PARK RAPIDS - No. 4-4A Detroit Lakes (6-0) shutout Park Rapids 21-0 in wet and windy conditions at Vern Weekley Field Friday night. The Panthers fell to 1-5 overall in a game controlled by Detroit Lakes despite slippery conditions and snow and rain mixed with gusting winds creating poor playing conditions that worsened with the clock.. All of the Laker scoring came in the first half. Forrest Schleske rushed for a seven-yard touchdown at 1:09 of the first quarter for a 7-0 lead.
Quarterback Christian Hedstrom scored late in the second quarter on a nine-yard run in the final minute. On the ensuing drive, Ryan Cihak picked off Jordan McCollum on a tipped pass in the secondary and raced 63 yards to the end zone for a 21-0 lead at the half. Cihak scored with five seconds remaining in the half to send the Lakers to a comfortable three-score lead at the break. As field conditions worsened, both teams were forced to play smashmouth football keeping the ball on the ground equating to a scoreless second half. Detroit Lakes' defense was dominant for a sixth straight game holding Park Rapids to 73 total yards and only four first downs gained. Forrest Schleske carried much of the offensive load carrying 22 times for 92 yards and a touchdown. In short yardage, Schleske and the rest of the Laker running backs were too much for the Panther's defense, which played well keeping Park Rapids within striking distance. Both teams like to throw the ball and passing became nonexistent as the game wore on. Teams were forced to play into the wind and with the 20+ mph gusts in opposite quarters. Footing in the worn middle of the field was slick as stiff mud pockmarked with cleat holes made for little traction to get to wet grass around the ends of the line of scrimmage. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1189924","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"320","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"480"}}]] Schleske found room off an inside counter for bigger gains, but the dive play worked perfectly in eating up the clock and keeping the Panther offense off the field. Cihak's interception was a strong nail in the coffin at the end of the first half. Park Rapids would have had life in the third quarter only down 14-0 and could have channeled underdog momentum. Cihak had the play of the game, another statement touchdown by the Lakers at the end of the half. Hedstrom hit Champa last week with 71 seconds until halftime on a touchdown pass. The week prior, Hedstrom hit Jacob Richter for six points on fourth down at the halftime horn. Those kind of touchdowns are back breakers for defenses and while Park Rapids held Detroit Lakes scoreless in the second half, DL grabbed and held momentum from the opening kick. Luke Payne continued to be a sure thing on point-after kicks making all three of his attempts, two facing into the wind. The victory combined with Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton's 13-0 win at Pequot Lakes leaves the Lakers alone in first place in the Heart O' Lakes - North Conference. Brandon Wayne had 182 yards and a touchdown on 24 carries for the Rebels, who turned the tables shutting out the Patriots. Pequot Lakes had four shutouts in five games coming into Friday's contest. DL can clinch sole possession of the conference title with wins at Perham Friday and at home in the regular season finale on MEA Wednesday at Mollberg Field. Laker results DL 7 14 0 0 - 21 PR 0 0 0 0 - 0 Scoring:First quarter: DL - Schleske 7 run (Payne kick) 1:09 Second quarter: DL - Hedstrom 9 run (Payne kick) 0:48 DL - Cihak 63 INT return (Payne kick) 0:05PARK RAPIDS - No. 4-4A Detroit Lakes (6-0) shutout Park Rapids 21-0 in wet and windy conditions at Vern Weekley Field Friday night. The Panthers fell to 1-5 overall in a game controlled by Detroit Lakes despite slippery conditions and snow and rain mixed with gusting winds creating poor playing conditions that worsened with the clock.. All of the Laker scoring came in the first half. Forrest Schleske rushed for a seven-yard touchdown at 1:09 of the first quarter for a 7-0 lead. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1189920","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"336","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"480"}}]] Quarterback Christian Hedstrom scored late in the second quarter on a nine-yard run in the final minute. On the ensuing drive, Ryan Cihak picked off Jordan McCollum on a tipped pass in the secondary and raced 63 yards to the end zone for a 21-0 lead at the half. Cihak scored with five seconds remaining in the half to send the Lakers to a comfortable three-score lead at the break. As field conditions worsened, both teams were forced to play smashmouth football keeping the ball on the ground equating to a scoreless second half. Detroit Lakes' defense was dominant for a sixth straight game holding Park Rapids to 73 total yards and only four first downs gained. Forrest Schleske carried much of the offensive load carrying 22 times for 92 yards and a touchdown. In short yardage, Schleske and the rest of the Laker running backs were too much for the Panther's defense, which played well keeping Park Rapids within striking distance. Both teams like to throw the ball and passing became nonexistent as the game wore on. Teams were forced to play into the wind and with the 20+ mph gusts in opposite quarters. Footing in the worn middle of the field was slick as stiff mud pockmarked with cleat holes made for little traction to get to wet grass around the ends of the line of scrimmage.
Schleske found room off an inside counter for bigger gains, but the dive play worked perfectly in eating up the clock and keeping the Panther offense off the field. Cihak's interception was a strong nail in the coffin at the end of the first half. Park Rapids would have had life in the third quarter only down 14-0 and could have channeled underdog momentum. Cihak had the play of the game, another statement touchdown by the Lakers at the end of the half. Hedstrom hit Champa last week with 71 seconds until halftime on a touchdown pass. The week prior, Hedstrom hit Jacob Richter for six points on fourth down at the halftime horn. Those kind of touchdowns are back breakers for defenses and while Park Rapids held Detroit Lakes scoreless in the second half, DL grabbed and held momentum from the opening kick. Luke Payne continued to be a sure thing on point-after kicks making all three of his attempts, two facing into the wind. The victory combined with Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton's 13-0 win at Pequot Lakes leaves the Lakers alone in first place in the Heart O' Lakes - North Conference. Brandon Wayne had 182 yards and a touchdown on 24 carries for the Rebels, who turned the tables shutting out the Patriots. Pequot Lakes had four shutouts in five games coming into Friday's contest. DL can clinch sole possession of the conference title with wins at Perham Friday and at home in the regular season finale on MEA Wednesday at Mollberg Field. Laker results DL 7 14 0 0 - 21 PR 0 0 0 0 - 0 Scoring:First quarter: DL - Schleske 7 run (Payne kick) 1:09 Second quarter: DL - Hedstrom 9 run (Payne kick) 0:48 DL - Cihak 63 INT return (Payne kick) 0:05PARK RAPIDS - No. 4-4A Detroit Lakes (6-0) shutout Park Rapids 21-0 in wet and windy conditions at Vern Weekley Field Friday night.The Panthers fell to 1-5 overall in a game controlled by Detroit Lakes despite slippery conditions and snow and rain mixed with gusting winds creating poor playing conditions that worsened with the clock..All of the Laker scoring came in the first half.Forrest Schleske rushed for a seven-yard touchdown at 1:09 of the first quarter for a 7-0 lead.
Quarterback Christian Hedstrom scored late in the second quarter on a nine-yard run in the final minute.On the ensuing drive, Ryan Cihak picked off Jordan McCollum on a tipped pass in the secondary and raced 63 yards to the end zone for a 21-0 lead at the half. Cihak scored with five seconds remaining in the half to send the Lakers to a comfortable three-score lead at the break.As field conditions worsened, both teams were forced to play smashmouth football keeping the ball on the ground equating to a scoreless second half.Detroit Lakes' defense was dominant for a sixth straight game holding Park Rapids to 73 total yards and only four first downs gained.Forrest Schleske carried much of the offensive load carrying 22 times for 92 yards and a touchdown. In short yardage, Schleske and the rest of the Laker running backs were too much for the Panther's defense, which played well keeping Park Rapids within striking distance.Both teams like to throw the ball and passing became nonexistent as the game wore on. Teams were forced to play into the wind and with the 20+ mph gusts in opposite quarters. Footing in the worn middle of the field was slick as stiff mud pockmarked with cleat holes made for little traction to get to wet grass around the ends of the line of scrimmage.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1189924","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"320","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"480"}}]]Schleske found room off an inside counter for bigger gains, but the dive play worked perfectly in eating up the clock and keeping the Panther offense off the field.Cihak's interception was a strong nail in the coffin at the end of the first half. Park Rapids would have had life in the third quarter only down 14-0 and could have channeled underdog momentum. Cihak had the play of the game, another statement touchdown by the Lakers at the end of the half.Hedstrom hit Champa last week with 71 seconds until halftime on a touchdown pass. The week prior, Hedstrom hit Jacob Richter for six points on fourth down at the halftime horn. Those kind of touchdowns are back breakers for defenses and while Park Rapids held Detroit Lakes scoreless in the second half, DL grabbed and held momentum from the opening kick.Luke Payne continued to be a sure thing on point-after kicks making all three of his attempts, two facing into the wind.The victory combined with Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton's 13-0 win at Pequot Lakes leaves the Lakers alone in first place in the Heart O' Lakes - North Conference. Brandon Wayne had 182 yards and a touchdown on 24 carries for the Rebels, who turned the tables shutting out the Patriots. Pequot Lakes had four shutouts in five games coming into Friday's contest. DL can clinch sole possession of the conference title with wins at Perham Friday and at home in the regular season finale on MEA Wednesday at Mollberg Field.Laker resultsDL 7 14 0 0 - 21PR 0 0 0 0 - 0Scoring:First quarter:DL - Schleske 7 run (Payne kick) 1:09Second quarter:DL - Hedstrom 9 run (Payne kick) 0:48DL - Cihak 63 INT return (Payne kick) 0:05PARK RAPIDS - No. 4-4A Detroit Lakes (6-0) shutout Park Rapids 21-0 in wet and windy conditions at Vern Weekley Field Friday night.The Panthers fell to 1-5 overall in a game controlled by Detroit Lakes despite slippery conditions and snow and rain mixed with gusting winds creating poor playing conditions that worsened with the clock..All of the Laker scoring came in the first half.Forrest Schleske rushed for a seven-yard touchdown at 1:09 of the first quarter for a 7-0 lead.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"1189920","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"336","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"480"}}]]Quarterback Christian Hedstrom scored late in the second quarter on a nine-yard run in the final minute.On the ensuing drive, Ryan Cihak picked off Jordan McCollum on a tipped pass in the secondary and raced 63 yards to the end zone for a 21-0 lead at the half. Cihak scored with five seconds remaining in the half to send the Lakers to a comfortable three-score lead at the break.As field conditions worsened, both teams were forced to play smashmouth football keeping the ball on the ground equating to a scoreless second half.Detroit Lakes' defense was dominant for a sixth straight game holding Park Rapids to 73 total yards and only four first downs gained.Forrest Schleske carried much of the offensive load carrying 22 times for 92 yards and a touchdown. In short yardage, Schleske and the rest of the Laker running backs were too much for the Panther's defense, which played well keeping Park Rapids within striking distance.Both teams like to throw the ball and passing became nonexistent as the game wore on. Teams were forced to play into the wind and with the 20+ mph gusts in opposite quarters. Footing in the worn middle of the field was slick as stiff mud pockmarked with cleat holes made for little traction to get to wet grass around the ends of the line of scrimmage.
Schleske found room off an inside counter for bigger gains, but the dive play worked perfectly in eating up the clock and keeping the Panther offense off the field.Cihak's interception was a strong nail in the coffin at the end of the first half. Park Rapids would have had life in the third quarter only down 14-0 and could have channeled underdog momentum. Cihak had the play of the game, another statement touchdown by the Lakers at the end of the half.Hedstrom hit Champa last week with 71 seconds until halftime on a touchdown pass. The week prior, Hedstrom hit Jacob Richter for six points on fourth down at the halftime horn. Those kind of touchdowns are back breakers for defenses and while Park Rapids held Detroit Lakes scoreless in the second half, DL grabbed and held momentum from the opening kick.Luke Payne continued to be a sure thing on point-after kicks making all three of his attempts, two facing into the wind.The victory combined with Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton's 13-0 win at Pequot Lakes leaves the Lakers alone in first place in the Heart O' Lakes - North Conference. Brandon Wayne had 182 yards and a touchdown on 24 carries for the Rebels, who turned the tables shutting out the Patriots. Pequot Lakes had four shutouts in five games coming into Friday's contest. DL can clinch sole possession of the conference title with wins at Perham Friday and at home in the regular season finale on MEA Wednesday at Mollberg Field.Laker resultsDL 7 14 0 0 - 21PR 0 0 0 0 - 0Scoring:First quarter:DL - Schleske 7 run (Payne kick) 1:09Second quarter:DL - Hedstrom 9 run (Payne kick) 0:48DL - Cihak 63 INT return (Payne kick) 0:05
