Category: Bonner Springs

Bonner Springs loses 29-7 to Louisburg

Senior running back Brandin Andrew stiff-armed his way through a tackle. Andrew scored Bonner Springs’ only touchdown of the game on a fumble recovery. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)

by Brian Turrel

Louisburg pulled out its bag of tricks Friday night in Bonner Springs, defeating the Braves 29-7.

The Wildcats caught Bonner Springs off guard by starting the game with an onside kick, which they recovered to get an early possession advantage.

Though the maneuver didn’t pay off in points on that drive, it set the tone for a game. Louisburg recovered two onside kicks, faked a punt, scored on a flea flicker, and drew two encroachment penalties with hard snap counts.

The teams traded long but unproductive drives and ended with a scoreless first quarter. In the second quarter, the Wildcats scored first, hitting a field goal after the Braves stopped them at the 6-yard line.

Bonner Springs handed the ball back with less than a minute in the half. Louisburg quarterback Declan Battle appeared to fumble on the second play from scrimmage. Bonner Springs recovered the ball, but the referee had already whistled the ball carrier down.

After a lengthy, heated discussion among the officials and coaches, the players lined up again and on the next play, Louisburg scored a trick-play 80-yard touchdown. The extra point kick was blocked by Bonner’s James Andrewjeski to hold the Wildcats to a 9-0 halftime lead.

The Wildcats scored on a 19-yard pass play after halftime. Louisburg was in a bind at 4th down and 7 yards to go, but used a fake punt to gain a first down and keep the scoring drive going.

Bonner’s only score came on a defensive play in the third quarter. Brandin Andrew recovered a Louisburg fumble and ran it back 20 yards for a touchdown, bringing the Braves within one score at 15-7.

On the Braves’ next drive, they drove the ball with determination, and running back Peyton Parks kept the sticks moving with strong runs. The drive stalled out in the Louisburg end, and an incomplete pass on fourth down handed the ball back at the 32-yard line.

Louisburg pushed the advantage again in the fourth quarter. Bonner safety Wyatt Caldwell knocked running back Ashton Moore out of bounds at the 1-yard line, but the stop was only temporary. The Wildcats earned the touchdown two plays later on a 5-yard quarterback keeper.

The final margin was decided when Bonner gave up a fumble on a late drive, returned by Louisburg for a 29-7 score.

The loss drops Bonner Springs to 1-4. The Braves will play host to the Tonganoxie Chieftains at 7 p.m. next Friday.

Senior quarterback Kaleb Farmer looked down field for a receiver. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)

 

Junior safety Wyatt Caldwell dived to stop Louisburg freshman running back Ashton Moore short of the goal line. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)

 

Participants in the Bonner Springs Little Cheer program performed a routine after the first quarter. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)

 

The Bonner Springs Dazzlers dance team performed at halftime. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)

 

The Bonner Springs marching band performed at halftime. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)

 

The Bonner Springs cheerleaders performed stunts before the fourth quarter. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)

 

Senior linebacker Jermiah Ledbetter brought down Louisburg freshman running back Ashton Moore. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)

 

Defensive back Tyler Keltner hauled down Louisburg receiver Jackson Kush after a catch. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)

 

Senior defensive end Anthony Fortin closed in on Louisburg quarterback Declan Battle. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)

 

Junior running back Peyton Parks ran around the right side of the line. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)

 

A hard hit on senior receiver James Andrewjeski prevented a catch. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)

Police chase stolen vehicle in Bonner Springs

Bonner Springs police officers chased a Ford F150 on Oct. 2 at K-7 and I-70, according to a Bonner Springs police brief post.

The truck was found to have been stolen in Kansas City, Missouri, according to the report.

The suspect drove at officers twice, and continued to flee before off-roading near the Kansas Speedway, according to the report. The driver lost control and struck the Speedway fence.

Then the driver jumped the fence and tried to escape, the report stated. Officers pursued him, and he was taken into custody, according to the report.

McFadden, Dawson reign in 38th WyCo senior golf tourney

Don Dawson, left, took low net honors, Ed McFadden the overall championship in the 38th annual WyCo Senior Championship at Sunflower Hills Friday. (Photo by Alan Hoskins)

by Alan Hoskins
Special to Wyandotte Daily

Big finishes earned Ed McFadden and Don Dawson top honors in the 38th annual Wyandotte County Senior Golf Tournament at Sunflower Hills Friday.


McFadden finished the final seven holes with three birdies for a 2-under par 70 to win the overall championship; Dawson was one just one over with the putter the final six holes to take net honors with a 59.


The overall championship was the second for McFadden, who also won in 2015, and came in dramatic fashion – a scrambling birdie on his final hole to edge Jerry Reid. Finishing on the par 5 second hole, McFadden hit his drive in trees on the right, found a tree on the second shot and then lobbed a 54-degree wedge 50 yards over trees and holed a 12-foot putt.


“I putted real well; my putter saved me,” said McFadden, who had five birdies. Two over par through nine holes, McFadden bogeyed three of the next four holes (Nos. 12, 13 and 15). Another scrambling birdie at No. 14 helped ease the pain. “I was in trees 120 yards out and hit a 9-iron over the trees to 10 feet. But it could have been a bogey.”


McFadden’s other birdies came at No. 5, a 115-yard wedge to 10 feet; No. 11, where he two-putted the par 5; and No.18, where he hit a wedge shot from the rough over a sand bunker to within a foot.

A 1972 graduate of Bishop Ward, the 66-year-old McFadden has played Sunflower Hills almost from its opening in 1977.

“My cousin, Bill Lindquist, was instrumental in getting Sunflower built,” he said. In sales with Jay Wolfe Auto for more than 30 years, he’s currently with Jay Wolfe Toyota near the airport.

Dawson’s win was not only his first senior win, it was his first win in any tournament. “I used to play in the ’90’s but started back this year,” said Dawson, a 30-plus year employee at KU Medical Center. “I made time,” he said of his return to the game.

His round of 86 was highlighted by a pair of back-to back birdies, knocking in a 12-foot putt on the par 5 17th hole and a 4-footer on the par 4 18th.

“My putter got hot,” Dawson said. “I played a lot better the last nine. I three-putted a lot on the first nine but was only one over the last six holes.”

Bob Stephan, 87, and Jerry Reid, 71, were each one stroke off their age in the closest to age competition.

38th WyCo Senior Golf Championship

Low gross champion, Ed McFadden, 70; Low net champion, Don Dawson, 59
Senior kids (55 to-61) – Low gross: 1. Todd Milberger, 72; 2. Mike McNellis, 73; 3. Bob McNellis, 79; 4. Roger Dill, 83. Low net: 1. Chris Faddis, 69; 2. Brad Burton, 70; 3. Daniel Burgess, 72; 4. Jeff Baker, 73.

Freshmen (62-66) – Low gross: 1. Mike Moore, 73; 2. Jim Padelli, 79; 3. Ray Loya, 82; 4. Bill Campbell, 83. Low net: 1. Scott Ramsey, 68; 2. Jay Sutera, 70; 3. Mike Super, 71; Craig McKinley, 72.

Sophomore (67-68) – Low gross: 1. Rick Egnatic, 76; 2. Marcus Allen, 80; 3. Greg Loethen, 81; 4. Randy Kancel, 83. Low net: 1. Tony Kovach, 68; 2. (tie) Jim Wolf, David Pierce, Tim Cavlovic, 69.

Juniors 69-71) – Low gross: 1. Rick Richardson, 78; 2. (tie) Bob Chatterton, Ray Giesler, 81; 4. Jim Orth, 88. Low net: 1. Kevin Johnson, 67; 2. Dan Kalazek, 71: 3. (tie) Don McCann, Frank Moss, 73.

Adults (72-74) – Low gross: 1. Jerry Reid, 71; 2. (tie) Bob Janesko, Bill Toepfer, 78; 4. Steve Burke, 79. Low net – Gary Burgess, 63; 2. Robert Ulmer, 66; 3. Carl Roach, 67; 4 (tie) Roger DeLong, Craig Carbery, 70.

Seniors (75 and over) – Low gross: 1. Dave Klein, 80; 2. Phil Stines, 86; 3. Paul Palmer, 87; 4. Dane Manis, 88. Low net – 1. Everett Marmon, 66; 2. (tie) Bob Stephan, Ron Favrow, 69; 4. John Smarekar, 70.

Proximity prizes
Closest to pin: Paul Palmer, No. 4; Ted McClellan, No. 8; Tim Cavlovic, No. 13; Bob McNellis, No. 16. Closest pin (second shot): Bill Campbell, No. 10; Gary Burgess, No. 18. Longest putt, Tom Butler, No. 18.