Knights Shut Out Bellaire 52-0 to Retain M88 Trophy
CENTRAL LAKE, Mich. - Central Lake-Ellsworth defeated rival Bellaire 52-0 on Friday night after an event-filled homecoming week. The Knights improve to 5-2, 4-1 BAV, while Bellaire falls to 16, 1-4 BAV.
Brady Roggenbeck sparked the Knights with a 27-yard touchdown pass to Josiah Chellis on fourth-and-long during the opening series.
The Knights scored all 52 points before halftime, combining three touchdown passes with a ground attack that produced 228 yards. Bellaire finished with just 52 total yards on 36 plays as the Knights forced five turnovers and held the Eagles scoreless through the second half. The running clock was in effect during the second half, giving the Knights only a few possessions.
Roggenbeck completed 4-of-5 passes for 126 yards and three touchdowns. Nolan Essenberg added a 26-yard completion on his only passing attempt and led the receivers with two catches for 71 yards and a touchdown. Josian Chellis caught a 27-yard touchdown pass, while Bill Hopp turned a 28-yard reception into another score.
Riley Shafer powered the rushing attack with 117 yards and two touchdowns on 10 carries, adding three successful two-point conversions. Hopp rushed three times for 36 yards and a touchdown, while Roggenbeck gained 25 yards on four carries. Josiah Chellis contributed 25 yards on two carries and returned a punt for a touchdown.
Shafer also led the defense with eight tackles, including three tackles for loss, and recovered a fumble. Josiah Chellis recorded seven tackles, an interception, and two fumble recoveries. Tristan Druckenmiller finished with four tackles, including one for loss. Hopp added four tackles, and Nolyn Whisler intercepted a pass.
The Knights totaled 380 yards on 41 plays, including 152 passing yards, and earned 17 first downs to Bellaire's five. The rivalry victory kept the M88 trophy in Central Lake for another year.
CLE will travel to Cedarville Friday night for another conference showdown before wrapping up the regular season at home against St. Ignace (6-1).
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