Game recap: Scio high school football team holds off Santiam Christian

By Staff Report Oct 12, 2012, 9:40pm

Game recap

Scio (Ore.) had its advantage, which at one point stood at 24 points, drop to three before the final whistle blew on a 24-21 victory over Santiam Christian (Corvallis, Ore.).

The Loggers were up 18-0 at the half after taking the lead on a Nathan Jones touchdown run in the first quarter.

Scio expanded its lead to 24 points entering the fourth quarter. SHS's lone score in the quarter came on a touchdown catch by AJ Holmberg.

With the win the Loggers extended their winning streak to six games. Scio defeated the Boomers 65-14 last week.

SHS's most effective player was Daniel Harper. The senior running back ran for two touchdowns. He has now scored 17 touchdowns on the season.



The defeat comes as a step back for Santiam Christian, which notched a 47-21 victory over Harrisburg in its previous outing.

Scio (6-1) goes up against Salem Academy in a 3A PacWest game matchup next week, while Santiam Christian (5-2) locks horns with Pleasant Hill also in a 3A PacWest game.

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