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Chippewa Valley This Week
After falling behind 6-0 after the Wildcats(4-0, 3-0) 14-play TD drive to start the game, the Cards(1-3, 1-2) responded with a terrific drive of their own culminated by a Jaylyn Smith one yard TD run with 2:21 left in the first quarter, tying the game at 6. Later, Sr. LB, Collin Clary, helped lead the way in stopping a River Falls 4th and 1 from the CF 6 yard line, and before the half Tyler Behnke's two yard TD run put the Cards up 12-6 at halftime.
However, the 2nd half belonged to the Wildcats as they mixed run and pass very well on their way to scoring 3 TD's and winning the game 28-12
Hosting the defending state champions, the McDonell Macks (4-0, 3-0 North Central - East Conference) were pushed back a bit by the opening Owen-Withee drive, which chewed up nearly half of the first quarter, but after a key stop the Macks immediately drove for the game's opening score and built a four score advantage at the break.
The Blackhawks (2-2, 1-2) refused to go quietly, but could not keep pace with the Macks' balanced offensive game plan and relentless, attacking defense. McDonell worked their way to a running clock and clamped down with key turnovers to preserve the shutout victory.
WOGO "RadioActive" Award Watch:
Senior RB/LB Desian Matthews came alive in the running game, piling up yardage in chunks while also playing a key role on defense. Senior LB Eli Stepp was all over the field on D, and senior QB Cael Holm and junior WR Luke Andersen combined for a trio of touchdowns.