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Now to the press box for the high school football game of the week.

10 and 0.

Lake Linden, Hubble Lakes, back here at Warner Field one more time.

Jake Condon filling in for Jimmy the Greek young today and we have an absolute stunner of a game coming up for you here on 107.3.

The U for two teams, perfect thus far through the season.

both sitting at 10-0, both with illustrious wins under their belt, getting ready for what will be by far the biggest games of both of their respective seasons, looking to advance to the Division 2 8-man state semifinal game next week.

going to be a fantastic one between these two teams.

Like I mentioned, both sitting with 10 and 0 records thus far, both sitting around 50 points a game in offense.

The big number to look out for though, the Gaylord St.

Mary Cathedral snowbirds averaging 2.2 points allowed per game this season.

Can do the math there, only 10 games, so pretty quick multiplication problem for you there.

That means they've given up 22 points all year long.

That is an absurd stat line in their first round matchup They beat st.

Ignis the final score of that one 55 to 6 so a fantastic snowbirds team making the trek up to Lake Linden for what is going to be a Season defining game for both of these squads last time these two teams matched up back in 1989 the lakes were able to win 24 to 6 but obviously

Now nearly 40 years in the future, quite a bit has changed and it looks like the snowbirds are coming into this game despite being on the road as the favorite just based on how impeccable their defense has been.

but we'll see if the lakes can get out in front and hold on with the electric offense we've seen all season long from this squad.

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The Gaylord St.

Mary Cathedral snowbirds are coached by Kevin O'Connell.

No, that is not the coach of the Minnesota Vikings.

It is a separate individual.

He will be

leading the team quarterbacked by his son Nathan O'Connell, the junior six foot five quarterback.

He's been.

Frankly, lighting up opposing defenses all season long, a big reason why this Snowbird squad has gotten to over 50 points a game of offense.

Likely going to be the best quarterback the Lakes have had to face defensively all season long.

So we'll get to see just how good this Lakes defensive unit led largely by Josh Davatella is against a fantastic passing squad that also has an exceptional dual threat player at quarterback ready to wreak havoc on the front side.

We're going to take a quick break and we'll be right back with our Superior Service Towing Coaches interview with Lake Linden Hufflehead Coach Bret Shurvey after these messages right here on 107-3 The Uper.

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interviews with Lakeland and Hubble head coach Brett Gervais.

Let's go ahead and roll that tape now and see what the coach of the lakes has to think about this crucial playoff match.

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I want to step in for you the upper handers.

Apparently I showed this to in coach's interview today is with Lakeland and Hubble lakes head coach Brett Gervais.

Coach, thanks again for taking a few moments to step by and talk to us.

Yeah, thanks for being here to cover us all season.

Yeah, so

Starting off, I want to start big picture first.

You're 10-0 this season.

I'm defeated in the regular season for the first time since 2016, won your first playoff game against Powers North Central 44-25 last week.

Just, I know you've been the coach of some very good late teams over the years here already, but what makes this team just that much better or so much different in comparison to previous seasons?

I would say our off-season prep has just been better, you know, from going

even if you go back to February when they were still playing basketball at that point, there was just a little bit more buy-in with the competitiveness and getting into the weight room and getting their bodies right and then leading into the spring into track season on the track coach.

So you could just tell that the guys wanted to win.

They wanted to be the premier athletes of this area and just try to see, you know, roll the dice at that point and see what you got after you put all the hard work in.

So that's what I've been able to see.

They just, they want to grind.

They want to be a part of that process a lot more than other

groups.

It's been a really dominant season so far being matched up against the teams in the Great Lakes 8 and your first round playoff opponent also a Great Lakes team actually but now you're starting to get into a wider statewide pool of competition now the top eight teams in your division so you're seeing the real cream of the crop across the state now.

So what has the message been to these players and to the coaching staff to be ready for what really is going to be the top tier of talent in the state of Michigan?

The big thing with me is analyzing film

And then when you're coming to practice, you have to be ready the neck up, right?

You have to be able to study what they're doing and how they're doing it because, you know, in years past, you see the same team.

We've seen North Central, you know, eight times in the last four years.

So you kind of understand their athletes, what they're trying to do, what their philosophy is.

When you have to rely just on tape, it's a lot harder.

So.

We're relying on our scout team, you know, to be able to simulate what they're trying to do and that speed that they bring.

And then like you said, it's the next level now.

So everybody's competitive, you know, whereas you might have had a physical advantage on some of the other teams, not really anymore.

Now it comes down to who's going to play better, who's ready to bring it physically, play in the elements, you know, it will be cold, being colder, maybe rainy, whatever, you know, play through that kind of stuff.

And taking a look at

Gaylord St.

Mary, the team that you're going to be facing up against this week, I want

to start with the offensive side of the ball for your squad based on what you've seen from any game field that you've been able to get your hands on over the course of this season, taking a look at how their defense is schemed.

Do you expect any substantial change in how the offense is going to operate in this game or do you have any particular game plan diversity that's going to be specifically built for this

squad?

It is a bit different this week and it's primarily different because they play a style that is more of a 26, two down six DB's or six line

backer DB's or a 35 and so when you're dealing with that you have to

Teach your lineman.

Hey, if you're not covered up, you got to fly out in space and get a body on a body.

And it's tough because they're physical.

They're fast.

That's the defense that's set up to give up maybe three, four.

They're fine with that, but not the big ones.

So I practice all week.

You know, a few years ago, we faced a team in inland lakes and they did the same thing.

That style of football might be a little bit more prevalent downstate, but trying to get bodies on bodies out in space is tough.

So we're just trying to script that all, all practice week.

All right.

And

The defense for Gaylord St.

Mary seems to be the real thing to keep an eye out for on that squad.

They've allowed 22 points this season, not in any particular game, but all season long, no more than eight points to any particular opponent.

So a tall task ahead for the offense.

But taking a look at their offense now, they've got their quarterback Nathan O'Connell.

He's a junior, but he looks to be a pretty fantastic field general quarterback for them, pretty active in the running game as well.

So is containing him going to be your priority?

on defense or are there enough weapons on this squad that you're trying to spread out and make sure you just cover all your bases as best you can?

Yeah, there's enough weapons.

You know, he is the focal point of a lot of the things they do because he's a tall, smart kid.

He's physical.

He's playing both sides of the ball.

But they have too many athletes around to just focus on one guy.

They really do.

And watching them offensively

It's kind of fun watching because they run an RPO and they do it really well, you know, they're well coached The kid makes smart decisions, you know most of the time that he's surrounded, you know, their receiving core is good They have a nice physical running back that can play tight end They have a big burling running back that can you know carry the ball 30 times if they needed to and then they have Lyman that pull fast They're fundamentally sound up front.

So they really bring it offensively There's a good reason why they've won 10 games and they're not losing games, right?

So they bring a lot trying to scheme it

has been tough and trying to get our guys to understand it is tough, but I think that we're up for the task.

All right.

And coach, one last question for you.

Injuries were a bit of a concern mid-season for you.

We know Lucas Axford's been out for the year due to an ankle injury.

Josh Duff, as hell, was dealing with some injuries earlier in the season as well.

But it seems like he's back and pretty much good to go.

Are there any other injury concerns to point out or be ready for in this matchup?

Or is it mostly a clean slate?

No, there's really not.

Early on, it was concerning.

And we were looking pretty beat up.

I think that there's some things here and there that you deal with like as the season goes on like you're a little bit beat up But no significant injuries really I think everybody by the time kickoff happens Saturday.

We're gonna be feeling pretty good So we at least have that where you know anybody that we need To slide into a spot.

They're healthy, you know the guys that are behind the starters But for the most part our starters are feeling good.

All right Well two teams that look to be in tip-top shape near the top of the division in eight-man football looking for

Really, a season-defining victory to advance to semi-finals.

So, Coach Brett Gervais, thank you again so much for your time and good luck this week.

Appreciate it, thank you.

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Welcome back everybody about 15 minutes to kick off now here on 107 3 the uber lakes and Gaylord st.

Mary snow birds getting ready for their mhsa a 8 man division 2 regional final matchup Both teams trying to punch their ticket to the state semi-finals We'll still we're still waiting to see where that game will be hosted We'll keep you updated on that right here on 107 3 the uber and over on our sister station over at mix 93 once we have more information on that especially as soon

the lakes win today's game.

Before we get to our featured players of the game, I do want to quickly mention that the Michigan Tech Huskies are currently playing the Davenport Panthers in their week eight football matchup over, sorry, week nine football matchup over on MIX 93.

Josh Hila-Tello calling that game currently with about 10 minutes to go on the second quarter.

Huskies lead 23 to nothing.

The big player to keep your eye out for on the Panthers has been Cephas Harris this season.

They're running back over for Davenport.

I believe he's already eclipsed 2,000 total scrimmage yards this season.

He's been contained to just 16 rushing yards so far in this game, so Husky's defense showing up ready to play and shut down a player that was being considered as a potential Division 2 player of the year candidate, at least when I was last checking in, which would be frankly an exceptionally rare thing for a running back, but...

So far Huskies defense led by Chase Koch over on the defensive side doing a fantastic job in that game.

Also later on tonight Huskies hockey continuing their series with number 8 Augustana over on mix 93.

Dirk Hembroff going to be on the call of that game.

5-30 pre-game 6-07 puck drop like I said earlier over on mix 93.

Last night's game ended in a 2-2 draw officially, but in a shootout, the Huskies were able to prevail, the final score of the game being 4-3, so the Huskies get that extra point in conference play.

A crucial point against the team that looks like it's going to be fighting with the Huskies for the top seed in the conference, based on how non-conference games went around the CCHA.

So a big tie technically, but...

Nice shoot-out win for the Huskies last night.

We'll see if they can finish off the series strong, and at least net two more points tonight as well.

But now it's time for our featured players of the game brought to you by Keweenaw Automotive, and we will start first with the visiting Gaylord St.

Mary Cathedral Snowbirds team.

And the player I mentioned in the interview with Coach Gervais, of course, the quarterback, junior number eight, Nathan O'Connell, coming in at 6'5, 190, gonna be one of the biggest players on the field, and...

In the game footage, I was able to find a lot of their footage actually uploaded to YouTube, which was very nice to see.

I don't think the Lakes have had to face somebody who is as intelligent of a pocket passer as Nathan O'Connell.

And when you consider that, along with his arm talent, along with how he's able to make reads, that he's also a very solid dual threat quarterback.

He's not afraid to keep it all himself and book it downfield.

That is going to be, I think, the big player the Lakes have to contain in this matchup to give themselves a chance to beat this very

aggressive snowbird squad.

Other players to keep an eye out for are going to be number two, Joe Jacobson.

Number four, Cal Royce.

Number seven, Cash Weissel.

And number 30, Logan Greenier.

All of those players, kind of vaguely utility players, they take some snaps at running back, some snaps out wide.

Logan Greenier in particular is the Mike Linebacker on defense, also plays a lot of fullback on offense.

He's actually gotten an offer from Eastern Michigan University to play football based on my understanding and my discussions with some of the broadcast workers for Gaylord St.

Mary and the athletic director.

down there in Gaylord.

So a lot of very talented players on this snowbirds roster are going to be, in my opinion, the biggest test the lakes have faced all year long.

And we'll have to see if the lakes players can keep up with them, taking a look at the key players for the Lakeland at Hubble Lakes.

It's got to start and end with number five Brady Axford.

He's now over 1800 rushing yards this season.

This game could very easily get him into the 2000 yard club if things go right.

So the offense has largely lived

died by Brady on the ground so far this year but other players to look out for passing game Brady gets involved quite a bit as well but Blake Lebo we need to see a big game for man he had three touchdowns last week as they took on powers north-central two two rushing touchdowns at a passing touchdown Josh Davatella actually caught two passing touchdowns one from Blake Lebo one from Brady Axford in that game last week so a lot of

Exciting plays on offense.

Josh Davatella getting involved in the passing game a little bit more than we'd seen over the course of the year.

We'll see if that continues today.

And Davatella, frankly, on defense is going to be the key player to look out for.

He's been the main middle linebacker for this like squad all season long.

He'd been dealing with some injuries earlier in the year, but now it seems like he's back and ready to go.

And frankly, his job today is to contain Nathan O'Connell.

If he can do any semblance of that job, the Lakes have a significantly better chance of winning this game.

We'll see if Don Vitella can live up to how he's played all season long against this very solid snowbirds team.

We're going to take a 60-second break, then we'll be back with the Game Day forecast and our view from the press box.

And by then, we should hopefully have kickoff coming up just around the corner.

We'll see you back here in 60 seconds on 107.3 of the Uber.

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It's about 45 degrees mostly sunny I'd say there's a few clouds on the horizon but besides that it looks like it's going to be a largely clear day not expecting any precipitation in Lake Linden during the course of this one.

Looks like it'll warm up a little bit as well might get to around 50 degrees by the time this game wraps up but considering that we're now

I'd say at least decently close to mid-November.

And we got some snow earlier in the week, but right now there is not a flake on the ground.

This is spectacular November weather for high school football, especially up here in the Kiwanaw.

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This is my fifth game that I've been able to cover for the lake so far, the fourth at Warner Field.

And...

I'm never going to get tired of this site, folks.

Fans are absolutely packed in the stands.

They know the importance of this game.

Actually, I have a video crew here that's going to be broadcasting this game on the NFHS network for the first time this season.

And the visitor stands are nearly full.

Some fans on the sidelines over for the snowbirds as well.

So they've shown up in number despite being about a six hour drive away all the way down in the lower peninsula in Gaylord.

So nice to see the fans showing up and supporting their team on the road for this crucial game.

And folks, it's going to be a good one.

About two minutes left on the clock here before the national anthem gets going.

And we're going to take a quick break.

We'll be back in 30 seconds.

Then we'll wrap up our pre-game coverage.

And then our kickoff is coming up just after that, right here on 107-3 of the Uper.

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Pre-game coverage continuing here on 107-3, the U-Burt getting ready for the national anthem and kickoff coming up soon between two undefeated teams ready to swear off in what will be the biggest game in both of their seasons.

Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen.

The Michigan High School Athletic Association welcomes you to Warner Athletic Field for Week 2 Division 2 8-Man Football

playoff action presented by the Michigan Achievement Scholarship.

Today's regional championship game features a battle of the unbeatens between the visiting Gaylord St.

Mary Snowbirds and the hometown Lakeland and Hubble Lakes.

We hope that you will find this afternoon's event both exciting and enjoyable.

Here at Lakeland and Hubble High School, we are dedicated to promoting and improving sportsmanship throughout our school and community.

Our expectations are that all players, coaches, and spectators will share our same feelings and strive to keep sportsmanship the number one priority.

So we ask that you please refrain from taunting, booing, or cursing while at this event.

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Understand that they are doing their best to help promote our student athletes and admire their willingness to participate in full view of the public.

Tournament staff reserves the right to dismiss anyone for use of profanity and for violating these sportsmanship expectations.

The Snowbirds are undefeated at 10-0 and come into today's regional championship game after an impressive win at home last week versus St.

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The Snowbirds are ranked fifth in the state and have allowed only 20 points to be scored against them all year long.

Gaylord St.

Mary's is coached by head coach Kevin O'Connor.

assisted by defense coordinator Adam Corzon and offense coordinator Justin Churwinski.

The Lakes are also entering today's regional championship with a perfect 10-0 record and are currently ranked second in the state and first in the UP 8-man pull rankings.

The Lakes defeated North Central at home in round one of the playoffs last week.

Your Lakes are coached by head coach Brett Jarvis, assisted by Bo Dupy, Casey Krause,

Cody Kumpala, Danny Marcotte, and Isaac Davatella.

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Let us honor and respect their efforts past and present and honor and respect our country by everyone who is able standing at attention.

Gentlemen, removing your hats.

Veterans, render the appropriate salute.

as we all place our hands over our hearts as senior jazz band member Bernie Fortin plays our national anthem.

As is custom here at Warner Athletic Field, we ask that you please remain standing after the anthem until the veterans in the colors have cleared the south end zone.

And with that, the teams are ready to face off.

Snowbirds, Lake Lindenhubble Lakes, will be back in 30 seconds for kickoff right here on 107.3 The Uper.

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And folks, it's gonna be a good one today.

Lakes and Snowbirds ready to go at it, and we're going to get to see which of these two teams punches their ticket to the state semifinal in 8 Man Division 2 postseason play.

Snowbirds huddled up, taking a knee,

and getting ready for this game

in their end zone as the Lakes kickoff crew gets ready to hit the field.

Looks like the Lakes will be returning to start this game.

Brady Axford back deep to return as brother Tyler right next to him, both going to be situated around the 10 yard line.

to start this game.

Snowbird's cheer team lead the players back to the sidelines, the flag waving with the school logo.

Again, Gaylord St.

Mary Cathedral.

The fans have shown up in number today, making the six hour commute up to the Kiwanaw to get ready for this massive game between two of the top teams in eight man football.

Both of these teams undefeated through 10 games.

Getting ready for what will

be the end to one of their seasons.

Kickoff crew is going to take the field for the snowbirds.

It looks like it's going to be number four for Gaylord St.

Mary.

That's Cal Royce, who will be taking care of kickoff duties on the opening kickoff.

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minutes on the clock for this first quarter of play.

Brady Axford, the deep return on the backfield.

Two blockers four on near him are Alfred Milke and his brother, Tyler Axford.

Cal Royce gets ready, checks both sides of his line.

Here comes the kickoff and playoff football underway here in Lake Linden.

A short return, it's going to be taken by Alfred Wilkie.

He'll get back to about the 38 yard line before being taken down by the Snowbirds.

And the lakes will begin their first drive on offense just that way, heading out to the 37 yard line to start their first drive of the

game.

Blake Lebo out there looks like he'll be the signal caller on this first play.

And the Lakes offense breaks their huddle, heads out to the field, and it will be Brady Axford as the lone player in the backfield.

Four receivers out wide, including number 40 Josh Davitella close to his left.

Axford in shotgun.

Davitella motions across the line.

Axford takes it, design quarterback run to the outside.

He'll be brought down near the line scrimmage.

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might

have gained a yard or two, but not able to turn up field.

Tracked well by the Snowbirds defenders.

I believe that was number 11.

Shaxson Vernier in on the tackle on the first play of the game.

Second down and eight coming up for the lakes.

Huddle breaks.

They're going to head back out this time.

Blake Lebo going to be lined up in shotgun.

Brady Axford now lined up wide with Davitella.

On the right side, it's Alfred Milke and Tyler Axford.

Lebo in shotgun takes the snap, spread play here.

Screen out to Milke.

He's going to be met at the line of scrimmage and brought down.

Snowbird defense through two plays.

Living up to their billing is one of the best in eight man

football.

Third down and eight yards coming up for the lakes on their first drive.

Let's see what the Lakes coaching staff is able to cook up on this play.

You don't want to go three and out against a team that's been scoring 50 points a game all season long.

It's going to be Brady Axford under center.

Davatella lined up behind him as a slot receiver.

Four out wide total for the Lakes.

Davatella now motions.

It's going to be a pitch to Davatella.

Brady Axford hands it off to Josh.

He'll get up the middle, gain about five, but he will be short of the first down.

Looks like it's going to be a fourth and about four coming up to the lakes.

And now you need to question what are the lakes going to choose to do here?

Are they going to respect this defense and pump the ball or go for it and try to establish some offensive momentum here?

They are still in their own territory at the lakes.

42 yard line need to get to somewhere between the 46 and 47 for a first

down.

Big fourth down here already for the lakes.

And it looks like Brady Axford will be lined up fairly deep in shotgun.

This could be a pooch punt, but there's four receivers out, two on each side.

Brady takes the snap.

He'll run it up the middle.

Brady Axford not going to have much room.

He's tackled.

He's going to be short of the first down marker.

And the Gaylord St.

Mary snowbirds are going to force a turnover on downs on the first drive of the game.

Snowbirds take over in lakes

territory.

Axford

able to get close but line up about a yard or two short.

And this Snowbirds team saying this might have worked against some of your opponents up here in the UP.

It's not going to work against us.

And here comes the Snowbird offense led by number eight Nathan O'Connell.

Actually not going to be in at quarterback on this play.

It's going to be number four Cal Royce.

And it looks like he's going to be taking the snap.

Number 30, that's Logan Green here in the backfield with him.

Up on the backfield!

Recovered by Blake Lebo!

And on the first play of the offense for the Snowbirds, they're going to turn the ball over.

Lakes get it right back after a turnover on down.

Early attempt at trickery there.

Didn't see much of anybody but O'Connell taking snaps in the game footage I looked at.

And on the first play of the game for the Snowbirds, they fumble.

Blake Lebo falls on it.

And just like that, the Lakes have possession once again.

Tyler Axford in the backfield.

Looks like he's going to take a direct snap.

It's almost always a design run for Tyler when he takes this step.

And he'll do just that.

Going up the middle, Tyler Axford able to shake a couple defenders.

But he'll be met after gaining a yard or two and brought down by a few different Snowbirds defenders.

Only two minutes 30 gone in this first quarter, but we've already seen so much from both of these teams.

A gain of four yards make it.

Tyler Axford able to stretch out of the bottom of the pile a little bit more than I thought he would.

And it will make a seconded six.

The play coming up for the Lakes.

Lakes head back out.

And it's going to be number five Brady Axford now in the backfield.

Everyone else lined up as a blocker.

Five on the offensive line.

Two in the backfield with Brady.

Axford will take it.

They'll cut inside and he will be met and brought down.

Logan Greenier, one of the players in on the tackle.

And that'll be a run for no gain.

Maybe a loss of a bit.

And they'll call it a run for no gain.

Third and a long five coming up.

Again, Logan Greenier has a division one offer from Eastern Michigan University.

We're starting to see the real cream of the crop in competition for the lakes.

Even at the eight man level, you're starting to see some division one level talent emerge from a lot of these teams.

I know some other players on this snowbird squad have been getting a lot of respect.

A couple all state baseball players on this team.

One is being recruited by Western Michigan and a flag.

I believe on that play and it looks like it's going to be one of these snowbirds that jumped.

It's an offside.

Oh, no, it's a false start called against the offense.

The lakes were cheering because they thought a snowbird player had jumped.

But the penalty is going to go in the favor of the snowbirds, actually make it third down and 10 coming up.

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Tyler Axford in the backfield seven blockers surround him.

Axford takes the snap runs to his right and he was shoestrung in the backfield not able to retain control of the ball while standing on his feet and he will be brought down to the ground in the backfield might have gained half a yard on that play but a fourth and ten coming up this snowbirds defense has shown up ready to play.

Lakes again got pretty lucky a fumble on the first offensive play of the game for Gaylord St.

Mary got the ball right back.

after Blake Lebo pounced on a fumble and recovered it.

All of a sudden now, this is going to be a pretty hairy situation as the lakes have not found a first down on their own yet.

Brady Axford in the backfield, Josh Dahlatella to his right and now Axford will step back looking to punt.

The snowbird's gonna send Cal Royce back to return this one.

Axford gets the punt off cleanly, not really blocked at all, and it's a really good punt.

That's gonna bounce.

Oh, it's gonna land just outside of the sideline.

I thought it might land in bounds and take a nice bounce for the lakes, but that ball gonna go out of bounds at about the 27-yard line on the Gaylord-St.

Mary side.

So now a bit more of a traditional starting point for the visiting snowbirds.

And here comes the offense once again.

I believe Nathan O'Connell is going to be taking the snap at quarterback this time.

I see him out there now, big number eight.

And it will be O'Connell in shotgun for the first play of this second drive for the Snowbirds.

O'Connell takes the snap and he'll hand it off.

I believe that's two number 30, that's Logan Greenier, who will be met and

stays on his feet for quite a while, going to gain quite a few yards on that counter play to the right hand side.

I don't think he has the yards for a first down, but it will be second and short coming up.

And O'Connell and Greenier very clearly the two biggest players on the field, I think 6'5 and 6'4 respectively, going to use that size and their inherent strength and their advantage.

Another fumble in the backfield!

I believe that's recovered by the legs.

But a scary situation once again in the backfield there.

Snowbirds gonna fall on it.

It's gonna be third and long.

Three plays on offense.

Two fumbles related to the snap so far for the snowbirds.

Concerning situation right now for Gaylord St.

Mary.

It'll be O'Connell in the backfield now.

Green year two is left.

A couple players out wide.

O'Connell will hand it off to Green.

Your Green year up the middle has space.

Rolling over Lakes defenders.

He has more than enough for the first down.

And he is going to be a problem for the Lakes out of the backfield today.

Frankly, it's just a size difference, folks.

Logan Green, you're just running over defenders.

About halfway through this first quarter.

First two drive for the Lakes stalled out.

St.

Mary now with their second drive.

Making progress to about midfield.

And this time, Logan Greenier picked up by his legs and tackled in the backfield.

That'll be a gain of about half yard when he stretches out.

Slowing him down before he picks up speed is going to be the recipe to success for containing this running game, I think.

And now, four linemen, O'Connell and Shotgun, three receivers out wide.

O'Connell takes the snap at the designed run.

He'll shake free of a tackle.

Josh Davatella able to hold on to him and force him to the ground though, but there is some laundry on the other side of the field.

At least I believe that's a penalty flag down on the field.

Still no signal from the officiating crew.

And

yes, there is a flag boy to see what the penalty is.

Donatello was quick in on that play.

I'm wondering if he's gonna be called off sides here

And

they're gonna say no penalty actually after some discussion between the officials So the result of that play will stand it's gonna be third down about five after the run by O'Connell gets them about four yards Five minutes 15 and counting in the first quarter of play still scoreless here at Warner Field

Snowbirds with possession now in Lakes territory.

O'Connell in shotgun takes the snap fakes to hand off to Green here looking for his receiver out wide that is caught and out of bounds.

That's number two Joe Jacobson.

Looks like he'll gain a few yards, but he's going to be short of the first down by about five yards.

Clock is stopped at 504 as Jacobson got out of bounds and we'll see what the snowbirds like to do here in Lakes territory.

I'm thinking they're going to go for it.

Tight formation here one receiver out wide left But Nathan O'Connell in shotgun takes the snap hands it off to green your green your had some space up the middle But he's gonna be tackled and I believe he is short

And

another turnover on downs defense from the lake shows up to play there able to get the stop they needed and That'll be a turnover on downs.

I believe Lakes will be taking over here.

Oh, we made you check the spot here

folks

I'm at a bit of an off angle

Today, up in the Russ Lauren Fieldhouse, trying to figure out exactly the down and distance we've got here.

I thought he was short by a good yard or two, but looks like they're going to have to bring the sticks out to make sure that they've got this measurement right.

Chain crew comes out.

We'll see if Logan Greenier was able to get the distance he needed to bring this one in.

Chain

stretch out.

Waiting for the ruling.

And it's going to be a turnover on downs.

Lakes will get the ball back.

Huge

turn there for Lake Lindenable, needed that one.

448 to go, still scoreless here at Warner Field.

Two possessions for each team.

A

punt and a turnover on downs for the lakes, a fumble and a turnover on downs for the snowbirds and now the lakes third drive of the game.

Blake Lebow under center, eye formation.

Fakes the handoff to Davatella, fakes it to Axford keeping himself.

Blake Lebow to the outside, he'll gain a few yards.

Definitely the right read as Axford and Davatella work quickly at the line of scrimmage.

Lebow didn't get a ton of headroom out to the outside but looks like he'll gain about six.

Nice play there by Blake and we've heard coach Brett Gervais talk about his work in those option plays all season long describing him often as a magician with the ball trying to obfuscate exactly where the ball is heading for the opposing defenders and right there he does a spectacular job of that with the double fakes of the two backs behind him in the backfield.

This time we both gonna hand it off to Josh Davatella.

He'll dive up the middle.

He'll get a few yards on this play I think he's gonna be short, but it'll be a third and about one coming up

And

unless the lakes are gonna air it out and find something downfield I think they're gonna have to settle for these piecemeal yards by a large This St.

Mary team so much speed on both sides of the ball Just fantastic physical talent all around really for this squad so

picking up the yards where you can get them.

If you find a chance to burn them over the top or Brady Axford, Tyler Axford, Blake Lebo break free on a run, then you might find something, but based on what I've seen so far, I would expect Josh Davatella to get quite a few carries in today's game.

It's going to be Brady Axford this time under center, and he'll dive up the middle on the quarterback sneak.

I think he's going to have the distance.

It's going to be close though, and that will be a first down.

Lakes are going to cross into Snowbird's territory on that play as well.

First at 10 coming up from the Snowbird 48 yard line.

Under four minutes to go in the first quarter, clock continues to run and still 0-0.

Quite the deviation from what we've seen from this team in previous games.

I think there have been games whereby now the Lakes were up 17.

Brady Axford in the quarterback once again lined up under center.

He has number 40, Josh Davatella number 17, Tobin Berry lined up as the halfback on this play.

A new formation.

We haven't seen Tobin really get in that halfback before.

And this time Axford is going to pitch it to Tobin.

Tobin cuts back inside.

I think he's going to be met for a loss of a yard.

May have gotten back to the line of scrimmage.

We'll see exactly where this ball is spotted.

And

it looks like it'll be a game of actually about a yard.

It's a nice work there by big number 17 able to stretch forward at the end of that play.

It looks pretty much hopeless honestly once he had gotten the ball.

Under three minutes to go in the first quarter.

Lakes with possession just got the first first down of the game for their side.

St.

Mary able to get one on their previous drive as well but stalled out after a turnover on downs once they crossed into Lake Territory.

Blake Lebo back in at quarterback, Davitella and Brady Axford lined up behind.

Lebo takes the snap, fakes the handoff to Davitella, fakes it to Axford as well, now looking to pass, and Lebo's gonna be forced to throw it away.

Pressure coming in from Logan Greenier.

I think a couple snowbirds are looking for an intentional grounded call there, but Axford definitely in the vicinity of that play.

Clock stopped with 2-24 to go in the first, a third and eight coming up for the lakes at the snowbird 47 yard line.

Both of these offensives so far seem to have met their match.

Only took 10 games for both of these teams.

It's going to be a spread formation here.

Brady Axford alone in the backfield.

Two receivers out to each side.

Blake Lebo lined up with Alfred Milky on the right.

Tyler Axford and Tobin Berry on the left.

Tyler Axford going to motion into the line now.

Axford direct snap, looks for a quarterback run and just absolutely no daylight.

Clear there that the designed run, especially when you don't have extra blockers in the area, is not going to work too well.

This defensive front for the Snowbirds has been absolutely crucial so far in shutting down the running game.

Fourth and about eight yards to go again in Snowbird territory, so not too much of a benefit to punting here, but it is a long distance to go.

And at the moment, I believe that's Braden Baudette way out on the left-hand side of the field, uncovered.

A pitch back to Blake Lebo, a flea flicker looking over the middle of the field.

Tyler Axford caught down the sideline.

15-10, five touchdown lakes.

On fourth down and eight, a flea flicker from Brady Axford back to Blake Lebo.

And the lakes are on the board first here at Warner Field.

What

a play.

And a two-point conversion coming here for the Lakes.

They're not really one to kick PATs in any situation.

And it will be Brady Axford lined up behind Blake Lebo.

Lebo takes the snap, hands it off to Axford.

Axford not going to find any room.

He's going to be met short of the end zone.

Make it six to nothing.

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just over 90 seconds to go in the first quarter of play.

And on fourth down and eight, the Lake Lindenhubble Lakes able to torch the snow berg defense of Flea Flicker.

Lebo took the snap handed off to Brady Axford.

Axford pitched it back to him and Lebo able to spot a wide open Tyler Axford down the field.

I think the snowballs were expecting Brady Axford to step back and pump that ball again like he had done on the previous drive.

They were caught quite a bit off guard and just like that the lakes are on the board first.

Make it 6-0 Lake Lindenhubble with a minute 36 to go in the first.

Lakes getting ready to kick this ball off.

It'll be Tyler Axford on the first kickoff of the game for the lakes.

Number two, that's Joe Jacobson back to return for the snowbirds.

It's going to be a squib kick by Tyler and one of these snowbirds will just fall on it.

It'll be at about the 45 yard line where the snowbirds will take over.

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First intent coming up here, a spread formation.

Nathan O'Connell alone in the backfield, two receivers out to each side.

Looks like something Brady Axe were lined up in.

Now Jacobson will shift to the backfield.

O'Connell to the left-hand side.

He'll gain a few yards before being brought down.

Alfred Milke and Tyler Axford in on the tackle.

It'll be a gain of four yards for O'Connell on the keeper.

Joe Jacobson was lined up as a slot receiver, shifted back to the backfield.

Looks like it may have been a trick play, designing a handoff for him.

Instead, O'Connell just kept the ball himself.

Jacobson became a blocker, and it will be second down and six coming up.

for the Snowbirds.

It's going to be number four, Cal Royce in a quarterback on this play, two receivers to his right, and Royce is going to keep it, shakes the tackle, but quickly brought down.

That's number 40, Josh Davatella in on the tackle, Brody Rust also in the vicinity, able to slow down the incredibly quick Cal Royce out of the backfield.

And there'll be one more play in this first quarter.

It'll be a third and six coming up for the Snowbirds.

O'Connell back in at quarterback.

Two receivers on each side once again.

Jacobson shifts back in a motion all the way across to the other side of the line now.

O'Connell looking to throw to the right hand side.

That ball is complete.

And it will be Cal Royce who has the reception forced out of bounds near the first down marker.

We're going to have to see if they give him the first here.

And it looks like they're going to mark him short.

A fourth and one coming up with 23 seconds to go.

Clock is stopped as he got out of bounds.

I mean, given the size and strength of this roster, I've got to think this is going to be a fullback dive or a quarterback keeper right up the middle.

Just lock up this first down.

You do not want to give the lakes the ball back.

Looks like coach Kevin O'Connell is instructing.

His son Nathan on what this play is going to be Again O'Connell a junior at six foot five He's shown a lot of poison the pocket over the course this season It'll be him and Logan green year in the backfield two receivers to the left-hand side one of them Joe Jacobson O'Connell shotgun takes the snap hands it off the green year green year up the middle.

He'll have the first down Not much more than that.

He'll be down at about the lakes 40 yard

line

And the St.

Mary snowbirds will move the chains with about 15 seconds to go on the first quarter.

I would doubt another play gets run before we hit zeros on the clock.

10 seconds left.

They are heading out in an offensive formation.

May just try to get the lakes to jump here in this last second effort.

Four seconds to go.

O'Connell, shotgun and the clock will hit zeroes.

That ends the first quarter of play through 12 minutes.

Lakes lead 6-0.

But the snow boots with the ball in Lakes territory will keep to respond.

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O'Connell in shotgun on the second down and six takes the snap looking to throw looking right and that ball is caught by Cal Royce.

Cal Royce turns up field.

He'll be pushed out of bounds, but he'll get down to about the 20 yard line on the Lake Linden side.

Nice work on that play.

Again, Nathan O'Connell has shown some serious pocket poise over the course of this season.

Not quite into the red zone yet.

This is going to be a first and tentatively 22 yard line.

O'Connell staying in at quarterback on this play.

Number 30, Logan Greenier lined up as a slot receiver on the left hand side.

Joe Jacobson lined up wide.

O'Connell takes the snap.

Chased by Davitella.

O'Connell forced to throw it off to the side.

The pass is completed

to number

seven.

Cash Weissel.

Haven't seen him much

yet.

I don't believe he got

more than a yard

or so on that, but

O'Connell

forced to throw to his dump off route there, didn't have any choices.

Davitella had already gotten a hand on him.

Weisel able to get out of bounds, so second down and nine clock is stopped with 11-15 to go in this first half of play.

O'Connell alone in the backfield, three receivers and a bunch set to his left.

Nathan takes the snap looking to run.

Shakes through the defensive line, but Davatella able to get in and make the tackle.

Actually, Alfred Milky in on the tackle there.

Nice work by number 10.

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Less than a minute, 11 minutes to go in the first half.

O'Connell, shotgun takes the snap.

Hands it off to Logan Green, you're up the middle, and he is suplexed by number 40,

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Making a fourth down and three.

A game of only a yard for Green year on that play.

And another big fourth down coming up.

O'Connell and shotgun.

Two receivers to his left, one to his right.

Takes the snap.

O'Connell fakes the handoff.

Nathan O'Connell brought down to the backfield.

Charlie Heynalt, able to stifle big number eight, and the lakes stop the Silberge in the lakes red zone.

What a play on defense.

Charlie Heynalt in number 15, that's Brody Russ combined for the tackle.

And the lakes will take over at their own 15 yard line.

This lake's defense, they've given a lot.

to this snowbirds offense so far but they have shown up when it mattered.

Two huge turnovers on down so far for the lakes along with that fumble has kept the slate clean for the defense so far.

And now the lakes look to see if they can go up two scores.

Starting this drive on their own 14 yard line.

Brady Axford alone in the backfield.

Two receivers out to each side all out wide.

Brady takes the snap.

It's gonna be a designed run up the middle.

Might have gained a couple of yards there, but not gonna find any serious headroom.

Not quite to the point where you need to worry about the in-zone behind you, so a bit odd to go for a surprise run on that play.

Again, it seems like the defensive front for the St.

Mary Snowbirds team is going to be wide to those antics, and they have the strength and the block shedding capability.

to really slow down any runs like that.

Only three offensive linemen in the vicinity with Brady Axford not able to hold off the pass rush by the snowbirds there.

Second down and nine yards to go.

Only a gain of one on that first down.

A similar formation.

Josh Davatella lined up a little bit more close and it's going to be a screen pass out to Alfred Milky who shakes a tackle but

he'll be brought down

quickly.

Logan Green you're

in on the tackle.

It'll be a third and about four coming up for the lakes.

Back to about their own 20 yard line

now.

Quick update on Michigan Tech football at the at halftime the Huskies lead 30 to nothing shutting out the number 12 ranked Davenport Panthers so far over at Curly Stadium fantastic game for all the Huskies fans At least from my understanding of how the playoff structure works Whoever wins this game is almost a lock to get into the division 2 NCAA playoff so a crucial win is

Over at Curly Stadium, Josh Hila-Tello calling that game right now over on mix 93.

But right here at Warner Field, a third and three, and a snowboard jumped.

It's going to be a free first down coming up for the

Lakes.

I

believe that was,

that

might have been Logan Crenier actually who jumped offside.

An unforced error there.

And that's going to lead to a fresh set of downs for the lakes.

No need to worry about converting that third and three now firmly out of their red zone.

Going to have a first down at their own 28 yard line.

Axford alone in the backfield once again.

Three receivers to his right.

One to his left is Blake Lebo.

Axford takes the snap and again trying to keep the ball himself.

Brady Axford able to shake through the line.

He'll gain quite a few yards on that play.

Not gonna have the first down but gets well across the 30 yard line.

Nice work there by big number five.

A gain of seven yards on that play.

It's gonna be a second and three.

And really having to rely on his blocking to develop and his elusiveness out of the backfield.

There for Brady to turn that into a nice game.

It looked like he was going to be met and shut down at the line of scrimmage.

But not the case here.

Eight minutes to go in the second quarter.

Eye formation now.

Blake Lebo lined up under center.

Takes the snap, fakes the handoff to Davitella, keeps it himself, and he's not going to have anywhere to go.

He is picked up and brought down.

Two St.

Mary defenders in.

Logan Green here.

And number 50, Charlie Cameron in on the tackle.

I believe that's going to be a sack for a loss of about two yards, third and five coming up for the

lakes.

So far, the lakes have largely impressed.

A big situation here on third down though.

Unless they're able to make this a fourth and very short to pick up the first down, I think they're probably going to have to punt in this situation.

And it will be an I formation once again Blake Lebo Josh Davatella Brady Axford in the backfield believe that's Charlie or both Braden but debt lined up out wide actually It's gonna be a toss out to Brady Axford and he shakes through the tackles.

He's gonna have the first down And you are seeing the excellence of Brady Axford on display tonight folks an incredible showcase on these past couple runs again it like

The Lakeland and Hubble Lakes players are not small by any means, but it just seems like they're going up against mammoth defenders.

There are multiple players who are 6'4", 6'5", on this 8-man high school football team.

And so far, the lakes, despite that size disadvantage, have really showed up and have been ready to play so far against this defense.

Eye formation once again.

First and 10, starting at their own 45.

Lebo under center takes the snap, pitches to Brady Axford once again.

Axford finds a hole, but he is going to be thrown to the ground.

Maybe gained a yard or two there, but tackled hard by number nine, Eli Swatolsky.

Making a gain of three yards on that play.

Second down and seven coming up, about halfway through the second quarter of play.

Again, folks, I'm just looking at the score in this Michigan Tech game.

Cephas Harris now at 48 rushing yards, but still no points on the board for the Panthers.

Quite the showing so far by the Huskies.

In their penultimate regular season game, they'll be taking on Wayne State next week as well for a noon kickoff game at Curly Stadium.

I formation on second down at six here.

Blake Lebo under center takes the snap.

Another pitch to Axford.

Axford looking for Brayden Bedet has his room.

Brayden Bedet down the sideline, forced out of bounds and about the ten yard line.

Brayden Bedet all day long.

It looked like the exact same play by the Lakes.

A pitch from Blake Limo to Brady Axford, but instead of running it out to the left-hand side, Axford stands up looking for Bedette Downfield and torches the defense for Gaylord St.

Mary.

They have been caught off guard twice now on these plays where once they see a handoff, they think they can collapse the pocket and go for the runner.

Brady Axford has been involved in the play, proving them very seriously wrong twice now.

Actually able to keep in bounds until the four-yard line.

First and goal coming up, Lebo under center.

Davutella and Axford, and the, oh my goodness, the Snowbirds jumped again.

The Lakes have them absolutely frazzled right now.

Half the distance to the goal, first and goal at the two coming

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534 to go in this second quarter and right at the two yard line for this first and goal.

Blake Lebow under center of a fullback.

Josh Davatella the running back.

Brady Axe for lined up behind.

Braden Budette lined up on the right hand side.

Fullback dive.

Davatella touched down.

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Not taking no for an answer there.

Make it 12-0, pending the two-point try.

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The leaks are going to go for two once again.

A two-yard fullback dive by Josh Dautella.

And the leaks now up two scores.

Here comes the two-point try.

I formation once again of the three-yard line.

Same formation, Brayden Bedette, the lone receiver to the right side of Blake Lebo.

Lebo takes the snap, pitch out to Brady Axford.

Axford cuts inside, and this time he finds the end zone for the two-point conversion.

14-nothing lakes with 5-33 to go on the half.

We're going to take a 30-second pause and be right back here on 107-3 of the

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And with 533 to go, the lakes have seized all of the opportunities the snowbirds have given them on paper.

Again, this is this snowbirds team before this game had allowed 22 points this season.

They have already surrendered 14 to the lakes and there are five minutes to go until halftime.

Tyler Axford on the kickoff here.

Expect another squib kick.

It'll be just that over to number 34 for the Snowbirds.

That'll be Trenton Johnson who dives on the ball and picks it up.

And the Snowbirds are going to start this first drive or this next drive, excuse me, around

midfield.

I'd like to see Tyler Axford put a little bit more juice behind those kickoffs.

I know he doesn't want to send it all the way back to the primary returners, but give the lakes another 20 or so yards to

climb up the field.

We've seen their drive stall out a couple of times now.