Going into the season, it appears there are two story lines (at least from afar): Northwest's lack of seniors and a schedule that is considerably weaker than in years' past.
The shortage of senior talent may hurt the team in the first few games but could bode well for the future as younger players gain more experience.
The softer schedule (thanks to a switch to the Capital Area Activities Conference's Gold Division, from the Red) could also help boost their confidence and build toward a much stronger team in 2012.
Only three teams on the Mounties' 2011 schedule had winning records a year ago: Mason (9-2), Leslie (6-4) and Cheboygan (5-4).
And notably absent are teams that went 9-0, 8-1 and 7-2 in the 2010 regular season: Lansing Catholic, Lansing Sexton and St. Johns, respectively.
But the group of younger players won't get to ease into their varsity careers. They kick off Friday at the premier venue in the county: Withington Stadium, against Jackson High.
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Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Season opener vs. Jackson High will be broadcast live
Friday's season opener between Northwest and Jackson High will be broadcast on ESPN Radio 1450, the sports arm of WKHM.
It is the only Northwest game the station plans to broadcast this season. (See the schedule here).
The Mounties and Vikings will square off at Withington Stadium on Friday night.
Jackson High went 3-6 last year, including a 35-20 over Northwest. (See the Jackson Citizen Patriot's preview of J-High here).
It is the only Northwest game the station plans to broadcast this season. (See the schedule here).
The Mounties and Vikings will square off at Withington Stadium on Friday night.
Jackson High went 3-6 last year, including a 35-20 over Northwest. (See the Jackson Citizen Patriot's preview of J-High here).
Friday, October 15, 2010
Jackson High beats Northwest, 35-20
Northwest jumped to a 7-0 lead but then got out-scored badly in the second and third quarters in Friday night's loss at home to Jackson High, according to MLive's High School Sports page.
The final was Jackson 35, Northwest 20.
The Mounties matched their best offensive output of the season with 20 points, including 13 in the fourth quarter.
See MLive's box score here.
Northwest falls to 0-8 on the season while Jackson High improves to 2-6.
Next week, the Mounties wrap up the season at Western, which was 2-5 going into tonight's game against Ida.
The final was Jackson 35, Northwest 20.
The Mounties matched their best offensive output of the season with 20 points, including 13 in the fourth quarter.
See MLive's box score here.
Northwest falls to 0-8 on the season while Jackson High improves to 2-6.
Next week, the Mounties wrap up the season at Western, which was 2-5 going into tonight's game against Ida.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Massey: The game is getting closer
Don't ask me, I have no idea how the Massey Ratings computer works.
But now it is predicting a score of Jackson High 22, Northwest 15.
On my earlier post, it had Northwest scoring 14.
Either way, it doesn't matter, the computer is rarely right.
Last week it had Northwest losing by two touchdowns and the Mounties ended up falling by just 2 points.
Here's hoping for a good game Friday at Mountie Stadium.
But now it is predicting a score of Jackson High 22, Northwest 15.
On my earlier post, it had Northwest scoring 14.
Either way, it doesn't matter, the computer is rarely right.
Last week it had Northwest losing by two touchdowns and the Mounties ended up falling by just 2 points.
Here's hoping for a good game Friday at Mountie Stadium.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Massey Ratings predicts close game against Jackson High
The Massey Ratings computer, for what it's worth, is calling for a one-touchdown game between Northwest and Jackson High on Friday at Mountie Stadium.
The computer predicts the score will be Jackson High 22, Northwest 14.
Of course, last week Massey predicted a two-touchdown loss and it turned out to be a 2-point game.
Does that mean we're in for a 1-point game this week?
A Mountie victory would be the team's first win over Jackson High since 1974. The score that year? 7-6.
The computer predicts the score will be Jackson High 22, Northwest 14.
Of course, last week Massey predicted a two-touchdown loss and it turned out to be a 2-point game.
Does that mean we're in for a 1-point game this week?
A Mountie victory would be the team's first win over Jackson High since 1974. The score that year? 7-6.
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Jackson High heads to Mountie Stadium in Week 8
The Jackson High Vikings are 1-6, but like Northwest they are playing against very tough competition.
On Friday, Jackson lost to undefeated Grand Ledge, 45-21. (Here's the Cit Pat story).
The Mounties and the Vikings will be meeting for the 14th time.
Northwest won the first two games (1973 and 1974) while the Vikings are taken each one since.
See the Rivals Archive for the scores, which come from michigan-football.com.
The last meeting at Mountie Stadium, in 2008, was a 22-21 thriller with Northwest missing a 2-point conversion with 1:03 left to play. (Here's the Cit Pat story for that game).
Last year, the Vikings handled Northwest at Withington, 38-20. (Here's the Cit Pat story).
Just for fun, I have one other Northwest-Jackson High story archived. It's from the Leslie Local on the 1985 season-opener at Withington. Jackson won but it was a close one. (Here's the link.)
A quick by-the-numbers of the rivalry:
6 -- the number of games decided by one touchdown or fewer.
3 -- the number of shutouts (all won by Jackson High).
2 -- the number of 1-point games.
On Friday, Jackson lost to undefeated Grand Ledge, 45-21. (Here's the Cit Pat story).
The Mounties and the Vikings will be meeting for the 14th time.
Northwest won the first two games (1973 and 1974) while the Vikings are taken each one since.
See the Rivals Archive for the scores, which come from michigan-football.com.
The last meeting at Mountie Stadium, in 2008, was a 22-21 thriller with Northwest missing a 2-point conversion with 1:03 left to play. (Here's the Cit Pat story for that game).
Last year, the Vikings handled Northwest at Withington, 38-20. (Here's the Cit Pat story).
Just for fun, I have one other Northwest-Jackson High story archived. It's from the Leslie Local on the 1985 season-opener at Withington. Jackson won but it was a close one. (Here's the link.)
A quick by-the-numbers of the rivalry:
6 -- the number of games decided by one touchdown or fewer.
3 -- the number of shutouts (all won by Jackson High).
2 -- the number of 1-point games.
Friday, November 27, 2009
Familiar schedule for 2010
The Mounties' schedule next fall looks pretty familiar.
According to michigan-football.com, Northwest is playing the same nine teams it competed against in 2009, and in the same order.
I assume that the games that were home this year will be away in 2010, and vice versa, but the Web site does not say where the games will be played.
When I find out, I will post them.
According to michigan-football.com, Northwest is playing the same nine teams it competed against in 2009, and in the same order.
I assume that the games that were home this year will be away in 2010, and vice versa, but the Web site does not say where the games will be played.
When I find out, I will post them.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Cit-Pat, MLive story, stats and photos from Jackson High-Northwest game
Click here to read Mike Pryson's story in the Jackson Citizen Patriot and see photos from Friday's Jackson High-Northwest game.
MLIve team stats here.
MLive player stats here.
MLIve team stats here.
MLive player stats here.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Jackson beats Northwest, 38-20
Jackson Northwest took the opening drive 67 yards in 14 plays for a touchdown.
But after that, the ball game belonged to Jackson High, which scored the next four touchdowns.
The Vikings beat the Mounties 38-20 Friday night at Withington Stadium.
With the win, Jackson High improves to 5-3, keeping their playoff hopes alive.
The Mounties slip to 2-6.
Northwest's season finale will be at home next week against Western.
It could be a huge game for the Panthers. Western needs one more win to qualify for the playoffs and they were losing badly to Ida.
The Mounties could play spoiler next week.
But after that, the ball game belonged to Jackson High, which scored the next four touchdowns.
The Vikings beat the Mounties 38-20 Friday night at Withington Stadium.
With the win, Jackson High improves to 5-3, keeping their playoff hopes alive.
The Mounties slip to 2-6.
Northwest's season finale will be at home next week against Western.
It could be a huge game for the Panthers. Western needs one more win to qualify for the playoffs and they were losing badly to Ida.
The Mounties could play spoiler next week.
Massey Ratings predicts Jackson High win over Northwest
The Massey Ratings computer is predicting that Jackson High will beat Northwest, 28-17.
We'll see.
Kick is in little more than an hour.
Listen here. Click "Listen to WIBM Live!"
We'll see.
Kick is in little more than an hour.
Listen here. Click "Listen to WIBM Live!"
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
WKHM will broadcast Friday's Northwest-Jackson High game from Withington Stadium
WKHM (970 AM) plans to broadcast Friday's game between Jackson Northwest and Jackson High.
The game is being played at Withington Stadium.
Click for the link to listen.
The Mounties (2-5) are looking to salvage their season and also to get some payback from last year's turnover-laden 22-21 loss to the Vikings. (Read last year's Jackson Citizen Patriot story here).
Jackson High (4-3) must win its final two games to earn an automatic playoff bid.
The game is being played at Withington Stadium.
Click for the link to listen.
The Mounties (2-5) are looking to salvage their season and also to get some payback from last year's turnover-laden 22-21 loss to the Vikings. (Read last year's Jackson Citizen Patriot story here).
Jackson High (4-3) must win its final two games to earn an automatic playoff bid.
Monday, October 12, 2009
For Jackson High, playoffs start Friday against Northwest
Jackson High needs to win its final two games to secure an automatic bid to the playoffs.
The first of those two games is Friday at Withington Stadium against Northwest.
"This is one of those throw-out-the-records games," Jackson High coach Jack Fairly told the Jackson Citizen Patriot.
Read the Citizen Patriot story here.
The first of those two games is Friday at Withington Stadium against Northwest.
"This is one of those throw-out-the-records games," Jackson High coach Jack Fairly told the Jackson Citizen Patriot.
Read the Citizen Patriot story here.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Jackson Northwest beats Lansing Waverly, 21-6
Jackson Northwest beat Lansing Waverly, 21-6, Friday to improve to 2-5.
The Mounties did not throw the ball once but running back Jordan Piepkow rushed for 265 yards in front of the homecoming crowd.
Read the Jackson Citizen Patriot story here.
Next week, Northwest heads to Withington Stadium to take on Jackson High.
The Vikings are 4-3 after losing Friday to Grand Ledge, 21-20. They must beat the Mounties if they hope to keep their playoff hopes alive.
The Mounties did not throw the ball once but running back Jordan Piepkow rushed for 265 yards in front of the homecoming crowd.
Read the Jackson Citizen Patriot story here.
Next week, Northwest heads to Withington Stadium to take on Jackson High.
The Vikings are 4-3 after losing Friday to Grand Ledge, 21-20. They must beat the Mounties if they hope to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Friday, January 30, 2009
Jackson Northwest Mounties add Belleville Tigers as Week 4 opponent in 2009
The Jackson Northwest Mounties have found a replacement for Tecumseh in 2009.
For the first time, the Mounties will play the Belleville Tigers, according to michigan-football.com.
Belleville went 0-9 in 2008 and in 2007.
In fact, the Tigers haven't won a game since Oct. 6, 2006 when they beat Dearborn Fordson, 21-14. Belleville finished the 2006 season 2-7.
Belleville in 2009 will also play Redford Union, a team some Northwest fans may recall from the late 1980s and early 1990s.
For the first time, the Mounties will play the Belleville Tigers, according to michigan-football.com.
Belleville went 0-9 in 2008 and in 2007.
In fact, the Tigers haven't won a game since Oct. 6, 2006 when they beat Dearborn Fordson, 21-14. Belleville finished the 2006 season 2-7.
Belleville in 2009 will also play Redford Union, a team some Northwest fans may recall from the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Rivals archive: Northwest vs. Jackson High
Northwest has played Jackson High 15 times.
The Vikings lead the series 12-3
2000s
2011 - Northwest 36, Jackson 35 (OT)
2010 - Jackson 35, Northwest 20
2009 - Jackson 38, Northwest 20
2008 - Jackson 22, Northwest 21
2007 - Jackson 55, Northwest 35
1980s
1987 - Jackson 14, Northwest 7
1986 - Jackson 6, Northwest 0
1985 - Jackson 19, Northwest 13
1984 - Jackson 27, Northwest 12
1970s
1978 - Jackson 52, Northwest 0
1977 - Jackson 44, Northwest 0
1976 - Jackson 20, Northwest 6
1975 - Jackson 26, Northwest 7
1974 - Northwest 7, Jackson 6
1973 - Northwest 27, Jackson 24
Scores come from michigan-football.com.
The Vikings lead the series 12-3
2000s
2011 - Northwest 36, Jackson 35 (OT)
2010 - Jackson 35, Northwest 20
2009 - Jackson 38, Northwest 20
2008 - Jackson 22, Northwest 21
2007 - Jackson 55, Northwest 35
1980s
1987 - Jackson 14, Northwest 7
1986 - Jackson 6, Northwest 0
1985 - Jackson 19, Northwest 13
1984 - Jackson 27, Northwest 12
1970s
1978 - Jackson 52, Northwest 0
1977 - Jackson 44, Northwest 0
1976 - Jackson 20, Northwest 6
1975 - Jackson 26, Northwest 7
1974 - Northwest 7, Jackson 6
1973 - Northwest 27, Jackson 24
Scores come from michigan-football.com.
Sunday, January 4, 2009
THE RIVALS
Below are all the teams Northwest has played since 1957, in order of the number of times the Mounties have played each team. In parenthesis is the record against each opponent.
45 ... Western (25-18-2)
26 ... Eaton Rapids (11-15)
24 ... Lumen Christi (0-24)
23 ... Mason (4-19)
22 ... Columbia Central (14-8)
18 ... East Jackson (14-4)
17 ... Charlotte (2-15)
17 ... Haslett (6-11)
17 ... Lansing Catholic Central (5-12)
16 ... Michigan Center (10-5-1)
16 ... Napolean (10-6)
16 ... Vandercook Lake (5-10-1)
15 ... Jackson High (3-12)
15 ... Tecumseh (6-9)
14 ... Concord (5-7-2)
12 ... Chelsea (5-7)
12 ... Leslie (5-7)
10 ... Lake Odessa Lakewood (1-9)
10 ... Lansing Waverly (3-7)
8 ... Hillsdale (3-5)
7 ... Okemos (0-7)
6 ... Battle Creek Harper Creek (5-1)
6 ... Saint Johns (0-6)
6 ... Williamston (2-4)
5 ... Albion (1-4)
5 ... Hanover-Horton (4-1)
5 ... Marshall (1-4)
5 ... Redford Union (2-3)
4 ... Coldwater (1-3)
4 ... Grass Lake (1-3)
4 ... Hastings (1-3)
4 ... Ionia (0-4)
4 ... Lansing Sexton (0-4)
4 ... Owosso (2-2)
4 ... Sturgis (2-2)
3 ... Fowlerville (1-2)
3 ... Jackson Parkside (0-3)
3 ... Muskegon Heights (1-2)
3 ... Springport (2-1)
3 ... Ypsilanti Willow Run (1-2)
2 ... Battle Creek Pennfield (0-2)
2 ... Belleville (1-1)
2 ... Cement City (1-1)
2 ... Cheboygan (0-2)
2 ... Dearborn (0-2)
2 ... Dimondale (1-1)
2 ... Dundee (1-1)
2 ... Inkster (2-0)
2 ... Kalamazoo Loy Norrix (1-1)
2 ... Lansing Boys Training (1-1)
2 ... Ottawa Lake Whiteford (0-2)
2 ... South Lyon (0-2)
2 ... Stockbridge (2-0)
2 ... Woodhaven (1-1)
1 ... Albion Starr Commonwealth (1-0)
1 ... Ann Arbor Huron (1-0)
1 ... Cadillac (1-0)
1 ... Croswell Lexington (1-0)
1 ... Delton Kellogg (0-1)
1 ... DeWitt (0-1)
1 ... Flat Rock (1-0)
1 ... Grand Ledge (1-0)
1 ... Ida (0-1)
1 ... Jackson Saint Mary (0-1)
1 ... Perry (1-0)
1 ... Pinckney (0-1)
1 ... Riverview (0-1)
1 ... Riverview Gabriel Richard (0-1)
1 ... Romulus (1-0)
1 ... Sunfield (1-0)
1 ... Temperance Bedford (1-0)
1 ... Webberville (1-0)
1 ... Ypsilanti Lincoln (1-0)
Information is according to Michigan-Football.com.
Click here to view The Archive.
45 ... Western (25-18-2)
26 ... Eaton Rapids (11-15)
24 ... Lumen Christi (0-24)
23 ... Mason (4-19)
22 ... Columbia Central (14-8)
18 ... East Jackson (14-4)
17 ... Charlotte (2-15)
17 ... Haslett (6-11)
17 ... Lansing Catholic Central (5-12)
16 ... Michigan Center (10-5-1)
16 ... Napolean (10-6)
16 ... Vandercook Lake (5-10-1)
15 ... Jackson High (3-12)
15 ... Tecumseh (6-9)
14 ... Concord (5-7-2)
12 ... Chelsea (5-7)
12 ... Leslie (5-7)
10 ... Lake Odessa Lakewood (1-9)
10 ... Lansing Waverly (3-7)
8 ... Hillsdale (3-5)
7 ... Okemos (0-7)
6 ... Battle Creek Harper Creek (5-1)
6 ... Saint Johns (0-6)
6 ... Williamston (2-4)
5 ... Albion (1-4)
5 ... Hanover-Horton (4-1)
5 ... Marshall (1-4)
5 ... Redford Union (2-3)
4 ... Coldwater (1-3)
4 ... Grass Lake (1-3)
4 ... Hastings (1-3)
4 ... Ionia (0-4)
4 ... Lansing Sexton (0-4)
4 ... Owosso (2-2)
4 ... Sturgis (2-2)
3 ... Fowlerville (1-2)
3 ... Jackson Parkside (0-3)
3 ... Muskegon Heights (1-2)
3 ... Springport (2-1)
3 ... Ypsilanti Willow Run (1-2)
2 ... Battle Creek Pennfield (0-2)
2 ... Belleville (1-1)
2 ... Cement City (1-1)
2 ... Cheboygan (0-2)
2 ... Dearborn (0-2)
2 ... Dimondale (1-1)
2 ... Dundee (1-1)
2 ... Inkster (2-0)
2 ... Kalamazoo Loy Norrix (1-1)
2 ... Lansing Boys Training (1-1)
2 ... Ottawa Lake Whiteford (0-2)
2 ... South Lyon (0-2)
2 ... Stockbridge (2-0)
2 ... Woodhaven (1-1)
1 ... Albion Starr Commonwealth (1-0)
1 ... Ann Arbor Huron (1-0)
1 ... Cadillac (1-0)
1 ... Croswell Lexington (1-0)
1 ... Delton Kellogg (0-1)
1 ... DeWitt (0-1)
1 ... Flat Rock (1-0)
1 ... Grand Ledge (1-0)
1 ... Ida (0-1)
1 ... Jackson Saint Mary (0-1)
1 ... Perry (1-0)
1 ... Pinckney (0-1)
1 ... Riverview (0-1)
1 ... Riverview Gabriel Richard (0-1)
1 ... Romulus (1-0)
1 ... Sunfield (1-0)
1 ... Temperance Bedford (1-0)
1 ... Webberville (1-0)
1 ... Ypsilanti Lincoln (1-0)
Information is according to Michigan-Football.com.
Click here to view The Archive.
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Northwest football archive: Sept. 6, 1985
Jackson High 19
Northwest 13
Withington Stadium
Sept. 6, 1985
This story has been republished from the Leslie Local.
"Mounties Lose Tough Game"
By Jeff Rietsma
If Friday night's varsity football game at Jackson High is any indication of what kind of year the Northwest Mounties are in for, then it's going to be another long and frustrating season.
The Mounties looked very sharp and played consistent football, but ended up losing to the Vikings of Jackson High, 19-13.
On a very hot and muggy night, the two teams played in a clean game on the wet, slippery artificial turf at Withington Stadium.
The Mounties received the opening kick-off and didn't waste much time getting on the scoreboard. Seniors Kevin Miller and Ed Mosson took turns running the ball until Miller broke through the Viking defense to score on a two-yard run with 8:31 remaining in the first quarter. Dave Weller chipped in the extra point to give the Mounties a quick 7-0 lead. The Northwest sideline was filled with electricity.
That celebration came to a quick end when Jackson's Chris Simpson returned the following kick-off 93 yards for an apparent touchdown, but a clipping penalty on the Vikings brought the ball back to their 14 yard line. The Northwest defense held Jackson scoreless in the first quarter, to keep a 7-0 lead going into the second quarter.
Jackson High finally got on the board at 8:33 in the second quarter on a 67 yard drive that took six plays.
Later in the same quarter, the running efforts of seniors Bruce Thomas, Jay Ciokajlo, and junior Ross Dandurand, enabled Northwest to score with 4:04 left in the half. The 70-yard series was capped by a six-yard run by workhorse, Ed Mosson.
The try for a two-point conversion failed, as Northwest gripped a 13-7 halftime lead.
Both teams played tough in the third quarter, holding each other scoreless.
But with 11:14 left in the game, Jackson High started their comeback rally with a touchdown. They failed on the two-point attempt, and the score was tied, 13-13.
Tension mounted later in the fourth quarter. With 3:14 left to play, the score tied, Jackson was fouth-and-five on Northwest's 12-yard line. The Mountie defense stopped the Vikings right in their tracks, but a personal foul penalty was charged to Northwest that gave Jackson the five yards they needed for the first down, and the opportunity to score. They did just that with 2:28 remaining. The visions of victory for Northwest turned to horror and disgust, particularly for head coach Tom Goodwin.
The only chance Northwest had was with 37 seconds left to play, the Mounties had the ball on Jackson's 28-yard line with fourth-and-eight to go. Quarterback Scott Robertson's pass sailed over Mosson's head, and the game was history.
By looking at the statistics, the Mounties held the upper hand in almost every category.
They lead Jackson in total yards, 300-259. Scott Robertson completed two passes in eight attempts for 41 yards. Jackson High didn't even attempt a pass. Both teams had 13 first downs. Jackson was penalized, 85 yards to Northwest's 55 yards. Neither team committed a turnover.
Individually, Ed Mosson led Northwest's fine running game with 89 yards. Jay Ciokajlo headed Northwest's defense with five tackles.
But the important statistic was the final score, and that was in Jackson's favor.
Mountie coach Tom Goodwin refused to talk after the game.
Northwest drops to 0-1 for the season, and will face Lansing Catholic Central at home Friday. Kick-off will be at 7:30 p.m.
Northwest 13
Withington Stadium
Sept. 6, 1985
This story has been republished from the Leslie Local.
"Mounties Lose Tough Game"
By Jeff Rietsma
If Friday night's varsity football game at Jackson High is any indication of what kind of year the Northwest Mounties are in for, then it's going to be another long and frustrating season.
The Mounties looked very sharp and played consistent football, but ended up losing to the Vikings of Jackson High, 19-13.
On a very hot and muggy night, the two teams played in a clean game on the wet, slippery artificial turf at Withington Stadium.
The Mounties received the opening kick-off and didn't waste much time getting on the scoreboard. Seniors Kevin Miller and Ed Mosson took turns running the ball until Miller broke through the Viking defense to score on a two-yard run with 8:31 remaining in the first quarter. Dave Weller chipped in the extra point to give the Mounties a quick 7-0 lead. The Northwest sideline was filled with electricity.
That celebration came to a quick end when Jackson's Chris Simpson returned the following kick-off 93 yards for an apparent touchdown, but a clipping penalty on the Vikings brought the ball back to their 14 yard line. The Northwest defense held Jackson scoreless in the first quarter, to keep a 7-0 lead going into the second quarter.
Jackson High finally got on the board at 8:33 in the second quarter on a 67 yard drive that took six plays.
Later in the same quarter, the running efforts of seniors Bruce Thomas, Jay Ciokajlo, and junior Ross Dandurand, enabled Northwest to score with 4:04 left in the half. The 70-yard series was capped by a six-yard run by workhorse, Ed Mosson.
The try for a two-point conversion failed, as Northwest gripped a 13-7 halftime lead.
Both teams played tough in the third quarter, holding each other scoreless.
But with 11:14 left in the game, Jackson High started their comeback rally with a touchdown. They failed on the two-point attempt, and the score was tied, 13-13.
Tension mounted later in the fourth quarter. With 3:14 left to play, the score tied, Jackson was fouth-and-five on Northwest's 12-yard line. The Mountie defense stopped the Vikings right in their tracks, but a personal foul penalty was charged to Northwest that gave Jackson the five yards they needed for the first down, and the opportunity to score. They did just that with 2:28 remaining. The visions of victory for Northwest turned to horror and disgust, particularly for head coach Tom Goodwin.
The only chance Northwest had was with 37 seconds left to play, the Mounties had the ball on Jackson's 28-yard line with fourth-and-eight to go. Quarterback Scott Robertson's pass sailed over Mosson's head, and the game was history.
By looking at the statistics, the Mounties held the upper hand in almost every category.
They lead Jackson in total yards, 300-259. Scott Robertson completed two passes in eight attempts for 41 yards. Jackson High didn't even attempt a pass. Both teams had 13 first downs. Jackson was penalized, 85 yards to Northwest's 55 yards. Neither team committed a turnover.
Individually, Ed Mosson led Northwest's fine running game with 89 yards. Jay Ciokajlo headed Northwest's defense with five tackles.
But the important statistic was the final score, and that was in Jackson's favor.
Mountie coach Tom Goodwin refused to talk after the game.
Northwest drops to 0-1 for the season, and will face Lansing Catholic Central at home Friday. Kick-off will be at 7:30 p.m.
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