Sweet victory - Sturgis beats BC Pennfield to end 20-game losing streak
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BATTLE CREEK — The victory bell at Sturgis High School sat silent for a quite a while.
But on Thursday evening, the bell rang out, sending waves throughout the community as the Trojans returned home from Battle Creek with a victory. The black and orange hit the road and knocked off Battle Creek Pennfield, 27-8. It ended a 20-game losing streak by Sturgis, which previously won on Oct. 13, 2023 over Three Rivers, 13-12.
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Sturgis nearly won on opening night last week, falling to Coldwater 21-20 in overtime. The defense played well in that one, but ultimately came up just short of claiming victory.
In their second game of the year, the Trojans were once again tough on defense. The Trojans went three-plus quarters without allowing a point.
Sturgis' defense actually scored before the offense did in the game. Melachi Warner intercepted a pass and ran it back for a score, it was a 43-yard touchdown right before the half.
The Trojans scored once more before the half as well. It came on a 7-yard run from Cristian Alvez which made it 13-0 following the extra point.
A pair of TDs in the third quarter gave the Trojans some security. The first was a 13-yard pass from Beckett Lamb to Hudson Lamb. On the ensuing drive following an interception, Beckett Lamb motored 40 yards to the house to give the Trojans a four-score lead.
Alvez finished with 87 yards on the ground, Beckett Lamb ran for 57. Kevin Naliwajko added 28 yards on the ground as well. Beckett Lamb completed three-of-five passes for 49 yards. Hudson Lamb caught two for 24, Darren Speelman hauled in one for 25.
Beckett Lamb led the defense with 7.5 stops, Hudson Lamb was in on 6.5 stops, as was Liam McKinley. Warner added five tackles, plus the interception for a TD. McKinley, Naliwajko and Speelman each intercepted a pass as well.
Sturgis hits the road again this coming week, traveling to take on Edwardsburg.
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