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Second-quarter rally lifts Pirates over Sunnyside Christian 62-48

SUNNYSIDE–Trailing 16-8 after the first quarter, Pirate senior quarterback Trevin Kimble rushed for the first two second-quarter touchdowns to tie then pull the Buccaneers ahead 24-16, and the team never trailed again, going on to win 62-48 here Friday, Oct. 28.

The Pirates next face St. John/Endicott-LaCrosse at home this Friday night for another showdown and where a win will solidify Pomeroy's third-place standing an a berth in the state tournament.

"We played really well in all three phases of the game and guys really stepped up and played well when we needed them to," said Head Coach Kyle Kimball. "Brodie Magill and Jacob Reisinger were great on special teams, making some great tackles and pinning SSC deep a few times. Our O-Line was dominant all night and our defense was solid.

"Pomeroy had some critical fourth down stops and Kyzer Herres intercepted Bosma once and returned it for a touchdown," Kimble said. Braedon Fruh led with four solo tackles and four assists. Flynn made three soloes and three assists. Herres and Roberts both made a pair of solo tackles, and Boone Schmidt and Colby Ledgerwood each had a solo tackle.

The Pirates were led by Trevin Kimble's 187 yards rushing and four touchdowns. He also added 115 yards passing and a touchdown throw to Trace Roberts.

Walker Flynn added 122 yards and two touchdowns rushing.

Dash Bosma torched the Pirates for 357 yards passing going 20 for 46 and five touchdowns.

Pomeroy 62, Sunnyside Christian 48 (10/28)

Pom 8 24 24 6-62

SSC 16 6 14 12-48

SSC-Smeenk 42 yd pass from Bosma. Duim pass from Bosma.

Pom-Kimble 2 yd run. Flynn run.

SSC-Bosma 26 yd run. Smeenk pass from Bosma.

Pom-Kimble 12 yd run. Kimble run.

Pom-Kimble 7 yd run. Herres run.

SSC-Smeenk 63 yd pass from Bosma. Pass failed.

Pom-Roberts 47 yd pass from Kimble. Schmidt pass from Kimble.

SSC-Duim 64 yd pass from Bosma. Duim run.

Pom-Kimble 3 yd run. Kimble run.

SSC-Schilperoort 36 yd pass from Bosma. Pass failed.

Pom-Flynn 6 yd run. Schmidt pass from Kimble.

Pom-Herres pass interception runback. Herres run.

Pom-Flynn 64 yd run. Run failed.

SSC-Smeenk 15 yd pass from Bosma. Pass failed.

SSC-Duim 11 yd pass from Bosma. Pass failed

Pom SSC

Total Offense 459 441

Rush 344 48

Pass 116 393

Rushing: Pomeroy-Kimble 41/187 yds, 4 TDs; Flynn 15/122 yds, 2 TDs; Herres 12/54. SSC: Bosma 8/57, 1 TD; Thomas 2/6; Schilperoort 3/-15.

Passing: Pomeroy-Kimble 6/12-115 yds 1TD, 1 Int. SSC: Bosma 20/46-357 yds, 5 TDs, 1 Int.

Receiving: Pomeroy-3/57 yds; Roberts 1/47 yds, 1 TD; Schmidt 2/11 yds. SSC: Smeenk 9/217 yds, 3 TDs; Duim 5/124 yds, 2 TDs; Schilperoort 7/52 tds, 1 TD.

Turnover (Fumbles/Lost)

2-1 1-1

Interceptions Thrown

1 1

Penalties/Yards

5-35 9-65