Box Score
June 1, 2002 Pocatello Silverbacks vs. Mini-Cassia Bulldawgs

POCATELLO 21 MINI-CASSIA 20

RUPERT - The Pocatello defense made came through in the clutch, preventing a game-winning two-point conversion pass from Mini-Cassia's Mike Manning with the score 21-20, and third-string tailback, Troy Sutton rushed for 94 yards and two touchdowns to help the Pocatello Silverbacks recover from a 14-8 halftime deficit to overcome the Mini-Cassia Bulldawgs 21-20 to secure the #1 seed in the 2002 RMFL playoffs. The Silverbacks, missing both Reggie Jackson and Jared Anderson, turned to defensive back, Sutton who responded with the big game. Jeff Belnap also completed a strong season, throwing for more than 200 yards for the 6th time in the last 6 games. The Silverback defense had several stars, not the least of which was Jamon Rivera, who picked off a Mike Manning pass in the third quarter and raced 20-yards for a touchdown to extend the Silverback lead to 21-14, the play that would hold up as the game winner. The Bulldawgs got just another 300+ yard game from all-star quarterback, Mike Manning, his 4th 300-yard game in a record shattering season. Robert Carrick caught 3 passes for 95 yards, including a 55-yard game breaking touchdown reception with 9:56 remaining in the game to put the Bulldawgs in position to win the game. Alan Hakes (13 tackles, 1 interception) and Fernando Vale (9 tackles) lead the Bulldawg defense in keeping Pocatello's explosive offense in check. Both teams qualify for the Playoffs, Pocatello (7-1) gets a bye week and awaits either Boise, Helena or a rematch with the Bulldawgs. The Bulldawgs (3-5) draw the Helena Titans (3-5) in Mini-Cassia for a first round playoff rematch of a game settled similarly, 22-21 going to the Bulldawgs.

Pocatello

Mini-Cassia

Scoring Summary:

First Quarter:

Pocatello: Troy Sutton 8-yard run (Sutton run)

Second Quarter:

Mini-Cassia: Vale 25-yard pass from Manning (run failed) 4:16
Mini-Cassia: D.Hakes 20-yard pass from Manning (Carrick from Manning) 1:52

Third Quarter:

Pocatello: Troy Sutton 5-yard run (Belnap kick)
Pocatello: Rivera 20-yard interception return (run failed)

Fourth Quarter:

Mini-Cassia: Carrick 55-yard pass from Manning (pass failed) 9:56

	Pocatello	Mini-Cassia
First Downs	19	10
Rushes, Yards	34-182	15-75
Passes	13-30-2	17-33-2
Passing Yards	242	312
Sacked-Yds Lost	0-0	6-30
Total Net Yards	424	357
Punts, Average	0-0	4-53.3
Penalties, Yards	4-55	6-70
Fumbles, Lost	2-2	2-1

Individual Statistics:

Rushing: Pocatello - Troy Sutton 17-94, Wheatley 9-56, Contreras 7-22, Belnap 1-10. Mini-Cassia - Zemke 4-27, Manning 5-23, Larsen 1-9, Edwards 2-7, Vale 1-5, Hanni 2-4.

Passing: Pocatello - Belnap 13-30-2-242-0. Mini-Cassia Manning 17-33-2-312-3.

Receiving: Pocatello - Palmer 4-74, Bowen 2-74, E.Christensen 1-49, Troy Sutton 1-20, Gunter 2-16, Contreras 2-9. Mini-Cassia - D.Hakes 6-101, Carrick 3-95, Vale 2-52, Edwards 2-25, Hale 2-19, Rizzo 1-10, Hunter 1-10.

Tackles: Pocatello - Troy Sutton 7.5, O'Hearn 6 (3 sacks), Bowen 5.5 (1 sack), Trent Sutton 5.5, Wheatley 5 (2 sacks), Rivera 5, Howerton 3, Foreman 3, Crangle 2.5, Harris 2, Byington 2, Contreras 1, Gunter 1, Ketzenberg 1. Mini-Cassia - A.Hakes 13, Vale 9, Harper 4, C.Smith 4, Alverez 4, Gant 4, Lapray 3, Hale 3, Rementaria 2, B.Hakes 2.

Interceptions: Pocatello - Rivera, Bowen. Mini-Cassia - A,Hakes, Rementaria.

Missed Field Goals: None.