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The
Official Newspaper of Manchester and Delaware County, Iowa
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
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Hawks lose tough battle at South Tama, 35-21
by Ken Boesenberg
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It was a rough night for the West Delaware Hawk football team last Friday night when they visited South Tama.
South Tama runningback, Hunter Else who came into the game averaging 10 yards per carry picked up 254 yards on 25 carries scoring four touchdowns to lead the Trojans past the Hawks 35-21.
There is a reason why the Trojans were one of only two unbeaten teams in Class 3A. They are good. Not flashy by any means but efficient with what they do.
The Hawks did manage to put more points on the board than any other team this year. South Tama had allowed just 35 total points all year, so the 21 the Hawks scored bodes well for how the West Delaware offense played.
West Delaware came out and stopped the Trojans on their first series, forcing them to punt after running just five plays.
The Hawks took over on their own 30. On the very first play from scrimmage Dan Marshall hit wide receiver Ben Lechtenberg down the left side line for 28 yards to the Trojan 42.
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The Hawks Derek Klein and Tyler Manternach make a tackle in the top photo while quarterback Dan Marshall hands off to Nate Lynch with Justin Wenger (#58) and Billy Domeyer (#75) blocking. |
Another Marshall to Lechtenberg pass moved the Hawks to the South Tama 26 where three plays later the two hooked up again. This time the play was good for 21 yards and a Hawk touchdown.
Jamie Helmrichs converted the PAT to give the Hawks a 7-0 lead with 7:20 remaining in the first quarter.
South Tama answered the Hawk score when on their next drive they marched 74 yards to knot the score at 7-7 on a Hunter Else 8-yard run.
The Trojans would score on their next two possessions to up their lead to 21-7 with 7:11 left in the second quarter.
Neither team would have any success for the remainder of the first half.
The Hawks got the ball to start the second half but were forced to punt after running just four plays.
South Tama would score their fourth touchdown of the game just nine plays after taking over on their own 16 yard line.
This time it would be Hunter Else finishing off the drive with a 57-yard scoring jaunt.
With 4:50 left in the third quarter the Trojans were up 28-7.
West Delaware had two more possessions in the third quarter but both times went three and out as the Trojan defense stiffened.
South Tama scored their fifth and final touchdown of the game with 20 seconds left in the third quarter.
They started their drive on their own 31 and took just three plays to cover the remaining 69 yards.
Else ran for 14 yards before quarterback Karac Davenport picked up 10 yards on a keeper. Else then finished off the drive as he raced 45 yards to pay dirt with 20.4 second left in the third.
The Hawks came right back on their next possession with Dan Marshall scoring from two yards out on a fourth and goal play.
The touchdown pulled the Hawks to within 35-14 with 9:36 remaining in the game.
The Hawks then recovered a South Tama fumble at the South Tama 43.
Marshall fired a pass to Ben Lechtenberg who made a leaping catch goof for 30 yards to the Trojan 13.
After Ben McDonald got the Hawks to the Trojan 6 the Hawks were called for holding pushing them back to the 19.
A Ben McDonald rush netted just a yard, that left the Hawks facing fourth and 19 at the Trojan 21.
Again it was Dan Marshall finding Ben Lechtenberg, this time it was good for 19 and a half yards to just inside the Trojan two yard line. It was good enough for a first and goal.
It did take the Hawks five plays to score from the two as Marshall followed center Nathan King into the endzone on a quarterback sneak with 2:09 left in the game.
South Tama would get to the Hawk 10 yard line when time ran out in the game.
This Friday night the Hawks will host Grinnell in their final game of the season.
Game Stats
Vs. South Tama
First downs – WD 8, ST 17; rushing – WD 30-78, ST 50-404; passing – WD 9-16-1-166, ST 5-11-53; total yardage – WD 244, ST 457; punts – WD 5-37.6 yard average, ST 4-33 yard average; fumbles – WD 1-1, ST 1-1; penalties – WD 2-15, ST 3-12.
Individual leaders
Rushing – Nate Lynch 9-35, Ben McDonald 15-38, Seth Engelken 1-minus 2, Dan Marshall 4-7.
Receiving – Ben Lechtenberg 5-95, Seth Engelken 1-14, Derek Klein 2-36, Ben McDonald 1-21.
Passing – Dan Marshall 9-16-1-166.
Tackles (total stops) – Nate Neuhaus 6, Adam Rave 5, Zach Hardin 1, Derek Klein 2, Ben McDonald 3, Seth Engelken 5, Jake Nordaas 16, Tyler Manternach 6, Nick Ronnebaum 4, Ryan Neuhaus 7, Nick Trenkamp 13, Justin Wenger 1, Nick Bente 2, Billy Connor 6, Ethan Saunders 3, Adam Mossner 4, Devin Putz 1.
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Hawk boys, girls cross teams end season at district meet
by Ken Boesenberg |
Last Thursday afternoon the West Delaware girls and boys cross country teams participated in their District Cross Country Meet in Oelwein.
The weather wasn’t the greatest to run in, other than the fact that it was relatively cool. The constant mist and sometime harder down pours made for some sloppy conditions.
Decorah and Charles City along with WaMaC Conference representative Western Dubuque finished ne, two, three to advance to this weeks State Cross Country Meet in Ft. Dodge.
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At left, Amanda Carnahan (left) and Katelyn O’Connell of West Delaware run for the Hawks at the District Meet in Oelwein. At right, West Delaware’s AJ Engelken (left) and Chris Ketchum run with the pack at the District Cross Country Meet in Oelwein. |
Decorah finished with 57 team points in claiming the district title while Charles City totaled 74 points and Western Dubuque 80.
The Hawks of West Delaware were 9th overall of the 13 teams in the field. They were led by Jason Engelken who placed 24th individually.
The top 10 individuals as well as the top three teams all qualified for the state meet.
Seven of the top 10 individuals were from one of the top three teams. The three individuals qualifying that were not part of a top three team were Dan Rediske of Waverly Shell Rock (3rd), Brett Egan of Waukon (5th) and Stephan Black of Dubuque Wahlert (9th).
Competing for the Hawks of West Delaware were Jason Engelken (24th), Trenton Kelchen (47th), Chris Ketchum (50th), AJ engelken (57th), Cory Hermsen (61st), Allan Sweet (62nd), and Vincent Lilienthal (74th).
Final Team Standings
Boys
1. Decorah 57, 2. Charles City 74, 3. Western Dubuque 80, 4. Dubuque Wahlert 91, 5. Waukon 101, 6. Waverly Shell Rock 153, 7. Waterloo Columbus 189, 8. Crestwood 208, 9. West Delaware 239, 10. Denver-Tripoli 294, 11. New Hampton 323, 12. Independence 326, 13. Oelwein 345.
On the girls side of the district race Decorah, Denver-Tripoli and Dubuque Wahlert advanced on to the State Cross Country Meet by claiming the top three spots.
The Hawks of West Delaware placed 11th of the 12 scoring teams with 309 points.
Competing for the Hawks of West Delaware were - Morgan Muller 40th, Breanna Green 59th, Becca Gibbs 63rd, Katelyn O’Connell 69th, Amanda Carnahan 75th, MacKenzie Murphy 77th, and Kelley Glanz 81st.
Final Team Standings
Girls
1. Decorah 40, 2. Denver-Tripoli 48, 3. Dubuque Wahlert 92, 4. Waukon 151, 5. Western Dubuque 153, 6. New Hampton 168, 7. Waverly Shell Rock 173, 8. Charles City 215, 9. Waterloo Columbus 223, 10. Crestwood 280, 11. West Delaware 306, 12. Independence 328. |
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