The Pioneers once again had trouble moving the football in the game. SK managed only one decent trip into Bulldog territory in the first half after Brennan Kuntz connected with Jared Swanson on a big pass play. The Holmes defender tracked Swanson down with some serious closing speed and kept the Pioneers off the scoreboard as the drive stalled out from there.
Neither team would see the goose egg move off the scoreboard until 9 minutes to go in the game when the Bulldogs put together a decent drive and a resulting touchdown. Fortunate for the Pioneers that the extra point was drilled into the backside of the line.
A sense of urgency started setting in for the Pioneers. They finally started moving the ball after a big gainer off a screen pass to Nate Powell got the Neers into Dog territory. A couple of nice running plays mixed in with the handoffs to Powell got SK deep into Holmes territory. On a 3rd and 2 play, Kuntz was able to hard count the Bulldogs off sides which put the ball near the goal line. Powell got his number called again and went in for the score. Tyler Smith would make the extra point good as SK saw their 7 quarter streak without a score come to an end in an opportune time.
Both teams managed a total combined yardage of only 276. Powell had 17 carries for 63 yards and Kuntz would come up with 87 passing yards on a 5 for 14 night.
t wasn’t the prettiest of games to watch for sure but I’m sure Coach Marksberry is glad for the win to push his squad to a 2-1 record.
SK makes its first appearance at home next Friday for homecoming against New Cath. The parade will be on Thursday. I’ll get more details out as they come available.
Derek Mills grabbing whatever he can to get the sack.
Alec Smith watching the action from the sideline. The senior is progressing well following his knee surgery.
Tate Huesman and J. Swanson with the nice tackle.
Swanson unable to pull this one down.
Big kick for Smith; look at the crutches signalling good on far right.
Darrin Ford gets blown up on a defensive pass interference. Unfortunately, the Neers committed a face mask penalty on the same play resulting in a replay of the down.
Jake Schneider taking the air out of the Holmes QB.
