Monday, September 27, 2010

Pioneers Win Big Road Game!

Posting Grinnell's highest total offensive output since 2003 and the school's highest passing yardage since 1994, the Pioneers rolled to a 41-20 win on the road Saturday against conference rival Lake Forest.  Grinnell improves to 3-1 overall and 2-1 in MWC play. 
Mike Bogard '12
Grinnell out gained the Foresters by almost 200 yards and had 478 yards of their 570 through the air.  Quarterback Mike Bogard '12 led the way throwing for 390 yards on 26-37 passing and threw for 4 touchdowns.  Receivers Logan Granera '12, 8 catches for 170 yards and 2 TDs, and Robert Seer '12, 9 catches 112 yards and 2 TDs, were the favorite targets of the Pioneer quarterbacks.  Rookies Jason Peters '14 and Augustus Karisch '11 also recorded their first career touchdowns.

Marquis Bradley '11
 Defensively, the Pioneers were led by senior captain Marquis Bradley '11 who had 11 tackles, 2 sacks, 1 INT, and 1 pass break-up.  First-year Colton Feller '14 also had 9 tackles, .5 for a loss, and a fumble recovery.  As a unit the Black Swarm had 10 TFL, 3 sacks, got 2 turnovers and held Lake Forest to 6-for-19 combined on 3rd and 4th down conversion attempts.

The Pioneers are back at home this Saturday to take on Beloit College (2-2, 2-1 MWC) in a big conference battle.

Go Pioneers!

Read the Lake Forest game story here.