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Pirates control Chargers for 49-0 victory

Sophomore running back Skyler Little sprinted toward the end zone, scoring the 7th and final touchdown in Piper’s 49-0 win over Topeka West. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

by Brian Turrel

The Piper Pirates traveled to Topeka for a rare Saturday daytime game, facing off against the Topeka West Chargers at Hummer Sports Park and powering their way to a 49-0 win. Piper scored all its points in the first half, and head coach John Black used the second half to get experience for his reserve players.

The Chargers, despite coming into the game with an 0-3 record, looked formidable on their opening drive, featuring an option offense led by quarterback Malachi Berg. The Chargers moved the ball all the way to the Piper 9-yard line then gave up a fumble, ending their best scoring threat of the game.

Piper started deep in its own end, but runs from running back Zane Pudenz and quarterback Logan Ladish brought the ball out near midfield. Running back Miguel Martin then broke a 58-yard touchdown run to start the scoring.

Collin Ketter recovered another Chargers fumble on the next possession to give Piper a short field from the Topeka West 28-yard line. Zane Pudenz scored on the ground to put the Pirates up by 14.

With two minutes remaining in the first quarter, Zane Pudenz scored again, this time on defense, scooping a Topeka West fumble and running it back for a touchdown and a 21-0 lead.

J.J. Jarrett opened the second quarter scoring with a 67-yard run, making great use of the downfield blocking from Lamar Lynch and Camden Beebe.

On the next possession, Piper took over at the Topeka West 29-yard line after another fumble. On the next play, Ladish hit receiver Mason L’Heureux in the right corner of the end zone for a touchdown and 35-0 lead.

Topeka West pinned the Pirates deep on the next possession by punting to the Piper 12-yard line, but Ladish responded with an 88-yard touchdown run, finding a crease in the defensive front and then taking off up the left sideline.

On the next possession, Piper drove the ball down to the Chargers 25-yard line, and running back Skyler Little ran the ball around the left side for a touchdown and the final 49-0 margin.

Zane Busick and Kaleb Kirgan split duties on the PAT attempts, converting all seven.

Quarterback Gannon Roth led the Pirates onto the field in the second half. After two yardage-losing plays from scrimmage, Black called a timeout to get the squad together.

Due to the size of the lead, there were no clock stoppages in the second half, and with both teams in a run-heavy offense, the time slipped away quickly to the end of the game.

After the game, Black talked with his team about their goal of returning to Hummer Sports Park at the end of the season, when the KSHSAA Class 4A state championship is played there.

Thursday and Saturday games are being scheduled more frequently this year due to a shortage of available officials. The state activities association has made an appeal for new officials to register at https://www.kshsaa.org/Public/Official/NewOfficials.cfm. KSHSAA touts the benefits of staying involved in sports and earning some extra income.

The Piper Pirates are now 2-2 for the season. They will play at home against the Turner Golden Bears next Friday starting at 7:00 P.M.

Junior running back Zane Pudenz powered across the goal line in the first quarter. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

Senior lineman Declan Waters led the team onto the field before the game. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

The Piper cheerleaders practiced some stunts during halftime. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

Junior defensive back Zane Pudenz secured a Topeka West fumble and ran it in for a touchdown. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

Sophomore running back Skyler Little ran for a touchdown, with some blocking from senior lineman Camden Beebe (70). (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

Senior receiver Mason L’Heureux caught a 29-yard touchdown pass. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

Senior kicker Zane Busick converted four extra points. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

Senior quarterback Logan Ladish joked with teammates after his 88-yard touchdown run. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

Senior quarterback Logan Ladish threw down field. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

Senior running back Miguel Martin broke out for a 58-yard touchdown. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

The Topeka West marching band halftime show involved props, backdrops, and a grand piano. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

Braves get first season win against Wildcats, 31-12

Bonner Springs senior quarterback Kahliek Rainey tried to stiff-arm his way past Washington senior Amarion Womack. Rainey had one running and one passing touchdown in the 31-12 win by the Braves. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

by Brian Turrel

The Bonner Springs Braves overcame early turnovers to earn a 31-12 win over the Washington Wildcats in Bonner Springs on Friday. The win is the first in head coach Byron Mays’s tenure with the team and moves Bonner to 1-2 on the season.

The Wildcats scored first, taking advantage of a short field and scoring on a strike from Ja’Quarey Williams to Jeremiah Miller for a 6-0 lead. The Wildcats got an interception and drove down to the Bonner Springs 15-yard line on their next possession but weren’t able to convert the opportunity.

The Braves moved into the second quarter with a 6-0 deficit, but quickly got back on top with a 35-yard touchdown pass from Kahliek Rainey to Dainan Whetstone. Whetstone was nearly tackled at the 5-yard line but with a second and third effort willed himself into the end zone.

Desmon Williams ran in the 2-point conversion for an 8-6 Bonner Springs lead.

The Braves got into an offensive rhythm, running Peyton Parks behind the left side of the offensive line for consistent gains and first downs. The Braves finished the drive on a 1-yard quarterback sweep from Rainey.

Rainey connected with Bryce Wendt on the 2-point conversion for a 16-6 advantage.

Kicker Hayden Hernandez set the Braves on a short field with a well-executed on-side kick on the ensuing kickoff. Parks gave the Braves a three-score lead on a 2-yard scoring run, set up by a long run from Rainey. The Braves converted the 2-point conversion for a 24-6 lead that they held to the half.

The third quarter saw the teams battle for position, with neither getting the upper hand.

In the fourth quarter, Washington took advantage of a short punt to start on the Bonner Springs 44-yard line. A few plays later, a 20-yard pass to Amarion Womack set up a 5-yard touchdown run by JohVonte’ Ross.

Bonner Springs hit back with 5 minutes remaining in the game. Starting at the Washington 45-yard line after a penalty, Rainey hit Wyatt Caldwell for a 30-yard gain, followed by a 6-yard touchdown run from Parks. Hernandez converted the extra point attempt for the final 31-12 score.

The end of the game was marred by an injury to Washington’s Chaddrick Jones, who was hit under the chin on the final touchdown play. Jones was tended by paramedics, and the teams and spectators spent several anxious and helpless minutes before Jones was transported by ambulance for treatment.

The game resumed, and finished uneventfully.

Bonner Springs is now 1-2 for the season. The Braves play a Frontier League game at Louisburg next Friday evening. After the loss, Washington is also 1-2. The Wildcats play Wamego at home on Friday.

Washington junior receiver Amarion Womack hauled in a 20-yard pass, as Bonner Springs senior defensive back Mason Freese closed in. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

Bonner Springs sophomore lineman Drake DeLeon blocked on a run by senior running back Peyton Parks. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

The Bonner Springs Dazzlers dance group performed at halftime. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

Bonner Springs head coach Byron Mays warmed up the team before the start of the second half. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

Washington junior quarterback Ja’Quarey Williams got some sideline instruction from Washington head coach Camron Smith. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

Bonner Springs defensive back Desmon Williams defended a pass to Washington junior receiver Amarion Womack. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

Washington senior receiver Jermiah Miller leaped to bring down a pass then turned and ran for a touchdown. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

Washington senior Chaddrick Jones slipped a tackle from Bonner Springs senior linebacker Brenden Graham. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

Bonner Springs sophomore defensive back Desmon Williams grabbed an interception in the first half. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

The Bonner Springs cheerleaders performed during a break in the action (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

The Washington cheerleaders led the visiting fans in the Wildcat Rumble. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

Senior kicker Hayden Hernandez was all smiles as he came off the field after the Braves covered an on-sides kick. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

Junior quarterback Ja’Quarey Williams threw down field as senior lineman Dmytro Maslak closed in. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

The Bonner Springs marching band performed at halftime. Sophomore lineman Maddox Clary did double duty as drum major. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

Scots’ Richardson outpaces Stallions in 48-29 Highland Park win

Kameron Daboe stiff-armed his way around the left side. Daboe scored two touchdowns in the Stallions’ 48-29 loss to Highland Park on Friday. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

by Brian Turrel

The Schlagle Stallions suffered a 48-29 loss to the Highland Park Scots Friday evening in their home opener.

The Stallions moved the ball effectively on the ground and had a brief first-quarter lead, but weren’t able to contain the lightning speed of Scots’ running back Tre’ Richardson, who scored eight touchdowns for the visitors.

Highland Park got on the board just two minutes into the first quarter with an 18-yard touchdown run for a 6-0 lead. The Stallions answered with a touchdown run from Kameron Daboe, and tacked on the extra point for a 7-6 advantage.

Schlagle had Highland Park nearly stopped on a 4th-and-8 on the 28-yard line, but a fake punt handed off to Richardson created a morale-busting 72-yard scoring run and 12-7 Scots’ lead.

Highland Park put together a long scoring drive in the second quarter, taking over at its own 23 and grinding its way down the field with short and medium runs before Richardson scored on a run from the 15 with less than a minute remaining before halftime.

Daboe ran back the ensuing kickoff, and Schlagle made the 2-point conversion to cut the halftime deficit to 18-15.

Schlagle got great starting position to open the second half, but handed the ball back to the Scots on the 15-yard line. A 70-yard touchdown pass to Richardson from Highland Park quarterback A’ydren Drew-Gregory followed.

On the next drive, Schlagle again drove deep into Scots’ territory, but turned the ball over on an interception at the 1-yard line. Richardson again turned poor field position into points with a 95-yard touchdown run, and Highland Park led 30-15.

With three minutes left in the quarter, Schlagle took advantage of a failed onside kick to get good field position. Cameron Campbell scored from 25 yards out, and Daboe ran in the 2-point conversion to bring the Stallions within 7.

Schlagle sent the kickoff short to keep it away from Richardson, but he ran up to scoop the ball and then headed toward the end zone for another touchdown, and the quarter ended with a 36-23 Scots’ lead.

Richardson scored twice in the fourth quarter, on a 76-yard run, and also a 52-yard swing pass to the right side. Schlagle countered with a 67-yard run from Campbell, making the final margin.

Highland Park, on the east side of Topeka, has joined the USD 500 schools in the Kansas City-Atchison League, now renamed the Meadowlark League. Last Friday, the Scots broke a 65-game, 8-year losing streak with a 60-47 win over Wyandotte. With two consecutive wins in the new league, the Scots look to be making themselves at home.