Oakes vs Northern Cass

Recap

Northern Cass 28, Oakes 7

Brooks Crockett scored 3 second half touchdowns to lead Northern Cass to a 28-7 victory over Oakes Friday night at Northern Cass.  The victory improves the Jaguars to 7-0 on the season and gives them a 5-0 record in Region 1A play.

Oakes (4-2, 4-1 in Region 1A) opened the scoring when Beau Thorpe connected with Brody Moore on a 34 yard TD pass.  Thorpe kicked the extra point to put the Tornados ahead 7-0.

When Northern Cass got the ball back, they got a good kickoff return by Brody Zieske to get the ball at the Oakes 36.  5 plays later, the Jaguars tied the game on a 14 yard run by Trever Lee.  The score remained 7-all at halftime.

Northern Cass’ first possession of the third quarter was an 8 play, 80 yard drive that ended when Crockett scored on a 5 yard run and put the Jaguars ahead for the first time at 14-7.  After an Oakes 3 and out, the Jaguars drove 66 yards in 7 plays, ending on a 14 yard pass from Hudson Rietschel to Crockett. It was 21-7, Northern Cass after 3 quarters.

The scoring ended when Crockett scored on a 1 yard run with 8:08 to play.  The game ended 28-7.

Crockett rushed 10 times for 48 yards and caught 7 passes for 72 yards.

Unofficially, Northern Cass outgained Oakes 236 yards to 95, with the Tornados managing just 2 first downs in the second half.

Third-ranked Northern Cass plays second-ranked EEK next Friday at EEK with first place in Region 1 on the line.  Both teams are 5-0 in the region.  Oakes will host Valley City next Friday.