Charles Proctor breaks through the Heritage defense for he game-clinching TD.
Proctor had 139 yards on 12 carries.
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Strong 2nd Half Powers Western by Heritage To Remain Undefeated
Charles Proctor's 90 yard TD run seals victory for Western
September 23, 2012
By: John Keuvelaar
Despite Saginaw Heritages one and three record, Western knew they were in for a battle. A battle is just what the Warriors got as Heritage scored 10 points in each of the first two quarters to take a 20-14 lead into halftime.
But defensive adjustments shut down Heritage and a 90 yard run from Charles Proctor in the fourth quarter helped the Warriors remain undefeated as they came away with a 28-20 win.
Cameron Roth celebrates recovering the loose ball for Western.
(MyBayCity Photo by John Keuvelaar)
Heritage came out strong as they marched down to the Warrior four yard line. A strong defensive stand force a 21 yard field goal and a 3-0 lead.
Western immediately responded driving down to the Heritage 7. There QB Joe Ivan rolled right and found Andrew Mudd for a 7 yard scoring strike and a 7-3 lead.
Andrew Mudd races down the field setting up Western's first score.
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Joe Ivan rolls right looking for an open receiver.
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Joe Ivan fires to Andrew Mudd for the team's first touchdown.
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That lead was short lived as Dan Sproull took the ensuing kickoff and raced 80 yards to put Heritage back on top, 10-7. Saginaw Heritage expanded their lead in the second quarter. Putting together a nice drive, work horse Marquin Evans powered the ball in from the 9 yard line and the Eagles were now up 17-7.
Western got the ball moving as they crossed the midfield stripe. Then Ivan connected with Mudd again, this time for 49 yards and a touchdown and the Warriors had pulled to within three points, 17-14.
Andrew Mudd weaves his way through Heritage defenses en route to a 49 yard score.
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The Eagles had their offense rolling much behind the strong running of Marquin Evan who ran for 180 yards on the night on 27 carries. On their last possession of the half, they drove the ball to the Warrior 5 yard line. But with time running out, the Eagles settled for a 22 yard field goal giving them a 20-14 halftime lead.
Cameron Roth closes in on Heritage's Mitchell Binder.
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Charles Proctor makes a touchdown saving tackle on Heritage's Brian Cole.
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Western got the scoring started to begin the second half. Using the balanced attack of Charles Proctor ( 139 yards on 12 carries) and Mason Myers (132 yards on 19 carries) the Warriors drove to the Heritage 5 where Proctor finished off the drive for a 21-20 lead.
Mason Myers charges up the middle behind solid blocking.
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Mason Myers fends off Heritage defensemen.
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The two teams slugged it out before Proctor blistered the Heritage defense. After taking over on the Warrior 10 following a Heritage punt, lightning struck for Western.
Andrew Mudd breaks loose for another big gain.
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Nick Rajewski prevents Heritage runner Brian Cole from reaching the end zone.
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Charles Proctor breaks through the crowd.
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Jon Metz shows the emotion of the game.
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Taking the ball off the right side, Proctor raced past his cheering teammates 90 yards for a touchdown. The score sealed the win for Western making it 28-20.
Western's defense step forward to shut down Heritage in the second half.
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Charles Proctor breaks through the Heritage defense and Charles Proctor races 90 yards for a Warrior touchdown.
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Coach is all smiles as his players celebrate in the background.
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With the win, Western remains undefeated at 5-0. They now will get ready to host always tough Midland Dow (3-2) this Friday.
