Clarence Fulton Maroons vs College Heights

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In a tight-knit battle against College Heights Secondary, the Clarence Fulton Maroons emerged victorious 20-14.

"This was a gritty, hard-hitting game that went back and forth. We knew CHSS was going to be a tough match up for us. They have some fast athletes, and they are well coached. We would like to thank them for making the long trip down here," said Maroons' head coach Mike Scheller.

Defences ruled the day in the first half. Both units made each other's offences work for every inch they gained. With the score tied at seven in the third quarter, the Maroons leaned on their quarterback, Ryder Altwasser. The signal caller was only making his second career start, something you wouldn't be able to notice by watching him play.

Altwasser accounted for all 20 points the Maroons scored on the day. After finding teammate Alex Glover in the endzone in the first half, the Maroons' starting pivot marched his team downfield three separate times in the second half, all of which resulted in points. 

Altwasser would run another Major in himself from 12 yards out, before putting two field goals through the uprights to secure his team's six-point victory. Altwasser wasn't the only Maroon who stood out on Friday.  

"I am proud of our kids.  We had some very good performances. Fin Holliday was great for us on both sides of the ball. He was very solid at tight end in the first half and had to switch to tailback in the second half. He ran hard and helped seal the win," said Scheller.

"Ollie Horne made a lot of tackles for us at linebacker and blocked well at slot receiver. Guards Noah Mcintrye and Jacob Glover were solid up front for us. Altwasser was very good in only his second start," Scheller continued. 

Scheller said Brandon Gotro and Austin Thomas also stood out in the secondary. He says the defence played a major part in his team's win.

"We won the turnover battle 3 to 1, which secured the game for us. We have lots to work on, but we're happy to get the W."

The Maroons will turn their attention to Shas Ti Kelly Road, who they play next Friday.