Amherst Pulls Away Late in Win over Spencer/Columbus

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Spencer(OnFocus) – The Spencer/Columbus Rockets stayed close with Amherst throughout before the visitors pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 36-14 CWC-Large Win.

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S/C took the lead on a Brock Bennington 13 yard touchdown run in the first quarter. Bennington’s 19 yard touchdown in the second quarter provided S/C with a 14-7 halftime lead.

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Amherst held a 21-14 lead into the fourth quarter before adding a pair of touchdowns late to seal the win.

“I was proud of our effort throughout the evening. We had a very good first half and were down a score with about 3 minutes to go when Amherst converted on 3rd and over 20,” said S/C Head Coach Jason Gorst. “Things got away from us at the end.”

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“Nathan Rucker had a great evening blocking as a TE.  Carson Kilty stepped up very well when he moved to guard,” Gorst added. “We are improving each week and need to continue to do so.”

Central Wisconsin 2021 Football Schedules

1 2 3 4 F
Amherst 0 7 14 15 36
Spencer/Columbus 6 8 0 0 14

GAME STATS:  Amherst 26 @ SC 14

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