Destroyers Wake Up in 4th Quarter

On Saturday, Aug. 8, the Destroyers traveled to Rockton to take on the Rush in a non-division game to finish out the MSFL regular season.

The Destroyers couldn’t get anything going offensively through three quarters and were down 19-0 to start the 4th. A fumble recovery by the defense set up a short run for a Destroyers’ touchdown and a 98-yard interception return by TJ Hulbert made the score 19-14 with five minutes left in the game.

Two offensive series by the Destroyers were shut down as they fell to the Rush 19-14.

With the win the Rush improve to 6-1 in regular season play and will host a first-round playoff game. The Destroyers fell to 3-3-1 and will travel to Muskego on Aug. 22 to take on the Hitmen for their first round playoff game.

Standout performers included Quarterback Alex Whitney, who was 7-17 for 85 yards passing and also ran for 14 yards; Running Back Cortez Scott carried 13 times for 43 yards and one touchdown; Wide Receiver TJ Hulbert caught two passes for 51 yards and also had four tackles, one pass deflection, one fumble recovery, one interception and one touchdown on defense; Linebacker Chris LeCloux lead the defense with nine total tackles; Defensive Tackle Travis Weber had a huge game as he racked up seven total tackles, four for loss, one total sack, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery; Defensive End Brian Oudenhoven tallied three total tackles, 2 for loss and 1.5 sacks.