Cards keep it close in loss to Central Lake
Cardinal Stadium will be a buzz tonight with the traditional homecoming game. This year the opponent is Gaylord St. Mary (1-3).
The Snowbirds have been tagged with blow out losses against St. Ignace, Joburg and Central Lake over the last three weeks.
The Cardinals (1-3) lost to Central Lake last week on the road; however, the boys played them tough a week ago, losing by only two touchdowns, 28-14.
Both schools have defeated Pellston. Onaway won a close one, while GSM shut them out, 45-0. So, it will be interesting to see how the teams match up in this 6:30 p.m. contest.
Against Central Lake, Cortez Washington led the Cardinal rushing attack with 92 yards on 17 carries.
Rushing touchdowns against Central Lake were scored by Cody Morell and Ely Shockley.
Morrell had a nice game passing, connecting on 5 of 11 passes for 72 yards. His longest completion was a 20-yard grab by Ray Self.
The rest of the stats from the game follow:
Offense:
Rushing: Cortez Washington 17/92; Cody Morell 7/29/TD; Ely Shockley 10/20/TD; Ray Self 3/14.
Passing: Morell 5-for-11/72.
Receiving: Self 5/72.
Defense: DJ Fenstermaker 10; Self 10; Ely Shockley 9; Cody Whitsitt 5; Washington 6; Jonathin Bay 5; Dalton Adkins 3; Morell 2; Brad Brewbaker 2; Jason Price 2; Derick Wregglesworth 1.