The Independent-News, Volume 120, Number 24, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 27 October 1994 — Page 2

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THE INDEPENDENT NEWS - OCTOBER 27, 1994

FALCONS WIN; MEET ROCHESTER THIS FRIDAY The John Glenn Falcons advanced to the second round of sectional play with a thrilling 20-17 victory over Lake Station Friday night in the opening game of the 1994 state tourney. Playing in Sectional 25. Gass 2-A, the Falcons used a fourth quarter touchdown and some good late defense to win their opening game. They will play the Rochester Zebras on Friday night at Rochester in the second round game. JG Stadatka LS 9 First Downs 8 97 Passing 99 94 Passing 90 12 Passes Attempted 12 5 Passes Completed 5 0 Had Intercepted 2 5 Punts 4 36 Average Yards 26 3 Fumbles 2 2 Fumbles Lost 0 50 Yards Penalized It didn’t take long for the fire-

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works to start in this game pitting the 1-7 Lake Station team against the 3-5 Falcons. James Moore fielded a short kickoff for the visitors and took the ball right up the middle to race 74 yards for a touchdown before a lot of the people had settled down for the game. A kick by Pete Nikoloski made it 7-0 as just 16 seconds had ticked off the clock. Glenn came back with a tying score a couple of possessions later as Kingston Collins capped a Glenn drive with a 6 yard scoring run. Thomas Stitz kicked the extra point and it was 7-7 with 3:48 showing to play in the first quarter. However, the Lake Station crew wasn’t about to roll over and play dead. They struck right back with a big 58 yard pass and run play from J. C. Blankenbeker to Giris Renn giving the visitors the lead once again. This score came with still one minute left in the opening quarter and it was 14-7 early on. The Falcons defei ' e then settled down and the scoring pace slowed down a little bit. A Glenn score late in the first half managed to tie the game at 14 before the main intermission when Collins again crossed the goal line, this time from 3 yards out. Some big plays came in the second half that was to have a determining factor in the game. The Falcons turned the ball over deep in their own territory but after Lake Station had a first and goal from the 3 yard line, the defense held and the visitors kicked a 28 yard field goal that gave them the lead 17-14. After a change of possessions, Lake Station was forced to punt to Glenn once again and this time Doug Hill broke through and got a hand on the punt, giving the Falcons excellent field position on the Lake Station 36. It took just four plays before Nick Medich fired a pass to Rusty Young and the play covered 26 yards for the score

on the first play of the final quarter. A missed extra point try kept Glenn just three points ahead 20-17, a key matter at this point in the game. On the ensuing kickoff, the visitors tried a little razzle dazzle play with a reverse and handoff of the kick and Chris Morris apparently ran down the sideline for another quick TD. However, a clipping penalty called the play back, protecting Glenn's slim three-point lead. The thrills and excitment weren’t over yet, as the visitors once again forged deep into Glenn territory late in the game. This time an apparent touchdown pass from Blankenbeker to Josh O'Dell was also flaggedd back for an illegal block, protecting the Glenn lead one more time. Lake Station then chose to go for a tying field goal, but a 45 yarder was just short. The visitors had one more shot as Glenn was unable to sustain a drive, but a desparation pass late in the game was intercepted by Medich, and the Falcons had escaped with their sectional victory. Statistically, the two teams were very close in almost every’ department. The big plays were crucial, the kickoff return, the blocked punt, the two touchdown passes, they all provided the thrills of high school football. The Scoring LAKE STATION: James Moore, 74 yard kickoff return; PAT: Pete Nikoloski, kick JOHN GLENN: Kingston Collins, 6 yard run; PAT: Thomas Stitz, kick LAKE STATION: Chris Renn. 58 years pass from J. C. Blankenbeker; PAT:, Pete Nikoloski, kick JOHN GLENN: Kingston Collins, 3 yard run; PAT: Thomas Stitz. kick LAKE STATION: Pete Nikoloski. 28 vard field goal JOHN GLENN: Rusty Young. 26 yard pass from Nick Medich;

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PAT: kick failed Score By Quarters Lake Station 14 0 3 0 — 17 John Glenn 77 0 6 — 20 FALL SPORTS AWARDS PROGRAM TUESADY, NOV. 1 On Tuesday, November 1, at 6:30 p.m., John Glenn High School will be holding their annual Fall Sports Awards Night in the high school cafeteria. A dessert bar will be featured. ELach family is asked to bring a dessert and their own table service. The beverages will be provided. After the refreshments, the presentation of awards will be made by the fall coaches.

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SENIOR CARD CLUB RESULTS The Walkerton Senior Card Gub winners last week were, Tuesday in euchre: first, Milner Capes 73; second, Helen Verkier 68; third, Morris Searfoss 67; fourth Leon McKesson 62. In pinochle on Thursday winners were: first, Morris Searfoss 685; second, Doris DePoy 654; third, Marilyn Stull 641; fourth, Leon McKesson 627. STARKE CO. REPUBLICANS TO MEET SATURDAY Please come and meet your Starke County Republican Candidates at Al’s Diner on October 29, between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon. Coffee and rolls will be served in the Banquet Room of Al's Diner on State Road 23 at Koontz Lake.