NM Grounds Falcons

NEW SHARON – North Mahaska defended its own field on senior night and homecoming Friday to ground Wayne of Corydon 28-22. NM had to hold off the Falcons in the second half to secure the win.

No stats were available for Wayne at press time. North Mahaska used a strong running game on the legs of senior Paul DeJong and sophomore Kaleb Stout. Each rushed for more than 100 yards. Junior Austin McMahan and sophomore Lucas Nunnikhoven added yards as North Mahaska accumulated 367 yards on the ground.

DeJong, who was returning from an injury, romped for 125 yards on 20 carries and scored all four touchdowns. Stout rolled for 107 on 18 carries, Nunnikhoven added 68 on 10 carries and McMahan had 35 on six totes.

Nunnikhoven did not have to throw often but completed two on eight tries for 32 yards. Sophomore Joel DeJong caught one for 17 yards and P.J. Stout snagged one for 15.

Senior Ashton Meland led the defense with nine tackles. Joel DeJong picked off a Falcon pass while Nunnikhoven and P.J. Stout each recorded five tackles.

North Mahaska (2-5) will conclude the season next week at Madrid.