Clayton Yanna (10) turns up the field as Elliot Kite blocks for him.
Mineral Point’s second-half offensive momentum pushed the Pointers (3-2) over Southwestern/East Dubuque (0-5) in Friday Night Lights action at Southwestern.
The Pointers wasted no time gaining control of the game. They marched into Warcat territory behind a featured run from Boyer Watters and capped off the drive with a Liam Carey quarterback keeper under 1:30 into the game. The touchdown put the Pointers up 6-0 after their extrapoint attempt was blocked.
Southwestern/East Dubuque responded quickly when senior running back Lucas Foley crossed the goal line to bring the Warcats to six points. The Pointers repaid the Warcats’ earlier block as Jake Dannenberg, Tyler Vondra, and Carey teamed up to block the Warcats’ extra-point attempt.
Mineral Point established the passing game early. Carey completed 15- of- 25 passes for 242 yards on the night, including a touchdown strike to Elliot Kite in the final seconds of the first quarter. Carey topped off the drive with a two-point conversion on a quarterback keeper, putting the Pointers ahead 14-6 at halftime.
Coming out of the halftime break, Carey connected on a 62-yard touchdown pass to Tyler Ingwell, extending Mineral Point’s lead to 15 with 9:39 left in the third quarter.
Mineral Point mounted another methodical drive to open the fourth quarter, finishing with a short touchdown pass to Easton Brunnett. The play capitalized on the Pointers’ offensive surge and built a 28-6 edge over the Warcats.
Foley brought the Warcats back to life for the first time since early in the first quarter with a touchdown run. Foley finished the night with 82 rushing yards. Southwestern/East Dubuque attempted a two-point conversion, but Carey stopped the ball carrier at the goal line.
The Warcats continued to push, storming back into Pointer territory to cap a late drive with a Carson Splinter touchdown run. However, the Pointers ultimately sealed the 28- 18 victory.
