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Central Lakes wins behind the rushing of Dennis Taute
Mon, September 08, 2008 - Posted by Coach Johnson
Raiders rally for 29-22 win
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THIEF RIVER FALLS - After building a 13-8 first quarter lead, the Central Lakes College Raiders football team needed a fourth-quarter comeback to down Northland Saturday 29-22.
Raiders’ quarterback Mike Beehler led the team on a 77-yard, game-winning scoring drive that included two fourth-down conversions. The drive also ate up nine minutes of the fourth quarter.
Dennis Taute, who rushed for 144 yards and two touchdowns, scored the deciding points.
“Taute had a great day running the ball with a lot of determination,” said Raiders head coach Greg Medeck. “He stepped up really big for us. Beehler showed poise and patience in executing the game winning drive. He really displayed why hi is the best quarterback in the league.”
Beehler threw for 193 yards and a touchdown on 11-of-22 passing. Justin Novak caught three passes for 103 yards and Tim Phonvidone caught at 19-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter to help climb the Raider to 22-21.
The story was the Raiders’ ground game and Taute, who scored the Raiders second touchdown of the first quarter for a 13-8 edge. The Raiders finished with 177 rushing yards and 370 yards of total offense.
“It was great to be really challenged by a very good football team and get a good win,” Medeck said. “We are excited to finally come home next week in what is sure to be another tough contest.”
Defensively the Raiders held Northland to 228 yards. Charlie Jacobson tallied 2.5 sacks and Josh Ledin added 1.5 sacks.
Milaca Football players moving on to College Ball
Mon, September 01, 2008 - Posted by Coach Johnson
Dennis Taute and Roy Ash, now members of the Central Lakes Football team in Brainerd, helped the Raiders to a 40-12 win over Fond Du Lac Community College on Friday, August 29th. Ironically, the former Wolves started their college football career on the same field that they ended their high school career, that being, St. Cloud State’s Husky Field. Dennis has been one of the Raider’s runningbacks while Roy has been playing at the strong linebacker spot. Both players saw extensive action in the opening season win for the Raiders.
At Valley City North Dakota, two former linemen helped the Vikings to their opening win. Randy Hjort and Major Hopp are part of the offensive line. Randy, a senior and Major, redshirt freshman have been key players in the Vikings success.
Major Hopp, 6’ 4” 270 lb offensive line
Randy Hjort, 6’ 6” 288 lb offensive line