Patrick Bernadeau ?? ?? JanuSmall ball shifts tide take down Valdosta State in overtime 99-97 after this shot inside from Wendell Matthews. After swinging the ball from the perimeter, the 6-foot-7 sophomore guard dove through the lane for position in the low block, but the entry pass from Tate was deflected and stolen by Jacolbey Owens. Holding possession with 42.1 seconds left and the game tied at 88-88, UWF (12-3, 6-2 GSC) looked to get the ball down low to its leading scorer this season, Daniel Sofield. Here are three takeaways from UWF's overtime thriller: Argos get a redoīefore playing an extra five minutes, West Florida had a chance to end it in regulation. Sights set high: Approaching the 2021-22 season, Argos are optimistic with shaken up rosterĮvery Argo inserted into the game scored, six of which finished in double figures. With the region rankings and all the polls that are coming out, we're all looking forward to being at the top of those."Īrgos' sizzling start: Argos off to best start in four years, undefeated through four games "Especially in the region and in the conference, we want to be at the top. "It's a big win and we knew that," UWF sophomore guard LaTrell Tate said. Each squad is a half-game behind Union, who suffered its first GSC defeat in a 78-73 loss on Saturday at Auburn Montgomery. That mark is tied with Montevallo for second in the standings as programs near the midpoint of league play. The Argos improved to 6-2 in the conference. The victory also allowed UWF to stay within striking distance of the Gulf South Conference's elite. "So it's good to win this one and get to next week, and hopefully try to win two more." This is the first state football title since 2015 for Wolsey-Wessington."You're coming off two losses, so you want to find a way to win this game, break that streak and know you have three (games) in a row at home here," Argos head coach Jeff Burkhamer said. From there, it was victory formation for the Warbirds.įinal: Wolsey-Wessington 32 Dell Rapids St. They ate up nearly three-minutes over the course of 58-yards, which included a crucial third down conversion, finishing it with a one-yard quarterback keeper from Marty Gohn.ĭuring a desperation drive for the Cardinals, Wolsey-Wessington’s Ethan Nelson stripped Connor Libis, which Wolsey-Wessington recovered. The Warbirds would then put together their most impressive drive of the game.
The two-point try failed and Wolsey-Wessington would hold a 26-14 lead. Connor Libis hit Sam Palmer for a 45-yard touchdown. Mary answered right back with a deep shot of their own. After a successful two-point attempt, Wolsey-Wessington led 26-8.ĭell Rapids St. With 7:59 to play in the game, the Warbirds converted a fourth-down conversion that went 30-yards for a score – Haarmeyer hit Carson Zomer on a fly route. Mary defense would then hold a promising drive from Wolsey-Wessington, forcing a turnover on downs, deep on the Cardinals end of the field.Įnd of the 3rd Quarter: Wolsey-Wessington 18 Dell Rapids St.
A successful two-point conversion made it just a ten-point game. On a halfback pass, Connor Libis hit Nic Gasper for a 45-yard score. Three-minutes into the third quarter, the Cardinals hit a much-needed home run. Halftime: Wolsey-Wessington 18 Dell Rapids St. The Warbirds would take their three-possession lead into the locker room at the halfway point. Wolsey-Wessington broke the scoring drought on a one-yard quarterback keeper from Corbin Haarmeyer. Mary 0īoth teams traded possessions for most of the second quarter. Another failed two-point try held the score at 12-0.Įnd of the 1st Quarter: Wolsey-Wessington 12 Dell Rapids St. Klanchnik would score again for Wolsey-Wessington at the 2:13 mark in the first quarter – this time from 10-yards out. Mary found success on the ground during their first offensive possession, but the drive stalled in Warbirds territory. This gave the Warbirds an early 6-0 lead.ĭell Rapids St. Wolsey-Wessington would find the end zone on their first drive of the game as a 62-yard drive was capped off with a 14-yard touchdown run by running back Eric Klanchnik. Mary was the middle game on Thursday, which saw the Warbirds outlast the Cardinals for a 32-14 victory. The 9B championship game between Wolsey-Wessington and Dell Rapids St.