Destroyers Fall to Patriots

Destroyers Running Back TaMar Scott evades the opponent on one of 20 carries for 80 yards.

On Saturday, Aug. 1, the Door County Destroyers had their hands full with the number-one team of the MidStates Football League in the Lincoln-Way Patriots. LW scored early and often as they maintained a 42-20 score late in the third quarter. With a couple of defensive stops and two scoring drives, the Destroyers found themselves down by only eight as they recovered an onside kick and set up their offense in great position to tie the game.

With one minute remaining, an interception by the Patriots’ defense deep in their own territory sealed the 42-34 victory and improved their record to 5-0.

With the loss, the Destroyers fell to 3-2-1, which leaves them as the third seed with one game remaining before the start of the playoffs.

Standout performers: Quarterback Alex Whitney was 14-29 for 210 yards and 4 touchdowns; Running Back TaMar Scott ran 20 times for 80 yards; Wide Receiver T.J. Hulbert caught 4 passes for 71 yards and 1 touchdown; Wide Receiver Matt Gajewski hauled in 3 receptions for 47 yards and 2 touchdowns; Safety Bryan Beachler once again did it all as he led the defense with 6 total tackles – 2 for loss, 1 sack and 1 interception. On offense he also caught 2 balls for 58 yards and 1 touchdown; Linebacker Donny Johnson had 6 total tackles with 1 forced fumble; Kicker Eric Natwick was 2-3 on extra points and 2-4 on field goals connecting on a long of 35 yards.