Sports Wrap: Sauk Rapids, Milaca Perfect Season Bids End With Narrow Defeats

(KNSI) – St. Francis 28, (5-1) Sauk Rapids-Rice 25: In a battle for first place in the North Central – Blue, it was the Fighting Saints scrapping their way to a narrow victory. The Storm led in the fourth quarter, having scored 18 straight to take the lead, but St. Francis found enough for one drive. It was capped off by a one-yard touchdown run by Joe Waldock. The Storm outgained the Saints 389 yards to 253 and had two fewer turnovers, but came up short. Quarterback Keegan Patterson threw for three touchdowns, including an 11-yard strike to receiver Andrew Harren in the fourth. The Saints kept a close eye on Harren allowing Hudson Omoke to have a career night. He caught nine balls for 113 yards and a score. He also threw a 63-yard touchdown pass.

Delano 41, (1-5) St. Cloud Apollo 6: Apollo opened the scoring when quarterback Da’vion Jackson completed a goalline pass. The Eagles were unsuccessful on the two-point conversion and the Tigers answered. Track star and lead running back Cole Schmidt ran for three touchdowns before halftime, one from 57 yards out. Jackson Stewart, Mason Hargarten, and Carter Van Beusekom added rushing TD’s for Delano.

Alexandria 15, (2-5) Sartell-St. Stephen 6
Willmar 33, (5-2) ROCORI 28

(3-3) Albany 42, (1-5) Cathedral 0: Four different players scored on offense for the Huskies. Albany’s Ethan Borgerding secured two interceptions, taking both to the house for a pick six.

New London-Spicer 44, (5-1) Milaca 36: The Gate City Bank Game of the Week was a doozy. The Wolves drop their first decision in 2022 in a shootout that featured 80 combined points. Milaca attempted a hook-and-ladder and other trickery late, but turned it over on downs with nine seconds left. New London’s Mason Delzer ran for over 215 yards with five touchdowns. Milaca’s Jack Schoenborn rumbled 45 yards untouched for a touchdown, part of another sterling effort. Several other Wolves figured prominently into the offensive output, including quarterback Dylan Greninger and running back Bryce Mehrwerth.

Paynesville 24, (0-6) Holdingford 21: Huskers QB Drew Lange threw for 155 yards and a touchdown on nine completions. His favorite target was Tanner Tomasek who hauled in three receptions, including a score, for 97 total receiving yards. Connor Patrick and Luke Bieniek ran for 77 yards and 73 yards, respectively. Each had a touchdown on the ground.

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