Lake City gets first win
The Lake City football team put together its best game this season, knocking off Post Falls 20-0 in a 5A Inland Empire League opener Friday.
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By Greg Lee
Staff writer
Where did that come from?
The Timberwolves avoided the big mistakes that had plagued them the
first month and the defense came up with a shut out as
In the first four games, opponents averaged 27 points in the first half
alone against the Timberwolves.
“We’ve always had the capability to win,” said LC senior running back
Justin Bryant, who returned after being out three weeks with a dislocated
collarbone. “We did everything right tonight. We didn’t make any mistakes and
pulled together. We didn’t have any big mistakes in the first half and we came
out ready to play – that’s what gave us this win.”
That and solid defense.
It wasn’t mistake free for LC. But at least the T-Wolves didn’t put
themselves in a hole that they couldn’t crawl out of.
“I’ve talked about our guys growing up,” LC coach Van Troxel said.
“(The) seniors and juniors grew up a lot. They played with pride and
determination that we haven’t had. It just makes you feel so good to see kids
make the right step and grow up.”
One yard separated the teams in total offense in the first half. LC
drove to
The Trojans had possession to open the second half and appeared as if
they might finally sustain a drive. But sophomore running back Marcus Colbert
sprained an ankle and had to be helped from the field.
“I feel bad for Lickfold and Colbert,” Troxel said. “They’re really
good players and that’s hard when you lose your two best guys.”
Trojans coach Jeff Hinz wouldn’t use it as an excuse, though.
“They (the T-Wolves) played well, they played their hearts out and they
deserved to win that ballgame,” Hinz said. “It came down to who could get that
first score and they got it. We had our opportunities to win that game and we
just didn’t do it.”
LC scored after a 16-play, 77-yard drive when Brian Griswold plunged in
from a yard out with 7:40 to go.
After forcing PF to punt on its next possession, LC junior QB Mark
Smyly dashed 10 yards after Bryant set up the score with a 65-yard run off a
counter – a play Smyly told Troxel would work.
An interception with 5:49 to go set up LC’s third score.
Bryant rushed for 135 on 13 carries and Smyly had 72 on 17 attempts. Colbert had 99 on 17 rushes.
