Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask North Central). They claimed a resounding 78-43 win over the Ontonagon Gladiators on the road. The result was nothing new for the Jets, who have now won six contests by 35 points or more so far this season.
Lane Gorzinski was his usual excellent self, rushing for 279 yards and six touchdowns while picking up 13.3 yards per carry, and also throwing for 148 yards and two touchdowns while completing 78.6% of his passes. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 70-yard run. Kaden Malone was another key player, gaining 188 total yards and two touchdowns.
North Central didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Aidyn Burton and Gorzinski. That's the most rushing yards Gorzinski has posted since back in September of 2023. Spencer Willa was another major factor on D, picking up three sacks and making nine total tackles (5.0 for loss).
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, North Central was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 367 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 231 rushing yards in six consecutive matchups.
North Central pushed their record up to 6-1 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. As for Ontonagon, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-3 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. North Central will challenge Gogebic [Johnston/Wakefield] at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in North Central's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last six matches. As for Ontonagon, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Forest Park at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Forest Park will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Ontonagon surely won't give up without a fight.
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