Sunday, November 9, 2014

LAKEVILLE NORTH WENT UP AGAINST ROSEMOUNT IN THE CLASS 6A STATE FOOTBALL QUARTERFINAL GAME

On Nov. 6, Lakeville North and Rosemount squared off in the Minnesota State High School League state quarterfinal football game at Edina High School. Lakeville North came into the game with a record of 9-1, Rosemount came into the game with a record of 10-0.

Lakeville North kicked off to Rosemount to start the game. Rosemount got the ball on the 25 yard line. Rosemount’s starting quarterback was Jackson Erdmann. Erdmann was injured on the first series. On fourth-and-two Rosemount punted the ball.

Lakeville North took over on the 22-yard line. Lakeville North’s quarterback Drew Stewart had difficulty holding onto the ball early. Rosemount’s Gabe Ames came up with a huge tackle on Steward. Lakeville North was incepted by Rosemount’s John Birkholz.

Rosemount took over on the 22-yard line. Rosemount turned it over and Lakeville North came up with it. Lakeville North’s Luke Branson was able to come up with some huge receptions and first downs. Branson was able to come up with short runs. On fourth-and-three Lakeville North punted the ball.

Rosemount Erdmann came back into the game with a notable limp. Rosemount did all they could to keep the chains moving. Receiver Dimitri Williams came up with some big catches. The defense had a hard time getting their hands around Williams.

After one quarter of play the score was tied at 0.

Rosemount looked to go deep and get into the end zone. Lakeville North was called for a pass interference. The defense slowed down the Rosemount offense. On fourth-and-11 Rosemount went for it. Erdmann found Williams for a 25-yard touchdown reception. The extra point attempt was good.

With 10 minutes left in the second quarter the score was Rosemount 7, Lakeville North 0.

Lakeville North was not able to get a first down. They punted the ball on fourth down.

Rosemount took over on the 40-yard line. Rosemount’s Spencer Nicolay came up with few big runs.
Teammate Tyler Hartigan came up with a huge catch for a first down. Rosemount attempted a 21-yard field goal which was good.

With 3:47 left in the second quarter the score was Rosemount 10, Lakeville North 0.

Lakeville North’s Kyle Rhodus came in at quarterback. Rosemount was intercepted by Dan Monson.

Rosemount took over on the 49-yard line.

The score at halftime was Rosemount 10, Lakeville North 0.

As the third quarter got underway Rosemount kicked off to Lakeville North. Lakeville North took over on the 17-yard line. Lakeville North kept the ball on the ground as Branson got the ball into his hands. The Rosemount defense stepped up and slowed the offense down. On fourth-and-long they punted the ball.

Rosemount’s running back Lowell Green came up with some big runs as he was able to come up with first downs. Spencer Nicolay came up with some big runs. Williams picked up a first down on a six-yard run.

Rosemount called a timeout with 2:46 left in the third quarter. The score was Rosemount 10, Lakeville North 0.

On fourth-and-11 Rosemount attempted a 37-yard field goal. The field goal attempt was good.

With 2:37 left in the third quarter the score was Rosemount 13, Lakeville North 0.

Lakeville North’s Carl Engwall came up with some big receptions late in the third quarter. Lakeville North continued to move the ball down the field.

Lakeville North called a timeout with 1:03 left in the third quarter. The score was Rosemount 13, Lakeville North 0.

Branson came up with some huge runs as Lakeville North looked to get into the end zone.

After three quarters of play the score was Rosemount 13, Lakeville North 0.

Branson continued to come up with the ball as he looked to get into the end zone. Lakeville North’s Connor Flack came up with a six-yard touchdown reception. The extra-point attempt was good.

With 11:15 left in the fourth quarter the score was Rosemount 13, Lakeville North 7.

Rosemount took over on the on the 35-yard line. Rosemount couldn’t move the ball so they had to punt on fourth down.

Lakeville North took over and looked to move the ball down the field. On fourth-and-10 Lakeville North punted the ball.

Rosemount took over on the 35-yard line. Rosemount looked to air it out. They were able to move the ball down the field.  On fourth-and-15 Rosemount punted the ball.

Lakeville North was able to get their offense going as they ran running plays. They took a lot of time off the clock but was also able to move the ball down the field.

Lakeville North punted on fourth-and-nine.

Rosemount’s Green continued to get the ball and make headway to a first down. Rosemount punted on fourth-and-nine.

Lakeville North marched down the field. Flack caught a pass in the end zone for a touchdown.

The extra point attempt was good.

With 2:24 left in the fourth quarter the score was Lakeville North 14, Rosemount 13.  

Rosemount looked to the air to move the ball down the field. But the Lakeville North’s defense stepped up big.

Rosemount called a timeout with 2:01 left in regulation. The score was Lakeville North 14, Rosemount 13.

Rosemount turned the ball over on downs. Lakeville North’s Branson looked to find running room.

Lakeville North ran out the final minute of the game.

Lakeville North came away with the 14-13 victory over Rosemount.

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