Nick Ens of Grand Rapids Catholic sets new TD mark

Nick Ens (184 of 301 passes for 2,850 yards) tossed five touchdown passes, including three to favorite target Michael Penny, to up his season total to 39 the season in Grand Rapids Catholic Centrals 42-35 double OT win over Kingsford. According to Burt Angeli of the Iron Mountain Daily

The Ens-to-Penny combination clicked for 75 and 60-yard touchdowns in the fourth quarter to give the Cougars a 28-21 lead.

Kingsford sent the game into overtime when Ryan Kleisner plunged four yards in the end zone with 30 seconds remaining.

In the second overtime, Penny hauled in a 10-yard slant pass for the game-winner.

Ens wound up with 372 yards passing and five touchdowns.

Penny made seven catches for 199 yards.

Ens' total eclipses the previous total of 37, set by Josh Brehm of Ithaca in 2001. Brehm signed in early 2008 to play ball for the Hamburg Blue Devils of the GermanFootball League.


With the win, the stage is set for a Saturday showdown between Holland Christian at East Kentwood High School. Christian's QB A.J. Westendorp, has tossed thrown for 33 touchdowns this season.

The Maroons were 53-25 victors over South Haven on Friday in the Division 4 regional finals. Coached by former NFL player Willie Snead III, a varsity coach in Florida before taking the reigns at Christian this season.