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Pels romp Viks, 28-7
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| H&N photo by Andrew Mariman Tip-toeing to a TD: KU’s Gary Fonseca-Fisher goes up high to snag a pass for a touchdown to help the Pelicans go up, 21-7, just before halftime. |
An early statement: KU scored on first two possessions, never trailed
By STEVE MATTHIES
H&N Sports Writer
“We came out and Jon (Amos) hit some passes early,” KU coach Wayne Amos said after the win left both teams with a 3-3 record this season.
The game was the Southern Sky Conference season opener for both teams.
“Our line stepped up and made it happen for us,” KU senior Luke Porter said after a solid game in which he scored twice, once on a pass in the first half and then on a short run in the final two minutes of play.
“He deserved that last one, the way he ran the football,” Wayne Amos said of Porter, who rushed 15 times for 115 yards to spark a Pelican offense that finished with 420 total yards.
KU quarterback Jon Amos completed 11-of-18 passes for 201 yards in the game, but was 10-of-14 at the half with 203 yards, including touchdown passes to Eric Chadderdon and Gary Fonseca-Fisher.
“Our game plan was to pass, weather permitting,” Porter said. “Our running game turned out to be pretty good.”
Still, the Pels, who have won three straight games, had to withstand a solid rush by Mazama.
The Vikings were inside the KU 20-yard line five times and managed a second-period touchdown on a short run by Danny Saltenberger. They fumbled on one fourth-down play and missed a field goal another time.
“How many times were we inside the 20?” Mazama coach John Mathis mused. “I’m frustrated. We stopped ourselves. And we can’t keep giving up 14 points in the first quarter.
“But, if we finish our drives, it’s a different game.”
Chances to score
Mazama had three chances to tie the score or take the lead and turned the ball over on downs at the Pelican 15- and two-yard lines, as well as missing a 31-yard field goal when its drive stalled at the KU 14.
“Their line did an excellent job and their tackle (John Lehto) is a good guy,” KU senior Justin Rick said. “We did well, too. We were all trying to get low, get traction, but were slipping and sliding.
“It was fun. It was a battle.”
The win gives KU an 18-12 edge in the intracity series, and was the Pels’ fifth straight victory over Mazama.
“They took away some of our (passing) routes in the second half, so we didn’t pass as much,” KU’s Amos said. “Mazama played well and was well coached.”
Both teams return to action on their home turfs next Friday — Mazama will host Eagle Point in a league contest, while KU hosts Madras in the Pels’ final non-league battle of the year.
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