Football

Late North Dickinson Comeback Falls Short, 26-20

Friday, November 09, 2012

FELCH---The St. Ignace Saints jumped to a 26-0 lead and then hang on to beat the North Dickinson Nordics, 26-20, in the Division Eight Regional Championship game in Felch.

Curtis St. Louis scored two rushing touchdowns and intercepted two passes to lead the Saints into next Saturday's semifinal against Beal City.

St. Louis sealed his team's win with an interception in the final seconds of the game.

Nordic quarterback Kenny Pekarek threw two touchdown passes in a losing effort. The Nordics finished the season 10-1, while the Saints improved to 12-0.

Pictured above: Nordic Dom Christian on a touchdown run during a game earlier this season against Bark River-Harris. (Rand Hruska photo)