Orange Lutheran 38 - Eagles 20
Orange Lutheran gets a spark
MISSION VIEJO, CA., November 13, 2009 – Just over a month ago, an injury to Orange Lutheran starting quarterback Bobby Wheatley, thrust defensive back Mike Markovsky under center.
After his performance Friday night, Markovsky's days as a defender might only be a memory.
The junior connected on 16 of 18 passes for 242 yards and a touchdown to lead the Lancers past Santa Margarita, 38-20, in the Trinity League final at Saddleback College.
Orange Lutheran (6-4, 4-1) will enter next week's CIF-SS Pac-5 playoffs as the second seed from the Trinity League.
"This game sends us into next week on a positive note," Lancers coach Jim Kunau said.
Markovsky guided the Lancers to scoring drives on each of their first six possessions. "I credit our quarterback coach Greg Cicero with the development of Mike," Kunau said. "With Greg's coaching and Mike's commitment to learning, he has blossomed."
In addition to Markovsky's aerial assault of the Santa Margarita secondary, running back Damani Wilson rushed for 127 yards and two touchdowns.
Santa Margarita (3-7, 0-5) scored on its final three possessions of the fourth quarter, including a 1-yard TD plunge by Troy Willet on the game's final play.
It is the first time in the program's 21-year history it has failed to win a league game.
| Orange Lutheran | 7 | 17 | 14 | 0 | 38 |
| Santa Margarita | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 20 |
OL – Douglas 23 run (Flynn kick)
OL – Wilson 1 run [Flynn kick)
OL – Flynn 22 FG
OL – Rohr 11 pass from Markovsky (Flynn kick)
OL – Wilson 24 run (Flynn kick)
OL – Fraser 2 run (Flynn kick)
SM – Christensen 1 run (Reisinger kick)
SM – Thomson 15 run (Reisinger Kick)
SM – Willett 1 run
INDIVIDUAL LEADERS
Rushing: OL - Wilson 18-127, Douglas 3-45; SM - Tyson 15-92, Thomson 11-71
Passing: OL - Markovsky 16-18-0-242; SM - Crane 3-8-1-53
Receiving: OL - Rohr 6-118, Turner 4-59; SM - Higgins 1-18, Tuerk 1-21
By Kenny Connolly
Saturday, November 14, 2009
The Orange County Register - Varsity 3
