Week Fourteen Recap.

Written Saturday November 24th at 4:15 PM

Chippewa Valley 31, CLARKSTON 30

Who would had ever thought that Clarkston would get dominated in the trenches, that’s what Chippewa Valley did early at Ford Field in the Division One State Championship Game. The first half points allowed surpassed the most points allowed by the Wolves in the playoffs and during the game the most they have allowed all season. The Big Reds got two big plays on the opening drive which led to a five yard touchdown run early. Chippewa Valley would get an interception on the Wolves opening drive of the game which would lead to their second score of the game. The Big Reds would then go deep in the air for a 45 yard passing touchdown. Clarkston on their second drive would use the halfback pass which led to a 38 yard field goal and a 14-3 deficit. Chippewa Valley would respond in the second quarter by getting a 37 yard field goal making the score 17-3 Big Reds. The Wolves would then respond driving down the field by getting a three yard touchdown run to make the score 17-10 Chippewa Valley. The Big Reds would get a 94 yard kickoff return for a touchdown keeping momentum on their side for a 24-10 lead heading into the half. The Wolves opened the second half by going methodical which led to their scoring drive from five yards out making the score 24-17 Chippewa Valley. The Big Reds would then respond going to the air for a 25 yard passing touchdown making the score 31-17 Chippewa Valley. The Wolves would then respond by using the quarterback draw from 44 yards making the score 31-24 Big Reds. Clarkston drove deep into Big Red territory which led to a seven yard touchdown pass but they decided to go for two and the win but the trick play they had failed which resulted in Chippewa Valley retaining the 31-30 lead. I would question coach Kurt Richardson’s decision to go for two instead of going for the tie to force overtime and also the play call on a reverse with your tight end wide open. This will make Wolves fans sick to their stomach, this was a game that they could have won.