In a Kansas Eight-Man II football game Friday night at Claflin, the Central Plains Oilers fought off the Ell-Saline Cardinals 24-22.
“Both teams battled extremely hard,” said Central Plains football coach J.D. Johnson. “We were very fortunate to come away with a win after many chances to put points on the board were squandered.
“We must get better and continue to improve at executing at times in the red zone. Always thankful to come away with a win but we have to keep working and improving.”
Central Plains quarterback Brodie Crites completed 10-of-19 passes for 177 yards, including 6 passes to Keeton Robison for 86 yards. Crites also lost 3 fumbles.
Teegan Schepmann caught 1 pass for 43 yards and Richie Hayes caught 2 passes for 37 yards.
Robison rushed for 46 yards and two touchdowns. Huxtyn Rogers rushed for 17 yards and one TD and caught 1 pass for 11 yards.
Central Plains (2-0) hosts Kinsley (1-1, 44-20 losers to Victoria Friday), next week.
Ell-Saline (0-2) plays at Hanover (2-0) next week. Hanover defeated Washington County 46-0 Friday night.
