Carlton's defense looks to make a stop versus Bethlehem. (Logan Lehmann/paNOW staff)

By Logan Lehmann

High School Football

Carlton dominates Bethlehem, will face Walter Murray in round one of Division 1 playoffs

Oct 15, 2022 | 10:49 AM

PRINCE ALBERT, SK – The Carlton Crusaders put on a dominant showing on Friday night, stomping the Bethlehem Stars 49-14 at Max Clunie Field.

The win rounds out a strong regular season showing for Carlton finishing with a 4-1 record, helping clinch the third seed in the 6A Division 1 playoffs. Since finishing the season in third place, the Crusaders will square off against the Walter Murray Marauders in round one of the 6A Division 1 playoffs.

Carlton quarterback Sullivan Smith-Windsor put on a show for the home crowd, putting up 252 passing yards and four touchdowns on an amazing 14 of 17 passing attempts. He added 23 rushing yards and one touchdown on four carries.

Crusader receiver Gage Prodaehl also had himself a game, clocking 92 receiving yards and three touchdowns on just five receptions. He rushed for 25 yards and one touchdown on one carry.

Bethlehem quarterback Nate Bohmann didn’t fare too well in the contest, throwing for 63 yards, three interceptions, and one touchdown on four of 17 passing attempts.

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Stars running back Samuel Besong had 32 yards and one touchdown on one carry.

COMPLETE BOX SCORE

The points came early and often for the Crusaders with Smith-Windsor and Prodaehl combining for four touchdowns in the quarter. Carlton found themselves up 28-0 after the first and didn’t let off the gas in the second.

The Crusaders continued their offensive parade and scored 16 more points with Prodaehl and Smith-Windsor connecting for more TDs.

Bethlehem went on to control the majority of the second half with Carlton only putting up six points across the third and fourth. The second half saw the Stars manage 14 points in the half however that’s as close as they could get as the Crusaders came out on top in a landslide 49-14 victory.

Carlton will now transition into playoff mode where they’ll meet the Walter Murray Marauders in round one of the 6A Division 1 playoffs, which is slated for Thursday, Oct. 20 at 5:15pm at SMF Field in Saskatoon.

The winner will go on to play the two-seed Holy Cross Crusaders in round two.

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