MacArthur Generals upset Nimitz Cougars 21-10

The MacARTHUR GENERALS take the field at the start of last Friday’s game.

By Gilbert Hoffman
THORNE STADIUM– Entering last Friday night’s game with a 6-1 overall record, the Nimitz Cougars were expected to romp over the MacArthur Generals, whose 2-5 record didn’t seem to compare.
But MacArthur put together a strong running game, under the direction of coach Jerry Drones, and ended up on the winning end, 21-10. In fact, by scoring twice in the third quarter within three minutes, they actually dominated most of the game with smartly executed play.
An outstanding performance was put in by Mac’s Isaac Lewis, who ran for 9 carries and 129 yards, and one touchdown.
Touchdowns were also scored by Javis McQueen on a 2 yard run in the first quarter, Roger Nunnery with a 4 yard run, and Isaac Lewis with a 16 yard carry, the latter two TD’s in the third quarter. Neither team showed much of a passing game, although Nimitz completed 6 of 9 pass attempts, for 36 yards total gain.
The win moves MacArthur up in the district standings, to fourth in 19-5A.