MDI Falls to Belfast 36-14 [Photos&Video]

The MDI Trojans played host to the Belfast Lions on a beautiful night in Bar Harbor, but the end wasn't as nice as the night for the Trojans, as Belfast won 36-14.

MDI got on the scoreboard first, when Jalique Keene scored on a 52 yard run with 6:39 remaining in the 1st half. Taner Bickford ran in for the 2 point conversion, and MDI was up 8-0.

MDI kicked off, and Stephen Davis fielded the return. It looked like MDI had Davis bottled up, but Davis broke free, and ran the kickoff return back 85 yards to put Belfast on the board. The 2 point conversion was no good, and with 6:23 left in the half, MDI was up 8-6.

MDI went on a long drive, but fumbled the ball deep in Belfast territory with under a minute left in the half, and Belfast took over with less than 40 seconds  remaining. Davis took the ball again, and again, he broke through after looking like he was stopped, and ran 83 yards for the Belfast touchdown with 25 seconds left in the half. The 2 point conversion was no good, and Belfast was up 12-8 at the half.

Video of the 1st Half Scoring

Belfast would score again with 4:39 left in the 3rd Quarter. Alex Canning scored on a 52 yard run, and when the 2 point conversion was good, Belfast led 20-8.

MDI would answer, 1:01 later, when Jalique Keene scored his 5th touchdown of the season, scoring on a 14 yard run. The 2 point conversion was no good, and Belfast was up 20-14.

Belfast scored twice in the 4th Quarter to put the game away. Davis scored his 3rd touchdown of the game, oin a 4 yard run with 8:42 left in the game. The Lions converted the 2 point conversion and it was 28-14. With 7:07 left, Canning scored his 2nd touchdown, on a 11 yard run. The 2 point conversion was good, and Belfast won 36-14

MDI has 19 first downs while Belfast had 7. MDI had 363 total yards gained, while Belfast had 297. MDI had 320 rushing yards while Belfast had 294.

For more pictures from the game, visit Anna Traver's Photography page HERE

MDI now 1-1 on the season, plays host to Winslow on Friday night September 19th, a game that will be broadcast on WDEA Internet Radio. Belfast 2-0, plays host to Foxcroft Academy on Friday night, September 19th

Unofficial Stats

MDI
Jalique Keene 18 carries 155 yards
Taner Bickford 13 carries 75 yards, 1 reception 13 yards
Sandy Henggelar 17carries 68 yards
Colby Candage 5 carries 17 yards, 2-4 passing 42 yards 1 interception
Xan Rush 4 carries 5 yards
Graham Good 1 reception 29 yards

Defensive Stats
Dylan Collin 8 Tackles 2 Assists
Isaiah Keene 4 Tackles 1 Assist
Danny McGregor 3 Tackles 2 Assists
Sandy Henggelar 2 Tackles 2 Assists
Elijah Malloy 2 Tackles 2 Assists
Billy Kerley 2 Tackles
Brandon Davis 1 Tackle 1 Assist
Micah Hallett 2 Assists
Colby Candage 2 Assists
Evan Jeannotte 2 Assists
Josiah Joy 1 Tackle
Courtland Walsh 1 Tackle
Croy Albee 1 Tackle

Belfast
Stephen Davis 13 carries 130 yards
Alex Canning 4 carries 86 yards
Drew Nealey 6 carries 51 yards 1-2 passing 3 yards.
Emery Dinsomore 2 carries 9 yards
Andrew Goguen 1 carry 9 yards
Tyler Mcleod 2 carries 9 yards