City Times Staff

SPASH ran by the Wisconsin Rapids Friday night, keeping the Ol’ Spirit Jug in Stevens Point.

The Panthers defeated Wisconsin Rapids 38-14, the fourth consecutive win against the Red Raiders in the Wisconsin Valley Conference. The Panthers record impoves to 4-2, placing them third in conference play, while the Red Raiders drop to 3-3.

After a scoreless first quarter, the Panthers came back with 24 unanswered points before the Red Raiders hit the scoreboard in the third.

For the Red Raiders, sophomore Isaiah Westfall scored a 21 yard TD pass in the third quarter and senior halfback Tristan Iverson rushed for a 78-yard TD in the fourth..

The Ol’ River Jug. (Contributed photo)

Panther junior running back Gus Turner-Zick and senior quarterback Victor Kizewski were key in the win. Kizewski scored once and ran for 133 yards while  Turner-Zick lead with two touchdowns rushed for 185 yards. TD passes were also brought in by senior wide receiver Mack Journell and sophomore tight end Joey Hauser.

The Red Raiders next travel to Neenah to take on the 2-4 Rockets on Oct. 2 at 7:00 PM.