Recap
Sterling Heights, MI — Good evening, Highlander freshman families,
In typical Highlander form, our freshman boys went to Sterling Heights Stevenson high school football game with a winner take all attitude and it showed on the field.
Adams football club showed their athletic prowess with a complete dominating performance by the defense, and the offense by beating the Stephenson Titans 49-8.
Some of the highlights include:
• - At the 9:28 mark, in the 1st Qtr., QB Lindstrom completed a 21 yard Touchdown pass to no. 8 Sartor to start the scoring. Nolan, the Kicker, with the extra point. Adams lead 7 - 0 with 928 left in the first quarter.
• Lindstrom under pressure throws pick-6 for a 45 yard touchdown. 2-pt. conversion good.
• Titans 8 Adams 7 3:40 left in 1st.
• Then, on the kick-off, no. 42 Thomas, dipping and dashing up the field, on the ensuing kick return, returns the ball back for an 85 yard touchdown.
• Adams 13 Titans 8. 3:26 remains in first.
• Stevenson three and out; Adams football with 652 remaining from their own 35.
• Strong, running by Charlie Duran, no. 30 for a gain of 20 at Titans 43.
• Great, blocking by the o-line and no. 30, Duran, takes the ball off tackle on a 37 yard run down to the Titans 4.
•1st and goal from the 5.
*- Veer left QB Lindstrom makes a good read, then a nice spin move to elude a tackler, for a 5-yd touchdown for Adams. Nolan, the kicker, converts the extra point.
Adams 19 Titans 8.
10:29 left in 2nd.
Adams defense, stout again, causing a turnover on the Titans, 30 yard line Adams offense takes over.
Next, A touchdown run by no. 24 Millay on an end round for 12 yards to make the score
Adams 25 and Titans 8 with 644 left in the second. Nolan, the kicker, converts the extra point.
Adams defense stout out again holding Titans to no points and minimal yards.
Adams takes over and gets the ball on the Titans 48. 450 left in the second quarter.
Drew Schaffner carrying the load on this drive and rushes for 7 yards fourth and three 250 left in the second quarter. Fourth down when you’re short turnover and downs. Titans ball at the Titans 37.
Interception by no. 11 Lang with 133 left in the second quarter brings the ball to the Titans 30.
First and 10 Adams.
No. 8 Sartor on the pitch scampers 30 yards to the end zone for another touchdown for Adams. Socre Adams 32 - Titans 8.
32-8 Halftime
33 Greiner with 40 yards on the kickoff in the 2nd.
45 yard run up the middle by Charlie Duran for a touchdown. Adams 38 Titans eight 1145 left in the third. Nolan, the kicker, converts the extra point Adams 39 Titans 8.
End of the third, Addams 42 Titans eight
Titans with a touchdown on a 10 yard run Titans 14 Adams 42
Fumble
Number 28 with a 15 yard scamper outside for first round
750 remaining
• Number 33 on a counter with a 26 yard run down to the Titan 10 yard line 1st down Adams
•Next play, no. 33 for a 10 yard scamper to the endzone on a counter Play for another Highlander touchdown.
Score Adams 48 Titans 14, 519 remaining
• Adams, no. 25 intercepts the pass to end the game.
Final Score:
Adams 49 Titans 14 and it’s raining.
Thank you for a great season boys. Remember to put your off season work in and return this summer.