Lathers helped the Northwood defense in a 35-28 win over school rivals Saginaw Valley in the 51st Axe Bowl. Lathers recorded 10 tackles, 1 TFL, and topped it all off with a forced fumble. The forced fumble happened in the final quarter of play with Northwood up by seven points. This is the third Axe Bowl Northwood has won and the second time they have won three consecutive Axe Bowls in the history of the event.