The Northville Stallions played the Novi Bobcats in Novi on October 8. Although they were able to keep the game close for most of the game, the Bobcats pulled away at the end, notching a 29-6 victory.
Play started with a Stallions onside kick recovered by Solomon Williams on the Bobcats 49. Runs by Williams and Reece Jones advanced the ball, but the Stallions turned it over on downs on the Bobcats' own 42. Tackles by Tyler Ross and others forced a punt, and the stallions took over on their own 48. Runs by Jones and a pass by Jones to Grady Zoroya advanced the ball but Northville returned the ball, and the Bobcats took over on their own 32. On the first play, the Bobcats ran for a long touchdown, for a 6-0 score. The extra point kick attempt was blocked by Jake Merritt. Nate Cotter for Northville received the kickoff at their own 47. A run by Williams, and long run by Grady Zoroya gave Northville a 1st and 10 on the Bobcats' 20. Passes from Jones to Luke Brodde and runs by Williams and Zoroya moved the ball but were insufficient for the first down. The Bobcats started at their own 20, and tackles by Williams, Cotter, Alex Casagrande, Jayson Saad, Zoroya, Gregory Staton, and Williams forced a punt. The Stallions hit a long pass from Jones to Williams, and the quarter ended with the Stallions driving on the Bobcats' 24.
The second quarter saw a turnover on an interception, and subsequent touchdown saving tackle by Jones. Defensive stops by Ross, Zoroya, Merritt, Williams, and Cotter forced a turnover and Northville started on their own 15. On the first play, Williams ran 85 yards for the score, tying the game at 6-6. Cotter made the stop on the kickoff and tackles and a pass defense by Jones forced a turnover, the punt then being fielded by Jones. Runs by Williams, Zoroya and Jones moved the ball, but Northville turned it over on downs. Tackles by Nate Cotter, Jones, and Brodde ended the half with the score tied.
Brodde for Northville received the ball to start the second half, and runs by Willams and Jones moved the ball, but Novi recovered a fumble. Tackles by Casagrande, Merritt, Jones, Cotter, Brodde, and Staton, forced a turnover on downs. Runs by Williams, and a pass from Williams to Zoroya led to a turnover on downs, and the Bobcats started on their own 37. Tackles by Jones, Andy Garza, Saad, Zoroya, and Brodde held the Bobcats, but a long pass led to a touchdown and a 14-6 score after the extra point. Northville took over on their own 45, and runs by Williams, then a pass from Williams to Ross earned a 1st down. A screen pass from Jones to Zoroya, and a carry by Garza saw the quarter end with Northville driving, looking to even the score.
On the first play of the 4th quarter, Novi recovered a fumble and a long return, to the Northville 42. After a false start, the Bobcats broke a 47 yard touchdown, and a score of 22-6. Northville received the ball on their own 43. A long run by Williams, and runs and passes by Williams and Zoroya led to a turnover on downs. The Bobcats started on their own 20. Tackles by Williams, Garza, Staton, and Zoroya slowed the drive, but the Bobcats scored from the Northville 18. After executing a fake kick for the extra point, the Bobcats' lead increased to 29-6. Novi recovered their onside kick with little time left, ending the game.
Tag(s): Stallions
