Braves advance over Eudora in 4A football playoffs

Bryce Krone extended the ball across the goal line for a touchdown in the Braves’ 49-12 victory over Eudora in the KSHSAA 4A playoffs. (Photo copyright 2019 by Brian Turrel)
 

by Brian Turrel

The Bonner Springs Braves moved on to the second round of the KSHSAA 4A football playoffs with a 49-12 thumping of the Eudora Cardinals on Friday night.

Running back Bryce Krone scored four touchdowns in the game. Krone gained 244 yards on 13 carries to push his season total over the 2,100 yard mark.

Quarterback Johnathon Tapia completed a 41-yard touchdown pass to receiver Rishaud Dockery. Armani Washington caught 3 passes for 106 yards to lead the receivers.

The Braves also scored on special teams when Peyton Parks blocked a first quarter field goal attempt by the Cardinals. Armani Washington retrieved the block and returned it 91 yards for a Braves touchdown.

Bonner Springs will play at Bishop Miege High School in the second round next Friday at 7:00 PM.

In other 4A playoff action, Piper came back from a 30-18 halftime deficit to defeat Basehor-Linwood 56-47. The Pirates will play at Paola next Friday.

In the 5A playoffs, Turner lost to De Soto 62-22. Washington lost to Blue Valley Southwest 31-6. Schlagle defeated Sumner Academy 61-13 and advances to play Blue Valley Southwest at Schlagle Stadium.

In the 6A playoffs, Wyandotte defeated Harmon 51-30, and will travel to Olathe North in the second round next week.

Senior receiver Carnelle Wehrhahn leaped to pull down a 20-yard reception. (Photo copyright 2019 by Brian Turrel)

 

Dusk settled over David Jaynes Stadium as the crowd gathered for the playoff game. (Photo copyright 2019 by Brian Turrel)

 

Freshman running back Peyton Parks (44), playing on special teams, got his arm up to block a Eudora field goal attempt, which was returned for a Bonner touchdown. (Photo copyright 2019 by Brian Turrel)

 

Junior running back Jaden Robinson broke two tackles for an 18-yard touchdown run. (Photo copyright 2019 by Brian Turrel)

 

Senior running back Bryce Krone surged in for a touchdown. (Photo copyright 2019 by Brian Turrel)

 

Senior offensive lineman Brock Duckworth set up for a block. (Photo copyright 2019 by Brian Turrel)

 

Junior kicker Zack Reno had a busy day, converting all 7 of his extra point opportunities. (Photo copyright 2019 by Brian Turrel)

 

The Bonner Springs Dazzlers dance team performed at half time. (Photo copyright 2019 by Brian Turrel)

 

As the fourth quarter ticked down, Bryce Krone and sophomore receiver Jaylon Elmore looked on from the sideline. (Photo copyright 2019 by Brian Turrel)

 

Sophomore defensive end Brandon Sanders dived for an interception that closed out Eudora’s final possession. (Photo copyright 2019 by Brian Turrel)

 

Sophomore cornerback Brandin Andrews defended on a Eudora pass play. (Photo copyright 2019 by Brian Turrel)

 

Eudora senior receiver Silas Etter pulled down a leaping reception in the end zone for the Cardinals’ second score. (Photo copyright 2019 by Brian Turrel)