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Despite spending most of the game near the Hays goal, the Liberal Redskins couldn’t connect for a goal until the final six minutes of the game, and a dominating defense made it stick in a 1-0 Redskin win.
Liberal took several long shots in the first half, but most sailed above and around the goal.
The Hays goalkeeper made some saves as well, and by halftime the game was knotted at 0-0.
Eisenhower fell behind in the first 15 seconds of the game Thursday and couldn’t sustain drives in a 38-6 loss to Horace Good.
The Warriors were able to move the ball on the ground and through the air with key third down conversion passes and scrambles by quarterback Christian Moreno.
But turnovers and tackles in the backfield ended drives while the Hawks were able to break big plays.
The Hawks built a 32-0 halftime lead, and the two teams traded touchdowns in the second half for the 38-6 final.
Eisenhower travels to Hays next Thursday.
Despite a competitive start, the Eisenhower Warriors seventh graders struggled midway through the game with Horace good Thursday and fell 32-0.
The Warriors only allowed one score early and had a chance to tie the game before a fumble ended the drive.
Horace Good was able to take advantage of the miscue and took a 14-0 lead.
TURPIN, Okla.—The Turpin Cardinals exploded for 30 points in the second quarter, scoring touchdowns on offense, defense and special teams and coasted to a 38-6 homecoming victory over the Boise City Wildcats.
“I was proud of the way we came out,” Cardinals Head Coach Justin Hannah said. “I liked the way set the tone early. Really happy with the way our defense forced turnovers. Great pass rush and great coverage and really pursued the ball well.”
Four drives for the Liberal Redskins reached the red zone but ended with no points, and a late Dodge City touchdown and a pick six put the game out of reach in a 33-14 loss.
Liberal forced a turnover after a long Dodge City drive to start the game, and Liberal marched 84 yards for a touchdown and a 7-0 lead.
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