Patterson had a tough night Friday at the Sugar Dome, losing to Berwick 35-21 and losing standout R.J. Talver to injury.
Berwick dominated Patterson early using big plays to stun the Lumberjacks. Berwick scored on its first two possessions to take a 14-0 lead with 6:19 remaining in the first quarter.
But on the first Berwick drive, Talver, a cornerback, suffered a serious leg injury that required medical attention. Medics took several minutes to stabilize the senior.
He had two surgeries to repair the damage.
On the field Friday, Patterson standout Dajon Richard added a 65-yard touchdown run with 2:37 remaining in the first ...