Fisher kings of East, Mount retains throne
St. John Fisher was the first team to clinch a trip to the national semifinals, slaying the Beast of the East in a 31-0 shutout of Rowan. The Cardinals will be headed to Ohio, as just the second East Region team other than Rowan to actually win the East bracket. It was St. John Fisher's fifth shutout of the season. Quarterfinal scores on the Scoreboard. Mount Union won the North bracket, defeating Capital 17-14. The Purple Raiders return to the national semifinals, as they have every year since missing out in 1994. Greg Micheli ran for 116 yards and two touchdowns at quarterback for the Purple Raiders, while Nate Kmic carried 38 times for 169 yards in the win. Photo gallery Mary Hardin-Baylor slowed down the Wesley running game but it wasn't enough as Wesley threw for 436 yards and defeated the Crusaders 34-20. Michael Clarke continued his playoff run, catching five balls for 156 yards and an 86-yard touchdown, while defensive end Bryan Robinson had two sacks among his 10 total tackles. Photo gallery St. John's struck first but UW-Whitewater struck last. Ryan Kleppe had three and a half sacks as the Warhawks defeated St. John's 17-14, stopping the Johnnies' final drive when time ran out at the Warhawk 25-yard line. Whitewater, which has now won 16 in a row at home, defeated Wesley 58-6 in the national semifinals last season. Photo gallery Playoffs: Round 3 scores, team capsules, Updated printable bracket, Pick 'em login. | |
| Permalink | Dec 2, 2006 | |
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