Late first half run by No. 1 Lakes dooms Miners

BESSEMER - Gogebic fought back from an early 14-0 hole to find themselves in pretty good position against the top-ranked team in the Upper Peninsula, Lake Linden-Hubbell.

After Jayden Verrett's second straight touchdown run of at least 70 yards, the Miners moved to within a touchdown at 28-22. They then recovered the onside kick, meaning they had the ball with a chance to tie or take the lead.

Instead, the Lakes took a 30-point lead into halftime.

Gogebic fumbled on that possession and the Lakes scored the final three touchdowns of the half to take a commanding 52-22 into the half. The Miners'...