The Whitworthian

Issue date: 10/9/07 Last Updated: 10/16/07

The Whitworth Pirates football team dominated the Lewis & Clark Pioneers for the second straight year, winning 48-7 Saturday in Portland, Ore. at Griswold Stadium.

The Bucs pounded the Pioneers during Homecoming last year 70-3.

Whitworth boasted a formidable ground attack on the day, compiling 395 yards rushing on 62 attempts for the day.

Sophomore running back Milton Nelson and junior running back Tyler Mattair each broke the 100 yard barrier on the day. Senior running back Chris Ahsing racked up 60 yards and two scores.

Junior quarterbacks Kory Kemp and Jon Luke combined with sophomore quarterback Ray Valle to throw for 14 of 21 and 177 yards passing on the day.

Senior Steve Silva led all receivers with six catches for 83 yards. Junior tight end Joey VanHoomissen caught his first career touchdown, an 11-yard laser from Luke.

The Pirate defense limited the Pioneers to 149 yards of total offense. Freshman Layton Brown led the defense with five tackles. Senior linebacker Marc Grow chipped in with four tackles, a defended pass and a sack. Senior linebacker Greg Caster and Sophomore linebacker Nate Hadley each had a sack.

Whitworth will return to action next week in California against Azusa Pacific Oct. 20 at 6 p.m.

Contact Derek Casanovas at derek.casanovas@whitworthian.com.     

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