The Jackson Polar Bears had their best third quarter of the season. In a span of 3:02, the Lake Blue Streaks saw a 20-10 halftime lead dissipate into a 25-20 Polar Bears advantage after three quarters. Just when it seemed that the Blue Streaks were about finish the game with fewer points for the sixth consecutive time this season and with their pride on the line, the visitors turned to senior running back Tyler Crowl. Using one monumental defensive stand the Streaks triumphed 28-25 in front of a crowd of nearly 8,000 at Robert Fife Stadium. Lake obtained their first Federal League win of the season and more importantly, advanced their record to 3-5 on the season. Most importantly, they were able to keep alive their hopes for a post-season appearance. But they will need to gain victories the next two weeks over Austintown-Fitch and Dresden Tri-Valley along with help from other teams if they are to participate in the Division II playoffs again. But for right now, getting a victory is what counts the most according to Lake head football coach Jeff Durbin. "This is a great, great win, Man!" Durbin roared. "It's huge! We had a lot of players make plays for us and come through tonight." It was a hard-hitting contest that lived up to its billing and left both teams nursing injuries when the warfare on the gridiron concluded. But no one stepped up bigger than senior running back Tyler Crowl. The 5-foot, 9-inches senior scored two touch ...
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The Jackson Polar Bears had their best third quarter of the season. In a span of 3:02, the Lake Blue Streaks saw a 20-10 halftime lead dissipate into a 25-20 Polar Bears advantage after three quarters. Just when it seemed that the Blue Streaks were about finish the game with fewer points for the sixth consecutive time this season and with their pride on the line, the visitors turned to senior running back Tyler Crowl. Using one monumental defensive stand the Streaks triumphed 28-25 in front of a crowd of nearly 8,000 at Robert Fife Stadium. Lake obtained their first Federal League win of the season and more importantly, advanced their record to 3-5 on the season. Most importantly, they were able to keep alive their hopes for a post-season appearance. But they will need to gain victories the next two weeks over Austintown-Fitch and Dresden Tri-Valley along with help from other teams if they are to participate in the Division II playoffs again. But for right now, getting a victory is what counts the most according to Lake head football coach Jeff Durbin. "This is a great, great win, Man!" Durbin roared. "It's huge! We had a lot of players make plays for us and come through tonight." It was a hard-hitting contest that lived up to its billing and left both teams nursing injuries when the warfare on the gridiron concluded. But no one stepped up bigger than senior running back Tyler Crowl. The 5-foot, 9-inches senior scored two touch ...