The Chelsea High School varsity football team got its season off with a comeback double overtime victory 49-48 on the road at Grand Rapids Northview on Thursday, Aug. 28
The Bulldogs were down 21-7 at the end of the first quarter, and 28-24 at the half, then Northview went up 35-24 in the third quarter, but at the close of the quarter, senior half back Kenny McDowell ran for a 12-yard TD and senior quarterback Cam Starkey ran for a 2-point conversation to bring the Bulldogs to within 3 points.
Junior Graham Kuras kicked a 24-yeard field goal to tie the game at 35-35.
In the first OT, Northview went up 42-35 but McDowell ran for a 10-yard TD and Kuras kicked the extra point to tie it up. Senior tailback Ty Nelson scored a 3-yard TD and Kuras hit the PAT to put Chelsea ahead, 49-42.
Northview came back with a TD but the pass for the 2-point conversation was no good.
Please enjoy the slideshow from Burrill Strong below.
I noticed you have no name and a 0 listed for 4 tackles..this should be 46 Tim Johnson Defensive end.