Friday, Aug. 29, 2014

DUTCHMEN FOOTBALL

 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	WCC	Year
ACGC	1-0	1-0
Melrose	1-0	1-0
Minnewaska	1-0	1-0
Montevideo	1-0	1-0
Paynesville	1-0	1-0
Benson	0-1	0-1
BOLD	0-1	0-1
Morris Area/Chokio-Alberta	0-1	0-1
Sauk Centre	0-1	0-1
YME	0-1	0-1

MELROSE VOLLEYBALL

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

West Central Conference North Standings

Through Aug. 29

Team	WCC	Year
Melrose	1-0	2-0
Sauk Centre	1-0	4-1
Minnewaska	1-0	1-1
Montevideo	0-1	0-3
Morris Area/Chokio-Alberta	0-1	0-2