GREEN BAY - The Manitowoc Lincoln Ships (1-6 overall) captured their first win of the season by defeating the Green Bay East Red Devils (0-7 overall)  on Friday, Oct. 2.

Recap

The Red Devils were able to jump out to an early 6-0 lead with 7:29 left in the first quarter off a touchdown catch from Rowan Allen. The Ships then scored their first points of the game with 3:18 left in the first quarter off a touchdown catch from Noah Washburn to make the score 7-6. The Ships then were able to add another touchdown to make the score 14-6 with 5:43 left in the second quarter off a punt return from Adrien Amweg. 

The Red Devils were able to strike back before halftime to make the score 12-14 with 2:56 left in the second quarter off a touchdown run from quarterback Anthony Blanc Hohn. The third quarter was scoreless for both teams, and it wasn’t until late in the 4th quarter that the Red Devils were able to get a safety which tied the game at 14 with 48 seconds left in the 4th quarter. Neither team was able to score after the safety which led to an overtime period.

In overtime the Red Devils got the ball first at their opponent 25 and they scored to make the game 20-14 but missed the two-point conversion. The Ships were able to tie the game with their possession to make the game 20-20 and the extra point sealed the win for the Ships with a score of 21-20. 

I talked to Red Devils head coach Jashawn Witt after the tough loss to the Ships. “I’m trying to get them to understand that even though the outcome isn’t the way we wanted, we’re still trying to find that bounce back, that momentum, that energy all those types of things,” said Green Bay East Head Coach Jashawn Witt. 

Jashawn Witt also discussed what he thinks needs to improve before next week. “Special teams, being consistent those types of things,” said Witt. 

Next week the Green Bay East Red Devils will look to bounce back at home against the Oshkosh North Spartans (3-4 overall). The Red Devils will look to have success in their last two games of the year. 

For the Manitowoc Lincoln Ships they’ll look to capitalize on their success next week on the road against the Sheboygan North Golden Raiders (3-4 overall).