Indians Keep Choppin, 11-0
photo by EmmaLee Archuleta
Sectional ChampionsOn Saturday, The Saint Francis Indians defeated the Hodgeman County Longhorns. By the end of the game, the Indians maintained their undefeated record with a score of 30-20. The win sealed the Division I Sectional championship title for the Indians.
“It felt good winning the Division One Sectional Title in football,” said Senior Wyatt Hilt. “I was really excited.”
Sophomore Jasper Hunt said when Senior Tiernan Poling intercepted the ball in the second half was when he felt the win was secure for the Indians.
photo by EmmaLee Archuleta
Push through. Senior Jordan Raby tries to push his way through to get a touchdown. Raby ended up going out of bounds.Sophomore Shadryon Blanka said he had a positive outlook of the potential outcome of the game against the Hodgeman County Longhorns.
“I felt confident in my team’s abilities,” said Blanka.
Hunt said there was a ridiculous play in the fourth quarter that got the teams and fans riled up.
photo by EmmaLee Archuleta
Senior Connor Keller blocks some Hodgeman County lineman so Sophomore Shadryn Blanka could get through. Blanka did make a touchdown making the score 30-14 in the 4th quarter.The Indians will play for Sub-State title against Central Plains Saturday, Nov. 17 at 2:30 p.m. at Claflin.
“We know it will probably be our toughest game yet,” said Sophomore Colton Neitzel.