Raiders seize control early vs. 'Dogs
By Richard Torres, Herald Bulletin Sports Writer
Tyler Pugsley established the Raiders’ ground attack, scoring two rushing touchdowns in the first half. Pugsley’s second score came off a 19-yard dash to the end zone.
York’s rushing score was measured at 29 yards with his second-longest run at 22 yards. Luke Hamm led all Shenandoah rushers with 67 yards.
Cory Criswell and Zach Cole both hauled in scoring strikes from York at 44 and 38 yards, respectively.
York’s ability to hit his receivers in stride partnered with the Raiders’ potent running game plan, helped Shenandoah convert 8 of 11 third-down conversions.
“Zack really came together tonight. He had a heck of a football game,” Widner said. “He did some things that we’ve really been on him to do, and he did them well. He came back after that Centerville game, and he’s gotten better each week.”
Jared Bromegem logged the Raiders’ final score off a 2-yard run, increasing the lead 38-0.
Lapel erased the shutout with 2:06 remaining in the game as Shelby Weeks scored on a 6-yard run against several Raiders’ backups.
“They took away our run game, and a lot of that was due to us playing catch-up,” Lapel coach Nate Andrews said. “We didn’t stop their offense, and we didn’t adjust. When we didn’t, they hurt us where we weren’t.
“They beat us up front on both sides of the ball, and that’s where it starts and finishes.”