Messwood Rushing Attack Runs over St. John's Academy 49-14

Amassing 402 yards on the ground and slating their third win of the season, Messwood routed Saint John's NW Military Academy 49-14 Saturday night.

With the win, the Shorewood/Messmer football team improved to 3-0 (2-0), remaining atop the Midwest Classic Conference and handing Saint John's NW Military Academy its first loss of the season.

Messwood got things rolling early when QB Taylor Dennis drilled a 26-yard pass to WR Avery Smith for six; and they never looked back. They would pile on 28 points in the first half to Saint John's NW Military Academy's seven, and secure the win with 21 more in the second half.

Shorewood's two-headed running attack of Messwood RB Alec Grimmer, who racked up 210 yards on 15 carriers and scored three touchdowns, and RB Avery Smith who reached pay dirt twice, dominated the game.

Taylor threw for 97 yards and one touchdown. Messwood TE Jonathon Carson lead all in receiving with 62 yards and one touchdown.

Messwood will travel to HOPE Christian for its next matchup on Thursday at 7 p.m.