Rocks' rough season continues
at Livonia Stevenson; fall 21-7

  The score was respectable.

  The performance wasn't, according to Salem football coach Kurt Britnell, whose Rocks dropped a 21-7 decision at Livonia Stevenson Friday night.

  The loss dropped the falling Rocks to 0-7 overall and 0-5 in the KLAA Central Division.

  Salem will host winless Wayne Memorial in next Friday's KLAA Kensington Conference cross-over game.

  "We just don't have it," said Britnell. "We don't block well. We don't tackle well. There was little excitement tonight."

  Britnell said he's hopeful the Rocks emotions will rise heading into next week's game against the Zebras.

  "But who knows," he said. "We thought they'd be up the past four weeks."

  Trailing 14-0 late in the first half, Salem sliced its deficit in half when senior quarterback Drew Thompson connected with senior tight end Ethan Walsh on a 40-yard touchdown strike 29 ticks before the intermission.

  But the Spartans countered by scoring a third-quarter TD to re-up its advantage to 21-7.

  "We had a nice play with a minute left to get deep in their territory, but we couldn't finish the drive," Britnell said.

  Walsh was a bright spot for the Rocks. In addition to his TD, he picked off a pass and recorded six tackles, three for losses.

  Alex Brown registered a sack for the Rocks.

  Omar Kandah also played well, making a team-high seven tackles.

  Brian Auquier hauled in a pair of Thompson passes for 70 yards.

  Ed Wright can be reached at (734) 453-1980 or info@plymouthcantonsports.com.