Patriot Varsity Football kicks off season: Bittersweet win marked by turnovers

Kasey Matthews Staff Reporter

The Millard South Patriots won their opening game against the Lincoln North Star Navigators by a score of 22 to 12 on Sept. 2. The game was held at the Patriot’s home Buell Stadium. The first touchdown of the game was during first quarter. Jake We Reissener made the touchdown with a two-point conversion by Jon Tumer. Se ected Right after the Patriot’s touchdown, to win. the ‘Gators made their own 50-yard touchdown.

We knew In the second quarter a ‘Gator offensive-tackle was injured, but it WE WETE didn't pull North Star down. The the better ‘Gators were leading 8 to 12 by half time. team. “We had some breakdowns and turnovers in the first half, but we Senior came back after half time, we can rise ‘Troy above our mistakes,” Patriot Coach, Matthews Andy Means said. The patriots gave up six turnovers throughout the game. The second half of the game saw two touchdowns by the Patriots which lead to their win.

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