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Cheney rallies from big deficit to win State berth

Body TSnews Miracle finishes and comebacks are becoming routine for the Cheney Cardinals. For the second time this season, the Cardinals dug themselves out of a big hole early to defeat the dominant Andale Indians, the best team in Class 3A over the past four years.
Cheney wide receiver Jackson Voth stretches out for a reception during the Cardinals’ come-from-behind victory over the Andale Indians. This was the second time this season Cheney has overcome a big deficit to beat Andale. Travis Mounts/TSnews

Cheney explodes in second half for big win

Body TSnews The undefeated Cheney Cardinals scored 30 points after halftime in a 37-8 Class 3A football playoff win over the visiting Holcomb Longhorns. Jack Voth gave the Cardinals their lone offensive highlight in the first half, returning a punt 60 yards for a 7-0 lead.
Cheney Cardinals help each other up after a play during Friday’s victory over the Holcomb Longhorns. Cheney will host Clay Center this week. Andrea McDaniel/Contributed photo

Ellsworth wins back-and-forth battle over Garden Plain

Body TSnews The Garden Plain Owls’ football season ended at home last Friday, as the Ellsworth Bearcats won a back-and-forth game 34-31. The Owls wrap up the 2023 season with a playoff victory and an 8-2 record in their second season under head coach Todd Rice.
Cooper Baker, a Garden Plain sophomore, runs in a touchdown pass during the Owls’ home playoff game against the Ellsworth Bearcats last Friday. John Bloomquist/Contributed photo
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