Columbus North graduate Mitchel Collier is congratulated in the end zone after catching his first collegiate touchdown pass for Central Michigan in Tuesday’s win against Northern Illinois. (Photo courtesy of Central Michigan Athletics)
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. — Mitchel Collier caught the first touchdown pass of his collegiate career Tuesday to help Central Michigan to a 37-31 Mid-American Conference win against Northern Illinois.
Mitchel Collier
Collier, a redshirt sophomore tight end from Columbus North, caught a 20-yard scoring pass from Jase Bauer midway through the second quarter. It was Collier’s only catch of the game.
The Chippewas (5-4, 3-2) visit Western Michigan on Tuesday.
Hammons TD in win
CONWAY, Ark. — Luke Hammons scored his first collegiate touchdown Saturday in Centre (Ky.) College’s 47-29 Southern Athletic Association win at Hendrix.
Luke Hammons
Hammons, a sophomore quarterback from Columbus North, carried four times for 22 yards and a touchdown, a 14-yard run in the fourth quarter. He had thrown for a touchdown earlier this season against Millsaps.
The Colonels (5-4, 5-2) wrap up the regular season Saturday against Birmingham-Southern.
Essick tallies tackles
HANOVER — Connor Essick recorded three solo and one assisted tackle Saturday in Anderson’s 69-0 Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference loss at Hanover.
Connor Essick
Essick, a sophomore linebacker from Columbus North, also had a pass breakup for the Ravens (0-9, 0-6). He ranks fourth on the team with 40 total tackles.
Anderson wraps up its season Saturday at Manchester.
Sabotin helps UIndy to wins
INDIANAPOLIS — Hannah Sabotin recorded seven kills, two block assists, three digs and two aces Saturday to help University of Indianapolis to a 25-21, 25-19, 25-23 Great Lakes Valley Conference win against Truman State on her senior night.
Hannah Sabotin
Sabotin, a Columbus resident and Trinity Lutheran graduate, led the Greyhounds with 15 kills and eight blocks and added six digs and an ace in Friday’s 25-20, 19-25, 25-23, 25-17 win against Upper Iowa.
UIndy (17-9, 6-5) visits Quincy on Friday.
Gilley notches digs, assists for ISU
Cadence Gilley recorded five digs and one assist Saturday in Indiana State’s 25-14, 25-18, 25-10 Missouri Valley Conference loss at Drake.
Cadence Gilley
Gilley, a sophomore from Columbus East, had 16 digs and two assists Friday in a 25-13, 18-25, 25-23, 25-16 loss at Northern Iowa.
The Sycamores (3-22, 1-14) host Murray State on Friday and Belmont on Saturday.
Jaynes scores 6 in opener
AMES, Iowa — Sydney Jaynes scored six points Saturday in Butler’s 82-55 season-opening loss at Iowa State.
Sydney Jaynes
Jaynes, a junior from Trinity Lutheran, went 3-of-7 from the field, including 0-of-1 from 3-point range. She added two rebounds, two assists and a steal in 23 minutes of action.
The Bulldogs host Detroit Mercy on Sunday.
