Coming into the game, everyone knew that Boone County would run the ball 90% of the time, and they did so with plenty of success in the first half. Jordan Oppenheimer capped a seventy-seven yard drive, scoring on a two yard run to give the Rebels a 7-0 lead. SK's first drive mustered one first down but DJ Rabe's punt pinned the Rebels at their own five yard line. From there the Rebels pushed the Pioneer defense around on the ground before going up top to wide receiver Denzel Cain for a 53 yard catch and run for the score, their two point conversion failed, so the lead stood at 13-0.
Early in the second quarter the Rebs grinded out a sixty-four yard drive but failed to convert on a twenty-nine yard field goal. It took SK less than four minutes to move six points closer, An eighty-one yard drive was finished off by a nine yard touchdown reception by Austin Baldwin, SK went for two but the conversion failed, BC 13; SK 6.
Boone took over from their forty-five and proceeded to grind it out once again, this time Oppenheimer scored from four yards out, the Rebels left the field leading 20-6 at the half.
Whatever took place inside the new fieldhouse during those fifteen minutes apparently worked, the Neers came out in the second half and absolutely abused the Rebels. It took 107 seconds for the Neers to score their first TD, Matt Reilly making the big play of the drive, a forty-six yard catch and run to the one yard line. Chad Lawrence finished the business with a one yard score, the two point attempt failed, BC 20; SK 12.
After both teams traded punts, Boone found the endzone again, when Oppenheimer scored from five yards out, Boone stretched the lead to fifteen points, BC 27; SK 12. The Rebels never converted a first down from that point of the game, while the SK highlights just kept coming.
DJ Rabe hauled in a beautiful pass from Lawrence for thirty-seven yards, a few plays later Chad hit Winkler for an 18 yard TD, the two point pass completed to Rabe, SK pulled within seven, BC 27; SK 20.
After another BC punt, SK moved the skin sixty-seven yards, the final thirty-nine came on a touchdown pass from Lawrence to Winkler, this time Herald kicked the extra point, game tied at 27.
Boone's next drive ended with a one yard punt and SK once again took advantage of their opportunity. What looked like so many other plays this season, Lawrence was flushed out of the pocket, and just before being sacked, he found a wide open Jarrett Bach for a 19 yard completion. Chad finished the drive by scoring on a run from the five, extra point was good, SK 34; BC 27.
Four minutes later SK started their drive at the Boone forty-seven, the drive ended with a 29 yard Lawrence to Reilly score, Herald split the posts again, SK 41; BC 27.
Swanson then intercepted a Boone pass, two plays later Lawrence took off to his left, and scored from forty-five yards, SK 48; BC 27.
Records are meant to be broken, and a few were broken tonight. Lawrence passed for over 300 yards tonight, and moved into first place all time on the passing list, moving past former signal caller Justin Bishop. Ryan Winkler, caught seven passes for around 120 yards tonight, he passed Nate Ponzer for the most passes caught in a season while also breaking Derrick Vastine's career mark.
SK has now cemented their spot in the 6A playoffs, and will face off with the Campbell County Camels next week with a first round home game at stake. The Camels will bring a high octane passing attack to Independence and will be looking to knock the Pioneers off after losing the past two matchups. If you can't make it out, make sure you tune into 1160 am starting a 6:30pm.
Boone County...13...7...7.....0...27
Simon Kenton....,0...6..14...28...48
1st
9:34: BC- Oppenheimer 5 yard run, (xpt good)
5:22: BC- Cain 53 yard pass from Thompson (xpt good)
2nd
6:34: SK- Baldwin 9 yard pass from Lawrence (2pt failed)
:20: BC- Oppenheimer 4 yard run (xpt good)
3rd
10:13: SK- Lawrence 1 yard run (2pt failed)
4:43: BC- Oppenheimer 5 yard run (xpt good)
2:15: SK- Winkler 18 yard pass from Lawrence (2pt conversion, Rabe pass from Lawrence)
4th
9:37: SK- Winkler 39 yard pass from Lawrence (Herald kick)
7:11; SK- Lawrence 5 yard run (Herald kick)
2:56: SK- Reilly 29 yard pass from Lawrence (Herald kick)
2:30: SK- Lawrence 45 yard run (Herald kick)
The SK defense got real nasty in the second half.
Lawrence on a keeper for 6.
Wink was a magnet tonight.
Rabe with a big gainer.
Schneider and Pinkleton with a stop in the backfield.
Baldwin fired up after big third down stop.
Wes Winkler touched the ground not once but twice on this catch and run; quite impressive.
Nice to see a healthy Matt Reilly on the field this year; great hands and a burner with awesome YAC.
