Spring Football Game

Blakely Peppinger
Spring Football Game
April 25, 2008

The offense came back for a strong finish in the Idaho State Spring football game Friday night. Russel Hill led the Bengals offense completing 7 passes on 12 attempts for 2 touchdowns and no interceptions. The annual Spring game was held at Holt Arena this year, led by head coach John Zamberlin.

Hill connected with Jaron Taylor and Isaiah Burel each for a touchdown. Kyle Blum went 6 for 12 with a touchdown to Kenyon Blue to cap off his first drive at quarterback. The Bengals offense was also fueled by Ken Cornist who gained 79 yards on 9 carries.

Defensively, Keith Goins, Jr. had his third interception of the Spring in as many scrimmages. He has been a standout player for the Bengals all Spring after seeing limited time last fall as a true freshman.

Evan Mozzochi and Preston Kelly also were effective at times moving the football. Mozochi was 5 for 10 with 1 interception and Kelly was 6 for 9 for 49 yards including a scoring drive capped off by a one yard touchdown plunge by Trevor Messersmith.

Travis Anderson led with seven tackles and Amir Owens made a strong stand against the offensive passing game. Hill said, “The defense played well. They have made some great plays throughout the Spring and today wasn’t any different.”

The game ended the Spring season for the Bengals but Zamberlin assures that they will continue to improve throughout the Summer and be ready to improve on their 3-8 season in 2007.