Pirates sink Vikings 31-13, head to post-season

Senior quarterback Logan Ladish outraced the Seaman defense on a 34-yard touchdown run. Ladish ran for two touchdowns and threw for another in Piper’s 31-13 win over the Seaman High School Vikings. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

by Brian Turrel

The Piper Pirates beat Topeka’s Seaman Vikings 31-13 Friday evening in their last regular season game of 2022. Hundreds of fans packed Piper Stadium on a breezy and warm mid-October evening.

Senior quarterback Logan Ladish led the scoring with two long touchdown runs of 34 and 48 yards. He also connected with receiver Che’ Clemons for a 25-yard touchdown pass.

Senior receiver Colin Vigil scored on a 9-yard run in the first quarter, and kicker Zane Busick converted a 26-yard field goal.

Defensive back Tannar McDaniel made an impact on the defensive side, grabbing an interception at the end of the first half that led to a scoring drive. He also made some hard-hitting open field tackles on Seaman’s receivers over the middle.

Piper finished the regular season with a 5-3 record and are seeded 8th in the east bracket of the KSHSAA 4A playoffs. The Pirates will play at home next Friday against the Tonganoxie Chieftains in their first round match, starting at 7 p.m.