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Logan Herald-Observer October 26, 2011
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Panthers fall short in bid for undefeated season; lose 35-16 to St. Albert Oct. 21 Nancy Voggesser For the Herald-Observer The Logan-Magnolia Panthers figured out early that it would take a huge focused effort to beat the St. Albert Falcons. Starting out on offense, the Panthers suffered their first, first quarter, three and out of the season. To make matters worse, it only took three offensive plays for the Falcons to find their way into the end zone on a 53-yard run by Matt Vermillion with 9:48 left in the first quarter. Josh Cochran’s extra point attempt went straight through the uprights to make the score 7-0. The Panthers answered with a drive started by Caden McDonald’s kickoff return to the 25-yard line. McDonald, Dominic Snyder and Paul Hutson rallied for two first downs before the drive ended with a fumble by Hutson within the red zone. The Falcons recovered the fumble to set up another early score. The Falcons took to the air with a second down pass to the Panther 24-yard line. Zach Powley knocked the receiver out of bounds to save the quick score. Gannan Cunard, Quin Mann, Grant Whisney and Snyder swarmed the runners, but were not able to keep the Falcons out of the end zone with 3:38 left in the quarter. Kellen O’Neill ran the ball two yards for the score, followed by a Cochran extra point that
brought the score to 14-0. The Panthers were able to put together a scoring drive, but were not able to get into the end zone during the first quarter of play, a first for the season. Hutson took the ball on the run for the Panthers, drawing an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty on the Falcons. On the second set of downs, the Panthers were backed up on a fourth down and four to go; showing confidence in his running backs, coach Matt Straight called for another run and Hutson answered with a first down. With 10:49 left in the first half, Hutson gave the Panthers their first score of the night on a 13-yard carry into the end zone. Fender’s extra point attempt went wide right, and the score was set at 14-6. The resulting kick off went wide of the Panther expectations, as Tucker Culjat returned the ball to the Panther one-yard line. With 10:31 left in the half, Vermillion got the call to cross into the end zone on a one-yard carry. Cochran’s kick brought the score to 21-6. Despite a good return by Hutson, he and McDonald were unable to rack up enough yards for a first down, so the Falcons quickly got the ball back. This time, the Lo-Ma defense inspired by a huge pass break-up by Powley, were able to slow down the Falcons. Mann, Whisney, Cunard and McDonald kept the Falcons from scor-
ing and, along with a trio of Falcon penalties, retrieved control of the ball on downs. The Panthers only had seconds let to make something happen, and were unable to score again in the first half. The Falcons took the field on offense to start the second half. Powley, Mann, Logan Melby and Eric Brosnahan hit hard for the defense, but were unable to keep the Falcons out of the end zone. With 10:21 left in the third quarter, Cole Herr broke free on a 55yard touchdown run. Cochran’s kick brought the score to 28-6. The Panthers answered that score on their next possession. Hutson brought the kickoff clear up to the 38-yard line and took ownership of the ball throughout the drive, including a 44-yard first down run. With 7:03 left in the third quarter, Hutson capped his drive by breaking into the end zone on a three-yard run. Fender’s kick was good to bring the score to 28-13. The Falcons took on the next drive and, despite three first downs, played the odds on their fourth set of downs, giving the ball up to the Panthers at the 31-yard line on downs. Lo-Ma put together a fine drive to end the third quarter and into the fourth quarter. Mann, Snyder and Hutson got the carries, while Fender connected with McDonald on a pass.
Paul Hutson makes his second touchdown of three on the night with some great blocking by Gannon Cunard and the rest of the Panther offensive line. Photo: Angela Winther After drawing the Falcon defense to convert to a first down, Fender handed the ball off to Hutson who once again scored with 11:25 left in the game. Fender’s kick went wide right, which set the score at 28-19. As the game was about to wind down, the Panthers handed the Falcons their first three and out of the game. LoMa followed with an excellent drive featuring Hutson, McDonald and Fender. After three first downs, the Panthers bet on Hutson to convert from a fourth down and nine yards to go, but Hutson was short by just two inches. The Panthers gave the ball over to the Falcons on the 20-yard line. Herr ended up with another double digit run with
Eric Brosnahan and Dominic Snyder tackle Cole Herr late in the fourth quarter. Photo: Angela Winther 2:50 left in the game. He took the ball 56-yards into the end zone, capped by a Cochrane kick to set the score at 35-19. The Panthers took one last shot at bringing the score gap closer, but despite a first down pass
to Justin Yost, the Panthers were unable to convert to a second first down. The Falcons kneed out the game. The Panthers host Central Decatur at 7 p.m., Oct. 26 in the first round of the playoffs.
Panthers advance to Lo-Ma at district cross country meet round two regional play
Nohemy Orozco
Jennifer Schulz For the Herald-Observer Oct. 20, the Panthers
Grady Killpack traveled to Panora for the district cross country meet. The girls kicked off the afternoon with a nice strong start. At the finish
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line, Kendra Holcomb finished with an impressive time of 18:07 giving her a 37th place finish. Hayley Whisney was not far behind her in 48th place with a time of 18:19. Jacque DeWitt gave it her all as she crossed the finish line in 74th place with a time of 20:08 and Marissa Doiel was in 83rd place with a time of 20:52. Nohemy Orozco finished with a time of 23:03 giving her a 92nd place finish. The boys ran a strong race as well with Ellis Johnson coming in 18th with a strong time of 18:41. Grady Killpack ran very well in his last high school race with a time of 19:34 giving him a 35th place finish. Braden Rosengren was not far behind Killpack in 38th place with a time of 19:44. Brett Rosengren was 50th with a time of 20:12; Wyatt Schulz, 54th at 20:21; Brock Myers ran strong with a time of 21:13 for 85th and Owen Pitt finished in 106th with a time of 22:45.
Maysen Jones blocks a ball during the game against the Spartans.
Photo: Ed Adair
Judy Adair For the Herald-Observer Oct. 18, the Lady Panthers hosted the first round of regional play against the Spartans of West Monona. The Panthers had last faced the Spartans two weeks ago that proved to be to their advantage. In game one, the Panthers started off strong getting an early jump on the Spartans. Lo-Ma was up 17-10 when West Monona called a time out. After the time out, the Panthers only allowed the Spartans two more points and ended the game by winning 25-12. Game two saw the Spartans take an early lead. The Panthers found themselves down 10-5. Lo-Ma continued to chip away at the score. Courtney Oviatt came to the serving line with the score of 16-13. Oviatt tied the score and after a Spartan time out, continued serving, putting the Panthers in the lead 18-16. Lo-Ma won game two 2519. In game three, the
No.1, Emily Dickinson, watches as No. 14 Kendell Forsen sets the ball for No. 6 Shelby Marquardt during the game against West Monona. Photo: Ed Adair Panthers never lost their momentum. Lo-Ma won game three, 25-13. Shelby Marquardt led the team with seven kills, five digs and five blocks. Marquardt, Oviatt, Emily Dickinson and Maysen
Jones were perfect from the serving line. With this victory, the Panthers advance to the second round of regional play. LoMa’s next game will be at home Oct. 25 against Missouri Valley.