Rapids nips Marshfield

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Marshfield (OnFocus) – An evenly matched game among two longtime rivals from the former Wisconsin Valley Conference took to the field, and when the dust settled, Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln picked a 14-13 win in VFA action.

Each team had a pair of touchdowns, but it was Rapids that converted both of their extra points in deciding the game.

Marshfield  scored first to take a 7-0 lead before Rapids scored twice in the second quarter. Leo Brostowitz scored on a 2 yard run and Dylan Lisitza added a four yard touchdown reception from Caden Sengbusch to give Rapids a 14-7 lead at the half.

Brostowitz led all rushers with 87 yards on 21 carries.

Lisitza had 5 catches for 34 yards.

Rapids outgained Marshfield 173 yards to 170 in the defensive battle.

Peter Rucker led Rapids on defense with 8 tackles, and Keegan Christy added 6 tackles.

Penalties hurt Marshfield, to the tune of 100 yards on 9 penalties, while Rapids was penalized twice for 12 yards.

1 2 3 4 F
Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln 0 14 0 0 14
Marshfield 7 0 6 0 13

 

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David Keech
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David Keech is a retired teacher and works as a sportswriter, sports official and as an educational consultant. He has reported on amateur sports since 2011, known as 'KeechDaVoice.' David can be reached at [email protected]