We really picked it up and showed that we’re a new Mount Union in the second half.” Our backs ran the ball hard, and it was a big confidence builder to be able to run and finish a drive against a good team like Mount Union.”ĭanish: “We fought our butts off after starting slow on defense. Lovrich: “Our offensive line really asserted themselves tonight and moved the line of scrimmage. We’re starting 10 or 11 underclassmen and getting better every week.” “We had some penalties and some mental breakdowns on that drive, and we still drove it deep. “I think it’s a lot different (if we score on the first drive),” Sottasante said. Most vital statistic: Mount Union was penalized 10 times for 79 yards, including a penalty that wiped out a Bryce Danish touchdown on its first drive and two huge penalties in the final minute that slowed the Trojans’ final push. Most deceiving statistic: Mount Union outgained Bellwood-Antis, 360 total yards to 265. Unsung hero: Cainen Atherton had TD runs of 10 and 42 yards, caught two passes for 46 yards and intercepted a pass to set up the go-ahead score for Mount Union. “We got a huge stop in the fourth quarter and killed enough clock to get it under one minute, but that last minute felt like a couple hours.” “The difference was that we just made a couple more plays than they did,” Kost said. Player of the game: Nick Kost ran for two touchdowns and 122 yards on 20 carries for B-A. We’re going to continue to work our butts off and get better every week.” “We thought we could get the first down, and if we do and score there, that ices the ballgame up 11 points,” Mount Union coach Anthony Sottasante said. They drove the ball 57 yards in less than two minutes, and Gaven Ridgway capped off the drive with a 2-yard touchdown plunge that set the final score. Bryce Danish’s pass to Quarty Williams was broken up, and the Blue Devils took over on downs. Play of the game: With Mount Union leading, 22-18, and 9:30 left in the game, the Trojans opted to go for it on fourth down from the Bellwood-Antis 43 yard line. It will be a much better celebration tonight with the game being a victory for us.” They are going to do great things in their life, and for her to win it was great. Being a teacher, I see how great of women they are. All five girls on that court were very deserving. They know my family is important to me, and I was able to be out there and see her win. “We always talk about how family is important. “Any coach will tell you it’s hard to balance being a dad and a coach,” Lovrich said.
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