Fans were treated to a battle of the Panthers on Friday. Birch Run came out on top against Mt. Morris by a score of 29-16. The final result isn't all that surprising considering Birch Run's considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Michigan football rankings (they are ranked 199th, while Mt. Morris is ranked 430th).
Garett Martinus threw for 84 yards and one TD. Joseph Leach was his top target, picking up 39 receiving yards and one touchdown. On the ground, Andrew Dodak rushed for 119 yards and a pair of scores on only 15 carries.
Several Panthers players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Dion Savage, who rushed for 90 yards and one touchdown. Another player making a difference was Jeremiah Gilbert, who rushed for 39 yards and one score.
Birch Run now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Mt. Morris, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Birch Run is set to take on their familiar foe New Lothrop at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Mt. Morris will face off against rival Chesaning at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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