Wolverines win in a runaway

Published 12:00 am Thursday, October 18, 2001

GLENVILLE – Last week, coach Tony Barnack predicted a victory for the Glenville-Emmons football team against Granada-Huntley-East Chain/Martin Luther.

Thursday, October 18, 2001

GLENVILLE – Last week, coach Tony Barnack predicted a victory for the Glenville-Emmons football team against Granada-Huntley-East Chain/Martin Luther.

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On Wednesday, the Wolverines showed us why.

Glenville-Emmons dominated in the final game of the regular season, winning 45-26 at Glenville.

Senior co-captain Paul Kleven was the star, accounting for 31 points and amassing 469 all-purpose yards. He threw for 183 yards, ran for 49 yards, returned an interception 96 yards for a touchdown and made 10 tackles.

The Wolverines’ other co-captain, Nick Flatness, had nine tackles and three sacks, leaving him 1.5 sack away from the career school record.

Maurice Chessmore ran for a team-high 75 yards and had 69 yards on three pass receptions.

The Wolverines held the visitors to 43 rushing yards.

Defensive end Derek Lowe had 11 tackles and a fumble recovery. Jake Hansen had an interception and a fumble recovery.

The Wolverines, 2-6, open the nine-man playoffs Tuesday against an opponent to be determined.

GH 6 6 8 6 – 26

GE 16 16 6 7 – 45

First Quarter

GE-Mathis 28 pass from Kleven (Kleven run)

GE-Kleven 96 interception return (Kleven run)

GH-1 run (run failed)

Second Quarter

GE-Chessmore 19 run (Kleven run)

GE-Mathis 11 pass from Kleven (PAT run good)

GH-71 pass (run failed)

Third Quarter

GH-3 run (PAT pass good)

GE-Chessmore 12 run (run failed)

Fourth Quarter

GE-Kleven 7 run (Kleven kick)

GH-46 pass (pass failed)

GH GE

First downs 11 17

Rushing yards 43 168

Passing yards 272 183

Total yards 315 351

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS

RUSHING-GE, Chessmore 14-75, Kleven 9-49, Adams 9-48, Mathis 1-4, Kusuge 5 -7.

PASSING-GE, Kleven 12-19-0, 183.

RECEIVING-GE, Mathis 5-72, Chessmore 3-69, Adams 3-29, Flatness 1-13.