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10-03-2020 1:29am
FOOTBALL: Saline Defeats Monroe, 48-21, to Improve to 3-0
Gavin Lytle rushed for 3 touchdowns and Larry Robinson ran for two touchdowns as Saline defeated Monroe, 48-21, to improve to 3-0.
Here's our look at the game.
2nd Quarter Quasar
Just like last week at Huron, the Hornets struggled in the first quarter. Last week they were tied, 0-0. This week they were down 7-0. But the Hornets turned it up in the second quarter again. The Hornets scored three touchdowns. Lytle scored on a short run and a 10-yard run. Robinson scored on a six-yard run.
Coach Palka wants to see his team start on time, but understands this is a team still early in its development.
"We're a team that thrives on year-round development. From March, we had no time in the weight room. We had none of our camps in the summer. We had no seven-on-seven. We're playing catch up to get all those little timing things down," Palka said. "I think the farther we go, the better we'll be."
The Scoring Drives
Saline 6, Monroe 7
2nd quarter, 7:14.
25-yard drive. 5 plays in 2:06
Lytle, 6-yard touchdown run. Kick no good.
Saline 14, Monroe 6.
2nd quarter, 5:09.
64-yard Drive. 4 plays in 1 minute.
Lytle, 10-yard touchdown run. Two-point conversion, Robinson to Peoples.
Saline 20, Monroe 6
2nd quarter, 0:16.
54-yard drive. Six plays in 2:40.
Robinson, one-yard touchdown run. XP no good.
Saline 26, Monroe 7
3rd quarter, 7:38
53-yard drive. 3 plays in 1:04.
Robinson, 14-yard touchdown run. Two-point conversion no good.
Saline 34, Monroe 13
3rd quarter, 0:08
65-yard drive. 7 plays in 2:08
Josh Rush, one yard touchdown run. XP blocked, but Braden Ablauf picks it up and scores for two points.
Saline 41, Monroe 13
4th quarter, 7:53
41-yard drive. 6 plays in 3:12.
Lytle, one-yard touchdown run. XP kick by Robert Webster is good.
Saline 48, Monroe 13
4th quarter, 6:00
44-yard drive. 5 plays in 1:53.
CJ Carr, 17-yard touchdown run. XP by Webster is good.
Freshman CJ Carr rushes for his first rushing touchdown.Linebackers Step Up
Saline gave up three touchdowns, but played a strong game.
Palka believes the team's linebackers were key to beating Monroe and will be key to a victory against Bedford next week.
"They stepped up and did a nice job inside," Palka said.
London Parris was in on six tackles. Gino Geherin was in on five tackles and recovered a fumble. Emmanuel Lupascu was in on nine tackles.
Kicking Game
The Hornet kicking game hasn't started off on the right foot. Braden Ablauf missed one kick early. But credit Ablauf for quick thinking. He came back into the game and had a kick blocked. It looked like everyone on the field but Ablauf thought the play was dead. He picked it up and ran it in for two.
Cheers from the Bench
The loudest cheer of the game may have come when CJ Carr scored his first career high school touchdown. Carr, a promising freshmen QB, hadn't had much good fortune in limited action in the first two weeks. Last week, a penalty brought back a big gain. This week, CJ Carr entered the game on his first play, he tucked it in, weaved through the defense, broke a tackle and then crossed the goal line before he could be dragged down.
The second loudest cheer came for Robert Webster, who along with Ablauf and Nick Laurain, are the kickers this season. The three spend the game on the sidelines kicking into the net. Word is that after Lytle's third touchdown, coaches called for Webster to kick. Webster, evidently, wasn't expecting the call, looking around and giving a "who, me?" look before running out and lining up for the extra point. Webster's kick was good and the bench roared with approval.
Post Game Interviews
Stats
424 yards of offense. 280 yards given up.
Defense
| Name | Assist | Solo | Tackles |
| Emmanuel Lupascu | 7 | 2 | 9 |
| London Parrish | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Carter Smith | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| Gino Geherin | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Brett Baldus | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| Joe Raupp | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Augie Hutchison | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Dohnovan Chambell | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| RUSHING | RUSHES | YARDS | ||
| Lytle | 10 | 57 | ||
| Rush | 7 | 79 | ||
| Robinson | 13 | 60 | ||
| Carr | 1 | 17 | ||
| Blastos | 1 | 0 |
Passing
| PASSING | ATTEMPTS | COMP | YARDS | |||
| Robinson | 24 | 16 | 223 |
| RUSHING | RUSHES | YARDS | ||
| Lytle | 10 | 57 | ||
| Rush | 7 | 79 | ||
| Robinson | 13 | 60 | ||
| Carr | 1 | 17 | ||
| Blastos | 1 | 0 |
| RECEIVING | RECEPTIONS | YARDS | ||
| Winston | 4 | 61 | ||
| Darmos | 4 | 62 | ||
| Holmberg | 4 | 79 | ||
| Walper | 3 | 19 | ||
| Laurio | 1 | 2 |
SEC Red Standings
| Team | Conf | Ovr |
|---|---|---|
| Saline | 3-0 | 3-0 |
| Bedford | 3-0 | 3-0 |
| Monroe | 2-1 | 2-1 |
| Huron | 1-1 | 1-1 |
| Skyline | 1-1 | 1-1 |
| Pioneer | 0-2 | 0-2 |
| Ypsi Comm | 0-2 | 0-3 |
AROUND THE SEC RED
Saline 48 Monroe 21
Bedford 27 Skyline 6
Huron 18 Pioneer 8
Next Week
Bedford @ Saline
Huron @ Ypsilanti
Monroe @ Pioneer
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