Lumberjacks Maroon the Pirates 46-7

Courtesy of Lumberjack Sports

In a game that was never originally on the schedule, Council used a steady run game and a “bend but don’t break” defense to overpower Notus.

Council was supposed to play Horseshoe Bend, but the Mustangs canceled the rest of their varsity football schedule. Similarly, Notus was scheduled to play Rimrock, who also just canceled their season due to lack of players. That left both teams looking for an opponent on Oct. 10, so a game was improvised.

The Lumberjacks have a skilled group of dynamic playmakers and the workload was split between many of them. Jim Tucker had 107 yards on ten carries and quarterback Owen Hatfield had 103 yards on just six carries. Brody Davis (50 yards), Garrison Zielinski (26), and Thaine Bauer (21) all reached double digits on minimal carries.

On the defensive end, Owen Hatfield had a total of 11 tackles (regular, TFL, sacks) followed by Brody Davis (10 total) and Bryson Evans (9.5). Garrison Zielinski added to his interception total with a pick to seal the game and also had three defended passes. Remington Crowell anchored the line and picked up 2.5 TFL. Wyatt Hatfield added half a sack, a QB hit, two QB pressures, and a pass deflection. Council has the top-ranked defense in the state, allowing a stingy 6.5 points per game.

The Lumberjacks (ranked #2 in the state) now face a quality Salmon River team (ranked #6) at home this Friday night at 7:00 p.m..

Rushing: Jim Tucker 10 for 107, 2 TD; Owen Hatfield 6 for 103, 3 TD; Brody Davis 4 for 50; Garrison Zielinski 3 for 26, 1 TD; Thaine Bauer 1 for 21; Remington Crowell 1 for 7; Beau Hackett 1 for -3.

Passing: Owen Hatfield 5/8 for 32

Receiving: Bryson Evans 1 for 20, Garrison Zielinski 2 for 6, Wyatt Tharp 1 for 3, Jim Tucker 1 for 3.

Tackles: Bryson Evans 9.5; Brody Davis 9.5; Owen Hatfield 8.5; Jim Tucker 6.5; Tucker Armichardy 5.5; Ayden Heinemeyer 3.5; Garrison Zielinski 3; Beau Hackett 2.5; Carson Roberts 2.5; Wyatt Hatfield 1; Remington Crowell 1; James Yoakum 1; Wyatt Tharp 1.

Tackles for Loss: Remington Crowell 2.5; Owen Hatfield 2; Brody Davis .5. Sacks Wyatt Tharp 1; Owen Hatfield .5; Wyatt Hatfield .5.

QB Hits: Wyatt Hatfield 1, Beau Hackett 1 QB Pressures Remington Crowell 2, Wyatt Hatfield 2, Wyatt Tharp 1, Carson Roberts 1.

Forced Fumbles: Remington Crowell 1

Fumble Recoveries: Ayden Heinemeyer 1

Interceptions: Garrison Zielinski 1

Passes Defended: Garrison Zielinski 3, Brody Davis 1

Pass Deflections: Wyatt Hatfield 1

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