Bobcats win on the road

By RICHARD HETTINGER
When we say on the road, it was just that, over 100 miles, but it was nice to come away with a big win. Circumstances did not allow me to attend the game but I will try to supply a few stats and comments from the coach.
Score by quarters Drexel 0, 6, 8 and 7 for a nice 21 total while Northwest was being shut down by our defense. Final Drexel 21, Northwest 0. Statistically the Bobcats dominated with 17 first downs to 10, rushing Bobcats 198 and Northwest 131, passing Bobcats 188, NW 27. Total yards: NW 158 and Bobcats 386.
Individual stats: receiving, Hadley 8 for 110 and 1 score; Allen 3 for 76; Thomas 1 for 5 yards. Rushing yards were scrambled in the stats and unable to detect. Tackles on defense: Allen 11, J. Roberts 8.5, Seba 11, West 5. Shipley and Seba each scored a rushing touchdown, Seba to Hadley for passing TD, extra points: Hadley 2 rushing, Shipley 1 kick.
Coach Hudson had this to say about the win. “Coach Danneman’s defense was the story of our win at NW. Offensively we moved the ball, but then we turned the ball over 4 times. Northwest ran a variety of offensive sets that we hadn’t seen before and the kids started following their checks and were able to overcome Northwest. Lonnie West has been playing well all season, but is hardly noticed. Nothing real colorful, but very consistent. Joe, Zack, Tony and...
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PHOTO: Drexel linemen prepare for the Northwest defense during the contest last Friday night. Photo by Kevin Gunnels