SK expanded on that lead midway through the 3rd quarter, that's when SK's kicker, Cody Herald converted from 30 yards, SK 11 NR 0. The Lions then proceeded to scratch six plus minutes off the clock, capping their drive off with a five yard TD run. Their two point conversion attempt fell short, SK 11, NR 6. On SK's next possession, Lawrence hooked up with wide receiver, Matt Reilly for a 54 yard pitch and catch, extra point was good, SK 18, NR 6. The fourth quarter produced two more touchdowns for the home team. Ryan Winkler hauled in a 21 yard TD pass from Lawrence for one score while Lawrence scampered in for a TD run to cap off the scoring.
Unofficially SK totaled 240+ offensive yards, 170 via the pass and 70 on the ground. The Neers' defense played a solid game, holding New Richmond to 220 yards combined.
Next up for SK is a road game against Lexington Henry Clay, 7:30pm next Friday night. Simon Kenton will look avenge their only home loss of '09, a game in which HC outscored SK, 42-31. Both teams will enter the game with identical (2-1) records and it's sure to be a test for the boys from Independence. This will be the last game before the district schedule starts in Hebron against Conner on September 24.
Swanson breaks up the first half NR pass.
New Richmond player with a pass interference demo versus Winkler. The senior wideout had a big night with 60+ yards receiving and a TD.
The NR Coach may have been the leading rusher in the game as many times as he ran out on the field.
NR player pays the price on the tackle.
DJ Rabe with a first half TD reception
