Ramaker scored four touchdowns and averaged 9.2 yards per carry as the Panthers outgained the visitors 464-230. Quarterback Sam Lundberg ran for two touchdowns while going 2-for-7 passing for 44 yards. Kevin Minter had 10 tackles and Casey Rosacker intercepted two passes. David Lassahn, Carter Tollefson and Mitch Akemann recovered fumbles.
NRHEG, seeded No. 4 in the section, led 22-0 after one quarter, 29-0 at halftime and 42-0 after three periods.
“We played well on both sides of the ball,” said NRHEG coach Dan Stork. “It was by far our best performance up front, rushing for more than 400 yards. Ramaker going for 321 was fun to see.”
Ramaker's total is believed to be the third best in school history. Dan Routh ran for 360 yards on 38 carries in 2006. Joe Balfe gained 343 on 41 attempts in 2003.
The victory earned the Panthers a rematch with undefeated conference champion WEM Saturday at Waterville. The Bucs are rated No. 1 in the state in Class AA.
“We are very excited to have the opportunity to try and knock off the No. 1 team in AA,” said Stork.
The Panthers improved to 5-4 overall. No. 5 seed Kenyon-Wanamingo finished the season 3-6.
NRHEG 42, K-W 6
KW 0 0 0 6 — 6
NRHEG 22 7 13 0 — 42
First Quarter
NRHEG — Lundberg 11 run (PAT failed)
NRHEG — Ramaker 6 run (Lassahn pass from Lundberg)
NRHEG — Ramaker 22 run (Lundberg kick)
Second Quarter
NRHEG — Ramaker 6 run (Lundberg kick)
Third Quarter
NRHEG — Ramaker 50 run (PAT failed)
NRHEG — Lundberg 2 run (Lundberg kick)
Fourth Quarter
KW — McLain 18 pass from Sviggum (PAT failed)
KW NRHEG
First Downs 10 20
Rushing attempts 32 57
Yds. Rushing 165 420
Passing 3-11-3 2-7-1
Yds. Passing 65 44
Total plays 43 64
Total Yds. 230 464
Penalties 6-33 2-15
Fumbles-lost 3-3 2-0
Punts-Avg. 5-23.0 1-53.0
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
Rushing — NRHEG: Ramaker 35-321; Minter 7-47; Lundberg 10-35; Krohn 2-7; Staloch 2-6; Lassahn 1-3; KW: Quaale 9-64; Jackson 2-37; McLain 7-24; Paquin 3-20; Sviggum 11-20
Passing — NRHEG: Lundberg 2-6-1, 44; Lassahn 0-1-0, 0; KW: Sviggum 3-11-3, 65;
Receiving — NRHEG: LeBlanc 1-26; Grothem 1-18
NRHEG DEFENSE (tackles)
Minter 10; Ramaker 7, 1 sack; Parpart 6; Lundberg 5, 1 interception; Staloch 3; Claycomb 3; Peterson 3; Ripka 2; Krohn 2; Jewett 2; Krell 2; Arnold 2; Akemann 2, 1 fumble recovery; Mangskau 1; Lassahn 1, 1 fumble recovery; Rosacker 1, 2 interceptions; Erickson 1; Goette 1; Field 1; Tollefson 1 fumble recovery
