Spartans sophomore DB Sam Challgren (88) narrowly misses grabbing an interception from a pass meant for Thunderhawks wide receiver Patrick Flaherty in the second quarter of Orono's 35-21 defeat of Grand Rapids Friday, Oct. 7, in Long Lake.
Ready for action. Senior Kelvin Hanson (52) seconds before hiking the ball to Spartan quarterback Grant Schoen, center, who is backed up by senior tight end Tom Wachman, top, in the first quarter of Orono's 35-21 defeat of Grand Rapids at Orono High School in Long Lake Friday, Oct. 7, 2011.
Grand Rapids half back Austin Wiberg, right, gets no mercy from the Spartan's defense in first quarter action Friday, Oct. 7, at Orono High School in Long Lake. The Spartan's put down the Thunderhawks 35-21 in their non-conference matchup.