Rochester, MN - The RCTC Yellowjackets football team came to play on Saturday afternoon.  The Jackets offense put up 46 points in downing the Ironmen of Vermillion Community College 46-24.  The Yellowjackets pounded out 437 yards of total offense including 338 total yards rushing on the day.

The Jackets (1-4) were led on the ground by running backs Cazz Martin and Ben Thompson.  Martin racked up 184 yards rushing on 15 carries with a touchdown, while Thompson ran for 130 yards and 3 scores.  Thompson added 2 catches for 19 yards while Martin had 4 catches for 12 yards to add to his total.

Quarterbacks Shane Fleury and Michael Schimming combined for 99 yards passing, including a 40 yard touchdown from Fleury to Markees Phillips.  Juan Martinez connected on 2 of 3 field golas as well as 4 of 6 extra points. Punters Dylan Dumarce and Spencer Mandt had a light day of work each only punting one time on the afternoon.

On the defenseive side of the ball, the Yellowjackets picked off the Ironmen 4 times on the game and forced 3 fumbles.  ANthony Harper, Jamel Smith, Jevonte Howard, and Kenneth Nwachi each had an interception in the game.  Harpers pick went for 30 yards and a touchdown, while Howard returned his for 55 yards.

In addition to his interception Jamel Smith had 11 tackels, 2 forced fumbles and 1 fumble recovery on the day. Darius Smith and Robert Walls also had fumble recoveries. The Jackets had 1 sack on the afternoon and that was  a sack by Dylan Dumarce, who also had 2 tackles for loss.

RCTC's defense, in addition to forcing 7 turnovers, held Vermillion to only 13 first downs, and 1 of 9 third down conversions. Vermillion rushed for 116 yards as compared to the Jackets 338.  Vermillion was penalized 10 times for 64 yards on the day.

RCTC football coach Derrick Hintz, congratulations RB Ben Thompson.  Thompson ran for 130 yards and 3 touchdowns.

RCTC is back on their home field this Saturday, October 6th, taking on Mesabi Range.  Kickoff is set for 2:00pm...