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Steve Merth caught one touchdown pass and returned a punt 57 yards for another to lead Northwest to a 33-6 rout of Lourdes Regional in an All-American Conference opener Friday night in Pottsville.
Starting quarterback Jeff Moss completed 5-of-9 passes for 65 yards and a touchdown. Gunner Majer completed 1-of-2 passes, including a 35-yard touchdown pass to Josh Rittenhouse. Running back Brett Rutkoski rushed for 66 yards and receiver John Voyton caught two passes for 57 yards.
Corey Kittle led the Northwest defensive unit with four sacks. The Rangers led 13-0 after one quarter, 19-0 at halftime, and 26-6 at the end of the third quarter.