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Ross Michalski's three interceptions helped Springville shut out Tonawanda

David Janora ran for two touchdowns as Springville built a 36-0 halftime lead and won 49-0 in C North play.

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Ross Michalski's three interceptions helped Springville shut out Tonawanda
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WNY Athletics Staff ·

Overview

  • Springville defeated Tonawanda 49-0 at Springville-Griffith Institute HS on Oct. 15.
  • Ross Michalski recorded three interceptions, 111 interception return yards and a rushing touchdown.
  • David Janora scored twice on the ground, and Grant Michalski caught a 43-yard touchdown pass.
  • Springville improved to 6-1 overall and 5-1 in C North; Tonawanda fell to 0-7 overall and in league play.

Ross Michalski intercepted three passes and David Janora rushed for two touchdowns as Springville defeated Tonawanda 49-0 on Oct. 15 at Springville-Griffith Institute HS.

Springville scored 14 points in the first quarter and 22 in the second to take a 36-0 halftime lead. They added seven points in the third quarter and six in the fourth while completing the shutout in the C North matchup.

Michalski finished with 111 interception return yards and five tackles. He also gained 34 yards on two carries, including a rushing touchdown, contributing on both sides of the ball.

Springville's coach reported that the defense held Tonawanda to 45 yards of offense for the game. Pedro Salmeron recorded five total tackles, two tackles for loss and a sack that cost Tonawanda 13 yards.

“We played well in both sides of the ball and limited their offense to just 45 yards for the entire game,” Springville coach Mark Benton said.

Janora scored twice on five carries totaling 32 yards. Jayden Bushen added a rushing touchdown and 29 yards on four attempts.

Grant Michalski's lone reception went for a 43-yard touchdown, and he added 32 rushing yards on four carries. Liam Fisher completed two of four passes for 46 yards and a touchdown while rushing four times for 18 yards. Ty Ruhland contributed 27 yards on three carries.

The victory moved Springville from 5-1 to 6-1 overall and left them second in the C North standings at 5-1 in league play, behind Barker/Roy-Hart at 5-0. Tonawanda fell to 0-7 overall and 0-7 in the league, eighth in the standings.

C North standings

Through Oct. 15:

Rank Team Overall League PF PA
1 Barker/Roy-Hart 5-1 5-0 270 179
2 Springville 6-1 5-1 252 104
3 JFK 3-3 3-2 180 213
3 Alden 3-3 3-2 143 139
3 Cleveland Hill 3-3 3-2 118 108
6 Eden/North Collins 2-4 2-4 146 170
7 Akron 1-5 1-4 80 219
8 Tonawanda 0-7 0-7 63 238

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