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Pontiac Northern

Adams 41-Pontiac Northern 21

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 A clear crisp evening signaled the early signs of autumn as the Highlander fans filled the stands. The Pontiac Northern Huskies had to know that the Highlanders would not let their guard down for their Homecoming game.

 The Huskies first possession ended in a punt when junior, Joe Bernard came up with a key play. The Highlanders offense took over but promptly gave the ball back to Pontiac on an interception. The Highlander defense stood strong and returned the ball back to the Highlander offense. The second drive showcased several players that made contributions allowing the Highlanders to get on the board. First down running plays by Cory Hamilton, Josh Renel and Jake Ball coupled with a well executed 8 yard pass to senior Nick Morrin moved the ball down to the 8 yard line. On third down and five, Quarterback Jake Ball rambled in for a touchdown. Bryan Kimball added the P. A. T.

Adams;   7    Pontiac Northern   0

 The Huskies next drive started on their own 4-yard line thanks to a clipping penalty call on the kick return team. Senior, Nick Benacquisto pressured the QB on 3 rd and 21 forcing the Huskies to punt. With the football spotted on the 34-yard line, the Highlander offense struck again after Jake Ball’s 24-yard run and Cory Hamilton’s 6-yard blast to the 2-yard line. Jake Ball scored on a 2 yard QB sneak. The P. A. T. kick by Kimball was good.

Adams;  14  Pontiac Northern;  0

 The Huskie offense hit a 44-yard pass to move the ball into Highlander territory. Strong safety Cameron Copacia came up with a big hit on a Pontiac receiver preventing a first down catch. On 4^th down, junior defensive end Joe Bernard and senior defensive tackle Chris Gierak sacked the Huskie quarterback. The Highlanders took over the ball deep in Pontiac territory but a fumble recovery by the Huskies allowed the opposition to get on the board and back in the game. The score into halftime; Adams   14      Pontiac Northern    7

 During halftime the 2005 Homecoming court was introduced. Congratulations to Joe Collucci and Ashley Adams for being chosen as Homecoming king and queen respectively.

 The opening drive of the second half started off with a Brian Hollett kick return to the 32-yard line. Fullback Cory Hamilton ran hard moving the rock to the 34-yard line. Place kicker Bryan Kimball hit a 44 yard field goal to bring the score now to;

 Adams 17   Pontiac Northern 7 

 The ensuing Huskie drive came to a screeching halt when a Highlander defender knocked the ball loose from the Huskie running back and into the arms of junior free safety Jake Wilson. The result was a 36-yard field goal by Kimball.  Adams   20  Pontiac Northern  7

Pontiac’s next drive was stopped cold by a Mike Hauser interception in the end zone. The Highlander offense used several weapons to engineer this next drive. Nick Morrin, Brian Hollett, Josh Renel and Jake Ball ran the ball effectively. Again, Jake Ball scored on a qb sneak. Sophomore, Josh Renel caught a pass for a 2-point P. A. T. attempt. 

Adams;  28    Pontiac Northern;   7

 The Huskies didn’t give up and came right back with an 84 yard touchdown pass to Deatron Jones bring the score to Adams;  28  Pontiac  13

 The onside kick attempt by the Huskies was covered well by senior Billy Fedolak . A fumble recovery by senior linebacker Ben Dahlstrom set up the next Highlander score. Fullback Cory Hamilton went in from the 2-yard line for a touchdown. Adams;  34  Pontiac Northern;  13

 With 8:24 left in the game, Gierak, Dahlstrom and Momont, stuffed a 4 th down play by the Huskies. When Pontiac Northern got the ball back again they went deep to receiver Martel Webb who took it down to the 1-yard line. They scored and made a 2 point conversion bringing the score to; Adams   34   Pontiac Northern  21

 The final score of the night came on another QB keeper by Ball. He ended up with 4 touchdowns on 174 yards rushing. Cory Hamilton ended up with 57 yards rushing and 2 touchdowns.

The Final score : Adams Highlanders  41    Pontiac Northern  21

 Congratulations to the players and the coaching staff and yet another well earned victory.

D. Renel