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If some opponent is going to stop Muskegon Catholic from winning a third straight state title, they are going to have to stop the 
Crusaders’ potent running attack.
The Beal City Aggies couldn’t do it on Saturday, and as a result their season is over.
MCC rolled up 405 yards in rushing en route to a surprisingly easy 48-13 over Beal City on the Aggies’ home field.
The Crusaders now advance to next Saturday’s regionals against Frankfort at 1 p.m. The site of the game has not been determined, but is expected to be announced this weekend.
LaTommy Scott led the MCC attack with 202 yards on 10 carries and three touchdowns. Walker Christoffersen added 109 yards rushing and one touchdown on six carries, along with four pass reception and two touchdowns.
Logan Helton chipped in 91 yards rushing and one touchdown for MCC while quarterback Christian Martinez was 4-for-4 through the air for 126 yards and two TDS.
MCC’s LaTommy Scott leaves Beal City in his wake. Photo/Tim Reilly
MCC Coach Steve Czerwon was happy with the win, but cautioned that the next opponent will be a challenge.
“Those were big plays,” said Czerwon, whose team improved to 8-2 on the season. “We have a team with a lot of people who can hit home runs. But Frankfort is a spread the ball around team and has a number of very good athletes. To get this far they’ve beaten two quality teams.”
The first quarter was anything but a blowout, with the teams playing to a scoreless tie.
MCC got on track in the second quarter, using three big plays to take a 21-7 halftime lead – a 51-yard scoring pass from Martinez to Christoffersen, a 65-yard touchdown run by Scott and a 94-yard run by Christoffersen.
Muskegon Catholic continued the big play barrage in the second half to pull away, with a 66-yard TD run by Scott, a 48-yard scoring burst by Helton, a 61-yard romp by Scott and a 68-yard scoring strike from Martinez to Christoffersen.
