Clinton Middle School football notched two victories to their season win total Wednesday with wins on the road against LCAA opponent Onsted.  

The 7th Grade Redwolves defense took the field to start the game and quickly forced the Wildcats into a punting situation which resulted in an errant snap setting the Redwolves offense up in good field position.  The mistake proved to be costly for the Wildcats as Redwolves were able to march up the short field with a complete contribution from the backfield of Dacarri Garrison, Tanner Bolton, Sammy Stewart, and Louie Della-Badia.  Della-Badia finished off the drive with a 5 yard Quarterback Keep up the middle for a Touchdown giving the Redwolves a 6-0 and the only points of the half.  

The Redwolves would start the 2nd half with the ball and move into good field position after back to back big plays of over 20 yards from Jake Halchishak, first on the kickoff return and then on the ground.  Ultimately, the Redwolves would not capitalize on the drive, and turn the ball over on downs.  The lead would shift hand for the first time with the Wildcats finding success in the air with a 82 yard pass for a Touchdown, and successful 2-point conversion making the score 8-6 Onsted.  The Redwolves would respond to the Wildcat score with a successful Touchdown drive of their own to take back the lead.  Scoring off a 5 yard Touchdown run from Jake Halchishak to give the Redwolves a 12-8.  Onsted would threaten score and steal the game from the Redwolves in the final minutes, but pressure from defensive lineman Will Hawkins, Owen Wright, Chance Maddox, and Lucas Coughlin, along with Outside Linebackers Kyler Pawlowski, and Tanner Bolton, forced a pass into coverage between defensive backs Jonah Hahn, and Sammy Stewart resulting in an incomplete pass and Turnover on Downs in Redwolves territory to seal the victory 12-8.   

Other players with notable contributions to the win include Tight End/Cornerback Austin Putnam, and Kicker/Safety Conner Wegner.  

The 7th Grade Redwolves improve their season record to 4-1.

7th Grade Redwolves Final: 12-8

Record: 4-1

The 8th Grade Redwolves continue to dominate their competition in all phases of the game,  now holding their opponents scoreless in two straight games, and recording their 3rd shutout of the season.  Blake Sloan once again broke away for a long Touchdown run of 58 yards for the Redwolves first score of the game.  Colt Perry would follow up on the 2-point conversion with a pass to Sloan to put the Redwolves up 8-0.  After forcing a second 3 and out defensively, the Redwolves ate up the clock and the Wildcats on the ground, but a fumble deep in Wildcat territory would squander the scoring opportunity.  Once again the defense stepped up and forced the Wildcats into a punt.  Bryce Randolph would cap the second half with a 10 yard Touchdown run, and Brenden Benschoter would add 2 more with a successful conversion run.  

Onsted started the 2nd half with the ball hoping for an opportunity to get back in the game, but the Redwolves would have nothing of it.  The defensive front of John Keibler, Landon Lakatos, Joe Webb, Shane Cook, Eli Turner, Devon Trent, and Noah Yovanov was swarming to the Wildcat Quarterback all night, and the Wildcats struggled to find receivers due to excellent coverage from defensive backs Benschoter, Broderick, Perry, and Jaren Settles.  The result of the opening drive would be an Interception for Safety Colt Perry.  Perry would follow his interception with a long Touchdown pass.  Rolling right out of the pocket and on the run, Perry delivered air mail to Braden Broderick who would out race the defenders the rest of the way for a 65 yard Touchdown.  Clinton would work the clock, and eventually the scoreboard on their next offensive possession.  A great push from offensive lineman Teagan Zbikowski, Donnie Kline, and Tight End Cliff Jones allowed Randolph to run into the endzone standing up for his second Touchdown of the game giving the Redwolves 28-0 lead.  With the game well out of reach, Onsted was looking to the air in the hopes of scoring, but Colt Perry would dash those hopes with his 2nd Interception of the game to put a stamp on the victory. 

The victory improves the 8th Grade Redwolves record to 5-0.

8th Grade Redwolves Final: 28-0

Record: 5-0

Thanks to the cheer team for keeping the fans and parents roaring for the Redwolves!

Both teams are back at home for the final game of the season next Wednesday, October 20.  The 7th grade will play Hillsdale at 5 P.M. followed by the 8th grade against Adrian-Madison.

Come support your Pack!