-0
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Benson
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0-1
|
0-1
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BOLD
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0-1
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0-1
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Morris Area/Chokio-Alberta
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0-1
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0-1
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Sauk Centre
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0-1
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0-1
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YME
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0-1
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0-1
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| Sandra Sprenger's digs kept the ball alive for Melrose |
The Lady Dutchmen moved to 2-0 on with a 3-0 win over Morris.
Emily Goerdt had an strong all-around game recording 10
kills, 10 assists and two ace blocks. Justine Revermann added six kills in the
3-0 win over Morris.
In each of three games Melrose had some strong runs in
serving. Sandra Sprenger’s four point service run in the first game gave
Melrose 12-10 lead. Morris actually
regained the lead at 22-21, but Goerdt served in four straight as Melrose won
25-22, the game winning point was an ace. In the second game Goerdt had a five
point runs, Taryn Van Heel a four-point run and Mattie Meyer a five-point run
as Melrose won 25-15.
The third game was tied at 22 before Sprenger served in
the final three points for the Lady Dutchmen.
More information will appear in the Sept. 10 issue of the Melrose Beacon.
See highlights at www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sukilpI3BE&feature=youtu.be
See highlights at www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sukilpI3BE&feature=youtu.be
West Central Conference North Standings
Through Aug. 29
Team
|
WCC
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Year
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Melrose
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1-0
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2-0
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Sauk Centre
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1-0
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4-1
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Minnewaska
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1-0
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1-1
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Montevideo
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0-1
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0-3
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Morris Area/Chokio-Alberta
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0-1
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0-2
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