Adrian, MI – The Adrian College football team defeated Kalamazoo College 35-21 Saturday afternoon to stay unbeaten at home and earn their sixth win of the season.
Adrian jumped out to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter after a 9-yard rushing touchdown from Jake Kelbert, followed by a 67-yard touchdown reception from Ethan Abberger. Kalamazoo scored their first touchdown in the second quarter. Adrian’s leading receiver this season, Jalen Wallace, caught a 9-yard pass with 39 seconds to go in the second quarter. The ‘Dawgs heading into the half up 21-7. The Hornets scored the only points in the third quarter to make it 21-14.
In the fourth quarter, Onsted graduate Quinn Hiram caught a 17 yard jump pass from Kelbert. Kalamazoo scored their final points of the game on a 2-yard touchdown run. With 2:24 to go in the game, Abberger caught his second long touchdown of the game, sealing the Bulldog win.
Kelbert finished the day 20-of-28 with 270 yards passing a four passing touchdowns. Trey Brueggemann led the team on the ground with 62 yards rushing followed by 57 rushing yards from Tyson Hill, and 34 from Shondel Hardnett. Abberger finished the day with seven receptions for 150 yards and two scores. Wallace caught nine passes for 82 yards.
On defense, Maddox Woods and Mike White each finished with six tackles. White collected one sack and three and a half tackles for loss. Waides Ashmon had a big second half with five tackles, a forced fumble, and an interception.
Adrian returns to action on the road on Saturday, November 9 when they travel to Trine University for their final road game of the season. Kick off is scheduled for 1:00 PM. Catch the broadcast on 103.9fm WLEN and wlen.com.
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