NAU Concludes Spring Footballl

The Lumberjack football spring held it's annual game Saturday, and fourth year QB Jason Murietta had a 5-6 50 effort, which included a TD. Running back Xavier Newbill added 76 yards of total offense. Coach Souers said this of the spring session: “We maximized our strength and conditioning period,” said Souers. We are stronger on both sides of the ball.”

Rushing: Newbill 13-46-0; Kriesien 4-14-1; Murrietta 2-12-0; Anthony 1-1-0; Leahy 1-2-0.

Receiving: Watson 3-40-1, Newbill 1-30-0; Leahy 3-36-0; Fitzpatrick 1-24-0; Rauchert 1-17-0; Anthony 2-16-0; Kriesien 4-14-1; Moore 2-12-0; Walish 2-7-0; Mahone 1-0-0.

Passing: Murrietta 5-6 50 TD; Wriston 3-6 38; Kriesien 6-7 62; Odorfer 3-5 INT.

Field Goals: 39, 41 (Dehaze)

Penalties: Personal Foul (Moore), Pass Interference (Mcillwain), Holding, Pass Interference (Johnson), Face Mask, Holding.

NAU opens the 2006 season at Arizona State on Aug. 31.