Chelsea State Bank ad

Chelsea Freshman Football Travels to St. Joseph, Brings home 13-0 shutout win

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Chris Orlandi for the information in this story.)

The Chelsea Freshmen Football Team had a long road trip to St. Joseph this week and earned a hard fought 13-0 shutout victory.

The defense played incredibly well, forcing 2 fumbles (recovered by Jacob Payeur and Indy Hurst) and turning away the Bears when they had a first and goal from the 2-yard line. Inside linebackers Richard Montoye and Luke Webster were the leading tacklers 

Offensively, the Bulldogs took advantage of one of the St. Joseph turnovers in the 1st quarter and started on a short field.  After some terrific running by Ethan Povlich, Nate Christian put Chelsea in front 7-0 with a QB sneak touchdown run.

With less than 2 minutes in the half, Jack Orlandi completed a pass to Christian who took the ball 70 yards down to the St. Joseph 3. Ethan Povlich scored one play later to make the score 13-0.  

The offensive line really dominated the Bears. Guards Carson Freeman and Kyle Jahr stood out.  

The attitude of this team has been excellent, coach Chris Orlandi said. Most of us were waking up around 5:30 a.m. to catch a 6:30 bus ride for a 10 a.m. kickoff. There were plenty of excuses that were available for us to play poorly. Instead, these guys stepped up and played their best game. It’s been awesome to watch them improve and grow each week.”

Print Friendly, PDF & Email

More News

Chelsea City Notice: Public Hearing for 511 Congdon Rezoning Request

March 25, 2024

April 4: Ballet Storytime at Chelsea District Library

March 25, 2024

Mary Lee Penney Named 2024 Woman of Chelsea State Bank Award Winner

March 24, 2024

Chelsea’s Jordan Braman Inducted into Phi Kappa Phi

March 24, 2024

April 18: Father Enzo Addari Retirement Celebration

March 24, 2024

March 31: Easter Events at Zion Lutheran Church

March 24, 2024

No City of Chelsea Meetings This Week

March 24, 2024

Chelsea Kiwanis Club Hears From the Chelsea Area Fire Authority

March 23, 2024

Great Showing for Chelsea Girls Track and Field at SEC Indoor Invitational

March 23, 2024

Chelsea Boys Track and Field Achieves Goals at SEC Indoor Invitational Meet

March 23, 2024

This Week’s Washtenaw County Road Commission Planned Road Projects

March 23, 2024

Washtenaw County Health Department Releases Annual Report

March 23, 2024

WCC Summer, Fall Registration Open

March 23, 2024

Chelsea School District March Students of the Month

March 22, 2024

Carley Grabarczyk Signs Letter of Intent to Purdue Northwest

March 22, 2024

Adult Learners Institute Announces April Schedule

March 22, 2024

Take a Journey Through Holy Week at Zion Lutheran Church

March 22, 2024

March 22: Final Lenten Fish Fry at St. Mary Church

March 22, 2024

Reminder: Spring Fling Craft Show from Fishville Farms at Chelsea Fairgrounds March 23

March 22, 2024

Recent Obituary: Thomas Joseph McGaw, Jr.

March 22, 2024

Jim Bristle and Loren Heller Distinguished Service to Agriculture Award Recipients

March 21, 2024