New Lothrop’s hopes for a state title were dashed with a 45-14 loss to Muskegon Catholic Central on Saturday at Legacy Field. Catholic Central improved to 11-2 and will play Beal City on Friday for the state title in Division 8. New Lothrop’s season ends at 12-1.
MCC had a 21-0 lead after the first quarter. It was 28-14 at halftime. Catholic Central outscored New Lothrop 17-0 in the second half.
Amari Coleman caught a 56-yard pass from Taylor Krupp and also had a 7-yard run in the second quarter.
Ben Muron had 26 rushing yards for New Lothrop. New Lothrop passers were 3-of-12. Defensively for New Lothrop, Luke Harris had 12 tackles. Owen Wilson had 10 and Brandon Green added eight.