Local Sports Journal
Muskegon Catholic Central rolled up 351 total yards and scored six times in the first half in a 56-6 nonconference win over host Orchard View on Friday.
The Crusaders led 42-0 by halftime, getting rushing touchdowns from Jessie Anderson (3 and 7 yards), Alex Lewandoski (13 yards), Tommy Scott (2 and 23 yards) and an interception return for score by Nate Jones (40 yards).
Blake Sanford ripped off a 35-yard TD run for MCC (4-2) to start the third quarter before the Cardinals got on the board with a 73-yard TD run from Justin Hunter-Smith.
Scott finished off the scoring by returning the ensuing kickoff 78 yards for the final score.
Lewandowski led MCC with nine carries for 111 yards, Anderson had 9 for 74 and Sanford finished with 7 for 61. Lamar Jordan had nine tackles for the Crusaders and Zach Campbell finished 3-of-4 passing for 34 yards and 8-of-8 on extra points.
Orchard View had 128 total yards, 98 on the ground, led by Hunter-Smith with 10 carries for 52 yards. Ezekiel Epplett had nine tackles for the defense.
Awesome job again this week…keep marching & working to the playoffs!