Mikes win on the road, 31-14
Carmichaels trailed 14-7 in the third quarter, but the Mikes rallied with the final 24 points to return home Friday night with a 31-14 Tri-County South Conference victory.
The Mikes improve to 6-1 in the conference and 7-1 overall, and secured second place and a home playoff game. The Rangers go to 4-2 and 6-2.
Dylan Wilson started the comeback for the Mikes in the third quarter with a 34-yard touchdown pass from Kevin Kelly.
Brennan Pelzer scored on a 3-yard run in the third quarter and 4-yard run in the fourth quarter to continue the run. Pelzer also opened the scoring on a 1-yard touchdown run.
Nick Mundell’s 22-yard run cemented the key victory. Mundell carried the ball 28 times for 214 yards.
Ryhan Culberson tied the game on a 53-yard run in the second quarter. Culberson gained 198 yards on 21 carries.
Jacob Baird’s one-yard fumble return gave the Rangers a 14-7 lead in the third quarter.
Tri-County South Conference
Carmichaels 7-0-12-12 — 31
Fort Cherry 0-7-7-0 — 14
First Quarter
Car: Brennen Pelzer 1 run (Christian Mori kick)
Second Quarter
FC: Ryhan Culberson 53 run (Matt Staley kick)
Third Quarter
FC: Jacob Baird 1 fumble recovery (Matt Staley kick)
Car: Dylan Wilson 34 pass from Kevin Kelly (kick failed)
Car: Brennen Pelzer 3 run (run failed)
Fourth Quarter
Car: Brennen Pelzer 4 run (run failed)
Car: Nick Mundell 22 run (run failed)
Records: Carmichaels (6-1, 6-2), Fort Cherry (4-2, 6-2).