Rhoades Paves Way For Warsaw Win
Tiger senior catches 13 passes fors 214 yards, 2 TDs against Goshen
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
By Dale [email protected]
The talented senior’s production was as monstrous as his stature Friday night, as he caught 13 passes for 214 yards and two touchdowns.
Rhoades’ effort, as well as the smart play of quarterback Michael Jensen and some key plays by Warsaw’s defense, led the Tigers to a 35-7 win over the Goshen Redskins at Foreman Field.
In spoiling Goshen’s homecoming, the Tigers beat the Redskins for the eighth-straight year and improved to 3-3 overall and 2-2 in the Northern Lakes Conference this season.
The Redskins, who were just 3-27 the previous three seasons, including last year’s 0-10 mark, fell to 4-2 and 2-2.
“We felt like our formations, with what Goshen wanted to do defensively, we could find some different spots for him,” Warsaw coach Phil Jensen said of Rhoades. “Michael is throwing the ball well. Our offensive line protected very well, especially in the first half. We had some running game going, it wasn’t all just throwing the ball. Riley made some big plays ... a lot of kids made some big plays.”
Arguably the biggest play of the game was a 36-yard touchdown pass from Jensen to Rhoades with four seconds left in the second quarter.
After forcing Goshen into a three-and-out, the Tigers started a drive at their own 41-yard line with 59 seconds on the clock.
Following a holding penalty, a 28-yard catch by Brock Riley and three-straight incompletions, Jensen connected with Rhoades for the scoring strike on fourth down.
With Andrew Mevis’ extra-point kick, the Tigers went into the extended halftime break with a 21-7 advantage, rather than just a one-touchdown lead.
“He made some really nice plays,” the elder Jensen said of Rhoades, who caught a school-record 17 passes in a loss at Elkhart Memorial two weeks ago. “The one right before halftime obviously was a back-breaker to them, that was huge. Really, the thought process was we’re gonna hit him over the middle because they were defending the sideline. All I was thinking about was getting a field goal. But Riley hit the seam, Michael got it to him in stride, and he ran for the touchdown. That was a big, big play for us.”
Rhoades caught 10 passes for 160 yards and two scores in the first half alone.
The three-sport athlete has now caught 54 passes for 623 yards and six touchdowns through six games.
“You’re not really thinking about anything, you’re just reacting,” Rhoades said of his big night. “A lot of it is having faith in your quarterback and your other receivers, being able to read the defense and just going with it.”
Rhoades was just six yards short of Warsaw’s single-game receiving record, which Ron Davis set with six receptions against Northridge in 1987.
Jensen, a junior making his sixth varsity start under center, has come a long way in a short period of time. He completed his first 10 passes Friday night and finished the game 21 of 28 for 338 yards and three scores without an interception.
Through six games, Jensen has thrown for 1,540 yards and 10 touchdowns with just three picks.
“Confidence goes a long way,” Jensen said of his son. “He’s got guys that are catching the football for him and making plays. His offensive line is getting better. He’s maturing. This is his sixth varsity start. I’m just pleased with the chemistry we’re getting right now from everybody.”
Sophomore Will McGarvey, who finished with 13 carries for 34 yards, scored the game’s first touchdown, a 6-yard run with 1:45 remaining in the opening quarter.
The Redskins tied it with Dylan Back’s 4-yard run with 9:10 left in the second stanza.
Jensen then connected with Rhoades on an 11-yard scoring strike with 1:38 left in the half.
A 33-yard pass from Jensen to junior Jeremy David pushed Warsaw’s advantage to 28-7 with 7:23 remaining in the game.
Warsaw scored the game’s final touchdown when junior Collin Marshall picked off Goshen quarterback C.J. Detweiler and weaved his way 45 yards to the endzone.
Marshall also picked off Detweiler on Goshen’s first drive of the game.
The Tigers, who didn’t commit a turnover, forced the Redskins into four turnovers, two fumbles and two interceptions.
“Anytime you create that many turnovers, and we didn’t have any, that’s a good night,” Warsaw’s veteran coach said of his defense. “A four-turnover margin, that’s a pretty good night. Our defense bent a lot, but they never broke, they stepped up and made big plays when they had to.”
Detweiler finished the game 18 of 26 for 135 yards.
Chris Ubaldo led Goshen’s ground game with 11 carries for 49 yards, while Jeff Stoll rushed for 47 yards on 11 attempts and Back finished with six rushes for 27 yards.
Corbin Harrison led the Redskins’ receiving corps with six catches for 56 yards, while teammate Rummel Johnson added six receptions for 40 yards.
The Tigers look to push their winning streak to three games when they host Wawasee Friday in the annual battle for the “W Trophy.”
Goshen will travel to Middlebury Friday to play the Northridge Raiders.
WARSAW 35, GOSHEN 7
War 7 14 0 14 — 35
Gosh 0 7 0 0 — 7
War Gosh
1st downs 17 18
Rushing yds 53 148
Passing yds 338 135
Comp-Att-Int 21-28-0 18-26-2
Total yds 391 283
Fumbles/lost 0/0 3/2
Penalties/yds 5/30 1/5
Punts/avg 4/38 4/33
First Quarter
W – Will McGarvey 6 run (Andrew Mevis kick) 1:45, 7-0
Second Quarter
G – Dylan Back 4 run (Tyler Brinson kick), 9:10, 7-7
W – Michael Jensen 11 pass to Riley Rhoades (Mevis kick) 1:38, 14-7
W – Jensen 36 pass to Rhoades (Mevis kick) :04, 21-7
Fourth Quarter
W – Jensen 33 pass to Jeremy David (Mevis kick) 7:23, 28-7
W – Collin Marshall 45 INT (Mevis kick) 2:53, 28-7
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
Rushing — Warsaw, McGarvey 13-34, Rob Sullivan 11-33, Jensen 7-(-14); Goshen, Chris Ubaldo 11-49, Jeff Stoll 11-47, Back 6-27, Charlie Collins 3-16, C.J. Detweiler 10-9.
Passing — Warsaw, Jensen 21-28-338, 3 TDs, 0 INT; Goshen, Detweiler 18-26-135, 0 TD, 2 INTs.
Receiving — Warsaw, Rhoades 13-214, David 6-85, Brock Riley 1-29, Sterling Hay 1-10; Goshen, Corbin Harrison 6-56, Rummel Johnson 6-40, Colton Potter 4-25, Brady Bechtel 2-14[[In-content Ad]]
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The talented senior’s production was as monstrous as his stature Friday night, as he caught 13 passes for 214 yards and two touchdowns.
Rhoades’ effort, as well as the smart play of quarterback Michael Jensen and some key plays by Warsaw’s defense, led the Tigers to a 35-7 win over the Goshen Redskins at Foreman Field.
In spoiling Goshen’s homecoming, the Tigers beat the Redskins for the eighth-straight year and improved to 3-3 overall and 2-2 in the Northern Lakes Conference this season.
The Redskins, who were just 3-27 the previous three seasons, including last year’s 0-10 mark, fell to 4-2 and 2-2.
“We felt like our formations, with what Goshen wanted to do defensively, we could find some different spots for him,” Warsaw coach Phil Jensen said of Rhoades. “Michael is throwing the ball well. Our offensive line protected very well, especially in the first half. We had some running game going, it wasn’t all just throwing the ball. Riley made some big plays ... a lot of kids made some big plays.”
Arguably the biggest play of the game was a 36-yard touchdown pass from Jensen to Rhoades with four seconds left in the second quarter.
After forcing Goshen into a three-and-out, the Tigers started a drive at their own 41-yard line with 59 seconds on the clock.
Following a holding penalty, a 28-yard catch by Brock Riley and three-straight incompletions, Jensen connected with Rhoades for the scoring strike on fourth down.
With Andrew Mevis’ extra-point kick, the Tigers went into the extended halftime break with a 21-7 advantage, rather than just a one-touchdown lead.
“He made some really nice plays,” the elder Jensen said of Rhoades, who caught a school-record 17 passes in a loss at Elkhart Memorial two weeks ago. “The one right before halftime obviously was a back-breaker to them, that was huge. Really, the thought process was we’re gonna hit him over the middle because they were defending the sideline. All I was thinking about was getting a field goal. But Riley hit the seam, Michael got it to him in stride, and he ran for the touchdown. That was a big, big play for us.”
Rhoades caught 10 passes for 160 yards and two scores in the first half alone.
The three-sport athlete has now caught 54 passes for 623 yards and six touchdowns through six games.
“You’re not really thinking about anything, you’re just reacting,” Rhoades said of his big night. “A lot of it is having faith in your quarterback and your other receivers, being able to read the defense and just going with it.”
Rhoades was just six yards short of Warsaw’s single-game receiving record, which Ron Davis set with six receptions against Northridge in 1987.
Jensen, a junior making his sixth varsity start under center, has come a long way in a short period of time. He completed his first 10 passes Friday night and finished the game 21 of 28 for 338 yards and three scores without an interception.
Through six games, Jensen has thrown for 1,540 yards and 10 touchdowns with just three picks.
“Confidence goes a long way,” Jensen said of his son. “He’s got guys that are catching the football for him and making plays. His offensive line is getting better. He’s maturing. This is his sixth varsity start. I’m just pleased with the chemistry we’re getting right now from everybody.”
Sophomore Will McGarvey, who finished with 13 carries for 34 yards, scored the game’s first touchdown, a 6-yard run with 1:45 remaining in the opening quarter.
The Redskins tied it with Dylan Back’s 4-yard run with 9:10 left in the second stanza.
Jensen then connected with Rhoades on an 11-yard scoring strike with 1:38 left in the half.
A 33-yard pass from Jensen to junior Jeremy David pushed Warsaw’s advantage to 28-7 with 7:23 remaining in the game.
Warsaw scored the game’s final touchdown when junior Collin Marshall picked off Goshen quarterback C.J. Detweiler and weaved his way 45 yards to the endzone.
Marshall also picked off Detweiler on Goshen’s first drive of the game.
The Tigers, who didn’t commit a turnover, forced the Redskins into four turnovers, two fumbles and two interceptions.
“Anytime you create that many turnovers, and we didn’t have any, that’s a good night,” Warsaw’s veteran coach said of his defense. “A four-turnover margin, that’s a pretty good night. Our defense bent a lot, but they never broke, they stepped up and made big plays when they had to.”
Detweiler finished the game 18 of 26 for 135 yards.
Chris Ubaldo led Goshen’s ground game with 11 carries for 49 yards, while Jeff Stoll rushed for 47 yards on 11 attempts and Back finished with six rushes for 27 yards.
Corbin Harrison led the Redskins’ receiving corps with six catches for 56 yards, while teammate Rummel Johnson added six receptions for 40 yards.
The Tigers look to push their winning streak to three games when they host Wawasee Friday in the annual battle for the “W Trophy.”
Goshen will travel to Middlebury Friday to play the Northridge Raiders.
WARSAW 35, GOSHEN 7
War 7 14 0 14 — 35
Gosh 0 7 0 0 — 7
War Gosh
1st downs 17 18
Rushing yds 53 148
Passing yds 338 135
Comp-Att-Int 21-28-0 18-26-2
Total yds 391 283
Fumbles/lost 0/0 3/2
Penalties/yds 5/30 1/5
Punts/avg 4/38 4/33
First Quarter
W – Will McGarvey 6 run (Andrew Mevis kick) 1:45, 7-0
Second Quarter
G – Dylan Back 4 run (Tyler Brinson kick), 9:10, 7-7
W – Michael Jensen 11 pass to Riley Rhoades (Mevis kick) 1:38, 14-7
W – Jensen 36 pass to Rhoades (Mevis kick) :04, 21-7
Fourth Quarter
W – Jensen 33 pass to Jeremy David (Mevis kick) 7:23, 28-7
W – Collin Marshall 45 INT (Mevis kick) 2:53, 28-7
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
Rushing — Warsaw, McGarvey 13-34, Rob Sullivan 11-33, Jensen 7-(-14); Goshen, Chris Ubaldo 11-49, Jeff Stoll 11-47, Back 6-27, Charlie Collins 3-16, C.J. Detweiler 10-9.
Passing — Warsaw, Jensen 21-28-338, 3 TDs, 0 INT; Goshen, Detweiler 18-26-135, 0 TD, 2 INTs.
Receiving — Warsaw, Rhoades 13-214, David 6-85, Brock Riley 1-29, Sterling Hay 1-10; Goshen, Corbin Harrison 6-56, Rummel Johnson 6-40, Colton Potter 4-25, Brady Bechtel 2-14[[In-content Ad]]
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