Lutheran Northwest finishes season with loss to league rival University Liggett

?Saturday afternoon Lutheran Northwest finished it's season in the first round of the play-offs, losing to rival University Liggett in the pre-district round of competition in the MHSAA state tournament. Defensively Lutheran Northwest struggled to stop the knights. The Crusaders were able to gain over 400 yards of total offense. Senior Michael Justice was 9 of 14 passing for 191 yards and 1 touchdown, and rushed 9 times for 25 yards and one touchdown. Junior Zack Alkire threw 11 times completing 5 for 45 yards and 1 touchdown, and rushed 16 times for 132 yards and 2 touchdowns, and caught 6 passes for 140 yards. Zack also led the team with 18 tackles on the defensive side of the ball. The Crusaders were without Junior standout linebacker Danny Macks whose absence was felt mostly on the defensive side of the ball. 

The Crusaders fought the entire game putting in 2 scores in the fourth quarter, but it wasn't enough. It was a great season and the Crusaders look to improve next year as they only lose 6 seniors of off this year's team and return a LOT of experience.