Saturday, October 11, 2008

Rams clinch share of GCL Central Division

Badin’s Zach Toerner scores 5 more TDs

by Bret Sims

Badin’s senior QB Zach Toerner continues to add to his amazing touchdown total as he racked up two more on the ground (16 total for the year) and three more through the air (13 total for the year) as his Ram’s rolled over Roger Bacon 38-21.

Toerner rushed for a career-high 29 times for 150 yards and threw for 272 more as he completed 15 of 22 passes Friday night at Bron Bacevich Memorial Stadium.

The win clinched at least a share of the Greater Catholic League Central Division championship for the Rams.

Roger Bacon fell behind 21-0 before they even knew what hit them as the Ram’s scored two touchdowns within 16 seconds of each other. The first came on a 1-yard scamper by Toerner on their opening drive which was followed up by a 2-yard TD run after teammate Jake Wurzelbacher returned an interception to the Spartans 2-yard line.

“I thought I got in the end zone…I really want to see that film”, said Wurzelbacher with a big smile on his face.

"We knew if we got up on top that they weren't going to come back," Toerner said. "We feel like we're on a mission, and we're not going to slow down for anyone."

Wurzelbacher had quite a night for himself as he added two touchdown catches and a 29-yard field goal.

Both Alex Rieman (103 yards and 1 TD) and Scott Staarmann (109 yard) helped the Ram’s continue their offensive outburst as they have done all season.

Bacon’s Jorian Hudson had a solid night in his own right as he ran for 110 yards and found the end zone twice in a losing effort. Any other night that might have been enough to lead his team to victory.

"We tried to put pressure on (Toerner), but we knew that's when he was most dangerous," Roger Bacon coach Kevin Huxel said.