MISHAWAKA — Daniel Blackford kicked a 22-yard field goal as time expired Friday night to give Mishawaka a 31-28 victory over their Northern Indiana Conference rival Marian Friday night.

Cavemen running back Sam Schrader ran for two scores on the night while Knight rusher Michael Whitfield added two touchdowns.

Mishawaka improved to 5-3 (4-1 NIC), while Marian fell to 5-3 (3-3 NIC).



Marian 28, Mishawaka 31

Scoring by Quarters

Marian 7 7 14 0 — 28

Mishawaka 6 14 8 3 — 31

School — Scoring Play

First Quarter

Mar — Michael Whitfield 21 run; Michael Farkas kick.

Mish — Angelo Multari 29 run; kick blocked.

Second Quarter

Mish — Tyler McDaniel 47 run; pass failed.

Mar — Vince Ravotto 2 run; Farkas kick.

Mish — Sam Schrader 5 run; Schrader run.

Third Quarter

Mish — Schrader 10 run; Schrader kick.

Mar — Whitfield 23 pass from Ravotto; Farkas kick.

Mar — Tyran Ottbridge 61 run; Farkas kick.

Fourth Quarter

Mish — Daniel Blackford 22 FG.



Team Statistics Mar Mish

Net yards rushing 224 311

Net yards passing 148 61

Total Yards 372 372

First Downs 17 20

Fumbles-Lost 0-0 0-0

Penalty yards 53 40

Mish — Sam Schrader 5 run; Schrader run.

Third Quarter

Mish — Schrader 10 run; Schrader kick.

Mar — Whitfield 23 pass from Ravotto; Farkas kick.

Mar — Tyran Ottbridge 61 run; Farkas kick.

Fourth Quarter

Mish — Daniel Blackford 22 FG.



Team Statistics Mar Mish

Net yards rushing 224 311

Net yards passing 148 61

Total Yards 372 372

First Downs 17 20

Fumbles-Lost 0-0 0-0

Penalty yards 53 40