Jared Clark, Rudyard Clark Scores Six Touchdowns To Lift Bulldogs

Over Wolverines

Senior Jared Clark scored six touchdowns to lift the Rudyard Bulldogs to a 48-28 non-conference home win over the White Pine Wolverines of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Friday, August 27.

"We had a balanced offense and, overall, I was pleased with the effort for the first game," said Bulldogs Coach Pat Maloney.

Clark dashed 59 yards for the Bulldogs’ first touchdown of the season, Zac Dempsey plunged over from three yards out for touchdown number two, and Mike Dempsey kicked the extra points for the 14-0 lead before the Wolverines cut the Rudyard lead to 14-6 after the first quarter.

Rudyard extended the lead to 26-6 at halftime as Caleb Salo and Clark connected on a 48-yard scoring pass and Clark scored from 15 yards out.

Brian Jurek, Pellston White Pine opened the second half with a touchdown to close the margin to 26-14, and Clark answered on a three yard run for a 32-14 score.

The teams traded kickoff returns as the Wolverines scored, and on the ensuing kickoff, Clark rambled 78 yards and John Rosebrock added the two-point conversion run for a 40-20 lead. In the fourth quarter, Clark scored on a two yard run and the Wolverines completed the scoring late in the game.

Bulldogs offensive statistics: Caleb Salo, eight of 11 passing for 168 yards; Zac Dempsey, 12 carries for 150 yards, one touchdown; Jared Clark, 13 carries for 142 yards, three receptions for 87 yards; Tyler Wilson, three receptions for 60 yards; John Rosebrock, two receptions for 21 yards.

Bulldogs defensive statistics: Tyler Wilson, 10 tackles, Zac Dempsey, eight tackles; Mike Dempsey, seven tackles, two quarterback sacks; Chad Mesnard, Jared Clark (interception), John Rosebrock, five tackles; Shane Aney fumble recovery.

David Fowell, Engadine The Bulldogs will travel to Frankfort to battle the Panthers Thursday, September 2.

Eagles Fall To Tigers

In 8-Man Season Opener The Engadine Eagles travelled more than five hours to Carsonville Port Sanilac and dropped the season opener to the Tigers, 55-14, in the 8-Man Bridge Alliance Football League Saturday, August 28.

"Carsonville had a brother combination at the quarterback and receiver positions that threw deep passes that we couldn't stop," said Eagles Coach Lester Livermore.

The Eagles’ touchdowns came on scoring passes from Conner Frisch to David Fowell.

"We are a young team with just four returning seniors and will gain experience with each practice and game," said the Eagles coach.

Engadine will play host to the Bellaire Eagles in a Bridge Alliance Football League contest at 7 p.m. Thursday, September 2. Hornets Drop Heartbreaker

On Inadvertent Whistle

The Pellston Hornets held a 14- 0 lead after the first quarter before the Hale Eagles tied the score in the second half, but an inadvertent whistle led to a two point safety as Hornets quarterback Brian Jurek was tackled in the end zone and the visiting Eagles posted a 16-14 win Saturday, August 28. Even though the whistle was blown inadvertently, the ball was declared dead at the point of the whistle.

Brian Jurek scored the Hornets’ touchdowns on runs of five and 35 yards and Jake Sydow added the two-point conversion for a 14-0 lead.

Hale tied the score at 14 and, late in the fourth quarter, the Eagles were driving for the potential winning touchdown. Pellston intercepted the pass in the end zone and was returning the football, but an inadvertent whistle stopped the play at the one yard line.

The Hornets took possession 99 yards away from the goal before the Pellston running back was tackled in the end zone for the two-point safety, the deciding points.

"This was a tough defeat for this group of players who have worked hard during the preseason," said Hornets Coach Dave Brines.

Hornets offensive statistics: Brian Jurek, 18 carries for 105 yards, one of four passing for 20 yards; Sam McMurry, 17 carries for 90 yards; Mike Schaefer, one reception for 20 yards.

Hornets defensive statistics: Nick Nathan, nine tackles; Nate Boda, six tackles; Justin Warner, Sam McMurry, Jake Sydow (interception), and Baylon Kerr, five tackles; Richard Cluff, fumble recovery; Brian Jurek, interception.

The Hornets will travel to Johannesburg to battle the Cardinals in a Ski Valley Conference contest Friday, September 3.