Game recap: McShanag's four rushing touchdowns take Northwest Christian past Arizona Lutheran Academy

By Staff Report Oct 5, 2012, 10:30pm

Game recap

Northwest Christian (Phoenix, Ariz.) defeat Arizona Lutheran Academy (Phoenix, Ariz.) 66-28 after a strong game from Hunter McShanag, who rushed for four touchdowns. Thanks to the stand out performance the senior now has nine touchdowns on the season.

The Crusaders were up 49-21 at the half after taking the lead on a touchdown run by McShanag in the first quarter.

Northwest Christian expanded its lead to 45 points entering the fourth quarter. NC scored three times in the third, including once on a field goal by Riley Fitzgerald.

Alfred Erives made a difference for the Coyotes. The senior running back ran for two touchdowns and caught one touchdown. His performance brought his touchdown total to 20 on the year.

A 48-0 Northwest Christian victory was the result when the squads faced off last season.



The loss comes after Arizona Lutheran Academy defeated Sequoia 56-0 last week.

In a non-conference game next week Northwest Christian (7-0) takes on Camp Verde, and Arizona Lutheran Academy (5-2) will go up against Bourgade Catholic in a V Section II game.

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