Appleton North sneaks past SPASH

Appleton North sneaks past SPASH

CWS Sports Desk

October 26, 2012

Appleton– The SPASH Panthers came into their Level 2 playoff game against Appleton North with a vengeance, scoring 14 points in the first quarter.  However, the Lightning responded, taking the lead in the third quarter, then held on for a 17-14 win.

SPASH was without the services of quarterback Eric Zelhofer, who broke his hand last week.  Mitch Mallek was pressed into service under center for SPASH and, given the circumstances, played extremely well.

SPASH struck first with a touchdown pass from Mallek to Nick Strigel with 6:58 in the first quarter.  SPASH added a touchdown in the first half on a Mallek 67 yard run at the end of the first quarter and took a 14-7 lead into halftime.

North fought back in the second half.  They kicked a field goal with 6:52 in the third quarter to pull within 14-10.  On the next SPASH offensive play, North got an interception by Nate Gajewski, but SPASH’s defense held and North was unable to capitalize.

However, the Lightning was able to move the ball on their next offensive series, powered by the running of Sawyer Shultz and some pinpoint passing by Tanner Shuh, who passed for 167 yards in the game.  Shuh connected with Dan Rothbauer for a touchdown with 40 seconds left in the third quarter to give Appleton North a 17-14 lead.

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