North Fork couldn't quite beat Banning Lewis Academy on Saturday, but the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the 23-point loss they were dealt last Friday. The North Fork Miners fell just short of the Banning Lewis Academy Stallions by a score of 14-12. The Miners have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
When it comes to explaining why North Fork lost, don't look at Derick Sievertsen. Despite the final result, he rushed for 133 yards and a touchdown.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: North Fork was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 211 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 160 rushing yards in 12 consecutive contests dating back to last season.
North Fork's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. Joe Hollembeak picked up that interception and then proceeded to rub salt in the wound by taking it back the other way for a touchdown. What's more, he also racked up 35 rushing yards, the mosthe's had since back in September of 2023.
The critical scores for Banning Lewis Academy came from Cam Leggett and Isaiah Gomez.
North Fork now has a losing record at 1-2. As for Banning Lewis Academy, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
North Fork didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, an 18-7 win vs. Gunnison on the 27th. As for Banning Lewis Academy, they will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Woodland Park at 7:00 p.m. on October 4th. Woodland Park will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Banning Lewis Academy surely won't give up without a fight.
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