Once again, the Newaygo Lions fall on the short end of the stick, this time against Chippewa Hills 21-26.
The Lions had the homefield advantage, but the Warriors were up after Ty Jose connected with Koronte Lowry for the 35 yard completion with 1:45 left in Q1. The PAT was no good, leaving the door open for the Lions, and with 4 seconds left in the first, Zach Rodriguez, did just that with his 30 yard run. The Lion’s PAT was good and after one, the Lions were up 7-6.
The second quarter went scoreless until 16 seconds remained, when once again the Jose-Lowry duo scored this time with an 8 yard pass, Warriors 14-7. As time expired, Connor Swinehart was able to complete a 60 yard pass to Jarrod Wismar, that can only be described as stunning. The score was tied at half, 14-14.
The Warriors scored again with 5:45 left in quarter 3, Koron Lowery ran for 7 yards and the PAT was no good, Warriors up 20-14. The tenacious Lions, would score again with 1:45 left in the game, Swinehart was able to connect with Brenden Brechting, for the 14 yard completion, and the PAT was good, Lions 21-20.
The Warrior’s Jose would find Ozaawa Manito in the end zone, 16 yards out as the clock expired, leaving the Lions in defeat for the second week in a row. Final 26-21 Warriors
Connor Swinehart was the Core Power Player of the Game, as he was able to two touchdown passes for 74 yards. Swinehart has been a strong leader for the Lions.
Next week the Lions will travel to Stanton to face the Central Montcalm Hornets, and you can listen to Eric Wells on the Michigan Sports Radio app or website for this game.
