Defense paves the way for Gophers' win against Sandy

FOOTBALL — Michael Mehlhaff scores winning TD on an interception return

By Darrell Jackson

The Gresham Outlook, Sep 20, 2008, Updated Oct 30, 2009

Christina Hammett / The Outlook

Gresham's Luke Cooley, 33, and Morgan Brittain converge on a Sandy player during the Gophers' 16-6 win Friday night.

Gresham’s Michael Mehlhaff intercepted a pass and returned it 51 yards late in the second quarter and Mickey Inns completed a 14-yard touchdown pass to Justin Potter with three seconds remaining in the first half as the Gophers defeated Sandy 16-6 Friday at Sandy.

Leading 6-0 late in the first half, Sandy took over near midfield with hopes of adding to its margin. Instead, Mehlhaff stepped in front of a pass and took it all the way back for the touchdown.

“He stepped up when we needed a spark and came through with the big return which turned the momentum in our favor,” Gophers’ coach Mike Allison said.

Gresham added another touchdown just before halftime when Inns hit Potter going across the middle of the field, and Potter rolled into the end zone with three seconds on the clock.

Sandy gave up a safety on its first possession of the second half, and Gresham’s defense did the rest holding the Pioneers to 41 yards on the ground and shutting them out in the second half.

• Other MHC scores:

Central Catholic 38, Centennial 28

Barlow 54, Hood River 21

David Douglas 41, Reynolds 13

Look for extended football coverage in the Saturday, Sept. 20, issue of The Outlook.

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