Valley Showdown Goes to Midland Chemics 48-6 in Engel Stadium

Central Ends Season 8-3 But Tied for Regular Season Valley Standings

November 4, 2007       Leave a Comment
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A score nobody could have predicted, anticipated or even dreamed was up in lights when thousands of fans filed out of Engel Stadium last Friday night.

48-6!!! MIDLAND OVER BAY CITY CENTRAL.

After a 19-13 squeaker that went Midland's way the second game of the season, the lopsided outcome was a surprise, to say the least.

Aided by five uncharacteristic Wolfpack turnovers, four TDs by running back Colter Robinson on the ground and Andrew Maxwell's pinpoint passing, the Chemics took advantage to take the lead in the series 21-20-1.

The crowd had their game faces on .
(MyBayCity Photo by John A. Keuvelaar)

The win could be considered sweet revenge for Central's 21-20 win over the Chemics in the district championship game last year.

Midland went 4 for 4 (four TDs in under four minutes) in the third quarter to secure the Division 2 district title.

"Things went our way, no question," Midland coach Terry Wilczek told the hometown Midland Daily News after the Central win. "But we capitalized on things. Coaches love it when your team takes advantage of every opportunity. We did a good job of that tonight."

Central Coach Morley Fraser bemoaned his team's mistakes that gave the Chemics good field position time after time.

A four-yard TD run by Trenton Robinson just before halftime that was called back on a holding penalty also hurt doubly when a sack, a stuff and two incomplete passes left the Wolves empty even though they were knocking at the door. Halftime score was Midland 17, Central 6.

Central logged 240 yards total offense, of which 162 yards came on 12 of 37 passing by Martin.

The third quarter four TD barrage wrapped it up and put the scoreboard to blinking like never before in a Midland-Bay City match-up.

The Chemics will face the Davison Cardinals at Midland Stadium next Friday for the regional title and an opportunity to advance to the next rung on the playoff ladder.



4 Trenton Martin's first half air attack kept the wolves in the game .
(MyBayCity Photo by John A. Keuvelaar)

12 Alex Bush's run after the catch kept this drive going .
(MyBayCity Photo by John A. Keuvelaar)

12 Alex Bush makes a great reception for what turned out to be Bay City's only touchdown.
(MyBayCity Photo by John A. Keuvelaar)

Tough tackling here lead by 32 Luther Ware bottled Midland up in the first half.
(MyBayCity Photo by John A. Keuvelaar)

Midland tight end is upended by wolves defenders .
(MyBayCity Photo by John A. Keuvelaar)

10 Ryan Brunette eludes this would be tackler for a wolves first down.
(MyBayCity Photo by John A. Keuvelaar)

33 Trenton Robinson found running room up the middle in the second quarter.
(MyBayCity Photo by John A. Keuvelaar)

33 Trenton Robinson runs around left end for more big yardage .
(MyBayCity Photo by John A. Keuvelaar)

50 Victor Mercado fends off a blocker in the battle of the trenches.
(MyBayCity Photo by John A. Keuvelaar)

23 Justin Reed struggles to hang on to the pass as it falls off his fingertips .
(MyBayCity Photo by John A. Keuvelaar)

The Wolves Dancers fly in their dance routine .
(MyBayCity Photo by John A. Keuvelaar)

Dancing with the Wolves football finale .
(MyBayCity Photo by John A. Keuvelaar)

Bodies were flying as the wolves gave their all to keep their season alive .
(MyBayCity Photo by John A. Keuvelaar)

Midland's halftime adjustments kept Central's passing game and 4 Trenton Martin under pressure all second half .
(MyBayCity Photo by John A. Keuvelaar)

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