Zeroing in the Don Bosco player for a tackle are Jordan Kriener (22) and Oliver Schmitt (22). (Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz)
In typical Don Bosco fashion, the eight-player sixth-ranked Dons visited Jackson Junction Friday night and dominated the Turkey Valley gridiron. However, the Trojans (4-3, 3-2) weren’t shut out as they suffered a 59-14 loss.
“We had some bright spots but too many missed tackles on defense and a turnover let the score get away from us early. We will have to regroup and get ready for the road trip to Riceville who’s only loss is to Don Bosco,” noted Coach Mark Scott.
The rundown
Don Bosco picked up the first two scores of the game before the Trojans got into a rhythm that led to Oliver Schmitt busting a move into the end zone. A pass from Logan Busta to Caleb Kurtenbach sat Turkey Valley trailing 14-8. With 1:16 left to play in the first quarter, Schmitt hauled in a pass from L. Busta for his second touchdown of the game. The two-point pass failed for the Trojans. When the time expired, the Dons held a 21-14 advantage.
The visitors would go on to score four more times in the second quarter and once in the third, finishing with a field goal in the fourth for the 59-14 district win.
Stats
On the offensive front, Schmitt led the way with 70 yards rushing on 18 carries and hauled in two passes for 63 yards. Burke Busta, L. Busta, Cale Langreck and Treyton Franzen all carried the ball as well for at least two yards. With one reception a piece were JD Kruse, Caleb Kurtenbach, B. Busta and Mitchell Kriener with L. Busta completing 4-of-11 passes for 73 yards.
With 14 total tackles was Schmitt with 10 solo stops. JD Kruse and Russell Nieman had five solo tackles apiece, while Kurtenbach drug down four alone.
Up for grabs
A playoff spot is on the line Friday, Oct. 13, as the Trojans travel to Riceville for the final regular season game of the year. Turkey Valley needs to win the game by more than 13 points to clinch the third automatic playoff bid.
Game stats
Total yards: Turkey Valley 193; Don Bosco 422
Passing (comp/att/yds): Logan Busta (4-11, 73 yds., 1 TD, 1 INT); Cale Langreck (1-1, 19 yds.); Oliver Schmitt (1-2, 12 yds.)
Rushing (att/yds): Schmitt (18-70, 1 TD); Burke Busta (5-9); L. Busta (2-6); Langreck (2-2); Treyton Franzen (2-2)
Receiving (att/yds/TD): Schmitt (2-63, 1 TD); Mitchell Kriener (1-19); JD Kruse (1-12); Caleb Kurtenbach (1-5); B. Busta (1-5)
Tackles (total): Schmitt (14.0); Kurtenbach (6.5); JD Kruse (6.0); Russell Nieman (6.0); B. Busta (5.0); Jordan Kriener (4.0); L. Busta (2.5); M. Kriener (2.0); Hunter Kruse (2.0); Franzen (1.0); Parker Reicks (1.0)
Punts (att/yds): Schmitt (3-78)
Kick-offs (att/yds): Schmitt (3-137, 2 TB)
Kick-off returns (att/yds): Schmitt (8-98); Kurtenbach (1-12)
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