By By SCOTT NOVAK / Niles Daily Star
Portage Northern scored 28 unanswered points to ruin the debut of Dowagiac coach Mike Stanger Friday night.
Dowagiac grabbed a quick 7-0 lead when it capitalized on a Portage Northern turnover. It was all Huskies from there as Portage Northern scored a 48-21 Big-16 Conference non-divisional victory at Chris Taylor-Alumni Field.
Portage Northern finished the night with 465 yards in total offense, including 290 yards on the ground. Roseman led the way with 148 yards on 23 carries. Doud was 11-of-19 through the air for 175 yards.
The Chieftains (0-1) finished with 165 yards rushing, led by Powell's 166 yards on eight carries. Peavey was 4-of-9 for 36 yards.
Dowagiac hopes to regroup and pick up its first win of the season Friday night in Coldwater. The Cardinals were defeated by Portage Central last Friday night.
We're not going anywhere. We are going to look at films on Sunday, learn from our mistakes an get out there in full pads on Monday and practice. There is not a rule in this state that you have to be undefeated to make the playoffs. That's still our goal."
Portage Northern 7 22 6 13 -- 48
Dowagiac 7 0 7 7 -- 21
D – Duane Davis 20 yard pass from Joe Peavey; Hillary Bisnett kick
PN – Brock Doud 9 yard run; Jeff Lemons kick
PN – Greg Marshall 8 yard run; kick failed
PN – Keith Roseman 5 yard run; run failed
PN – Matt Comer 34 yard pass from Doud; Lemons kick
PN – Lemons 35 yard field goal
PN – Roseman 1 yard run; kick failed
D – Bryan Powell 55 yard run; Bisnett kick
PN – Comer 38 yard pass from Doud; Lemons kick
D – Powell 89 yard run; Bisnett kick
PN – Chris Lowing 35 yard run; kick failed