Steinert running back Isaac Pate, 1, celebrates his touchdown with teammate Jon Weaver, back, against Nottingham during a WJFL Capitol Division game on Saturday afternoon at Spartan Field in Hamilton Twp. (Kyle Franko/ Trentonian Photo)Steinert running back Isaac Pate, right, runs into the end zone for a touchdown before he can be stopped by Nottingham defensive back Sabri Melvin, left, during a WJFL Capitol Division game on Saturday afternoon at Spartan Field in Hamilton Twp. (Kyle Franko/ Trentonian Photo)Steinert running back Isaac Pate reacts after he scored a touchdown against Nottingham during a WJFL Capitol Division game on Saturday afternoon at Spartan Field in Hamilton Twp. (Kyle Franko/ Trentonian Photo)Steinert quarterback Anthony Giglio, right, is tackled by Nottingham defensive back Ricardi Chery, left, during a WJFL Capitol Division game on Saturday afternoon at Spartan Field in Hamilton Twp. (Kyle Franko/ Trentonian Photo)Nottingham wide receiver Qymir McMillan runs with the ball against Steinert during a WJFL Capitol Division game on Saturday afternoon at Spartan Field in Hamilton Twp. (Kyle Franko/ Trentonian Photo)Steinert left tackle Jomel Kparway, 77, blocks against Nottingham during a WJFL Capitol Division game on Saturday afternoon at Spartan Field in Hamilton Twp. (Kyle Franko/ Trentonian Photo)Steinert quarterback Anthony Giglio runs into the end zone for the a touchdown against Nottingham during a WJFL Capitol Division game on Saturday afternoon at Spartan Field in Hamilton Twp. (Kyle Franko/ Trentonian Photo)Nottingham coach Milo McGurie, right, talks with wide receiver Qymir McMillan, left, on the sidelines against Steinert during a WJFL Capitol Division game on Saturday afternoon at Spartan Field in Hamilton Twp. (Kyle Franko/ Trentonian Photo)Steinert coach Thaddeus Richards walks on the sideline against Nottingham during a WJFL Capitol Division game on Saturday afternoon at Spartan Field in Hamilton Twp. (Kyle Franko/ Trentonian Photo)Show Caption1 of 9Steinert running back Isaac Pate, 1, celebrates his touchdown with teammate Jon Weaver, back, against Nottingham during a WJFL Capitol Division game on Saturday afternoon at Spartan Field in Hamilton Twp. (Kyle Franko/ Trentonian Photo)Expand HAMILTON TWP.  — This year’s Battle of Klockner Road turned out to be not much of a battle of all, which was just fine with the Steinert High football team. In a game that was more or less over before it even got started, Steinert cruised past Nottingham, 34-0, on Saturday to even its record at 4-4 and lock up a playoff berth. Nottingham, which had played so well of late with straight wins, dropped to 3-6.The good news for the Northstars is they will probably still qualify for the playoffs. A big reason the game was basically over so early was because Nottingham was forced to play without injured starting quarterback Dante Vasquez. Sabri Melvin did what he could filling it, but it became apparent right away Nottingham was going to have trouble moving the ball. Sure enough, Nottingham generated only 21 yards of offense in the first half and Melvin completed just five of 20 passes  while often scrambling for his life as the Spartan pass rush brought the heat. The Nottingham rushing game was also non existent against a gang-tackling Steinert defense that got an interception by Isaiah Pate and had all kinds of fun knowing it was in complete control. Steinert was just as dominant on offense with Isaac Pate leading the way. He scored three touchdowns and piled up 148 yards on 12 carries. Steinert quarterback Anthony Giglio was also in fine form, completing nine of 15 passes and also rushing for 97 yards on five carries. Other than when it got the ball back with only seconds remaining in the first half, Steinert scored in five of its first six possessions.. Its first drive went 60 yards and was capped by a 1-yard run by Isaac Pete. Steinert’s second possession needed only one play to reach the end zone as Isaac Pete exploded right down the middle of the field on an 80-yard run. Isaac Pate also raced 20 yards for his team’s third touchdown before Giglio scored on a 15-yard keeper. A 2-yard run by Greg Brower put the Mercy rule into effect midway though the third quarter. “It (three touchdowns in one game) was a first for me,” said Isaac Pate. “Our offense line did a great job blocking and to do this against our rival made it even more special. I love this team.” Nottingham (3-6) 0 0 0 0 — 0 Steinert (4-4) 14 13 7 0 — 34 S-Pate 3 run (James kick) S-Pate 80 run (James kick) S-Pate 1 run (James kick) S-Giglio 15 run (James kick) S-Brower 2 run (James kick)