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Big quarter helps Lions to homecoming win

TSnews A 22-point second quarter helped the Goddard Lions to a 31-23 football win on homecoming last Friday, as the Lions withstood a comeback effort by the Andover Central Jaguars. “We’ve had a good stretch of luck against them,” said Lions head coach Tommy Beason.
With an opponent’s helmet flying, a group of Goddard Lions tacklers brings down an Andover Central Jaguar for a first-quarter safety during the Lions’ homecoming victory. The safety gave the Lions a 2-0 lead. Stephanie McKennon/TSnews

GP ends Haven’s win streak in big district win

TSnews With a late-game touchdown, a 2-point conversion and a defensive stand, the Garden Plain Owls’ football team beat the visiting Haven Wildcats 15-14 last Friday. The Wildcats were undefeated, and these two teams are expected to be the top two teams in Class 2A District 5.

Owls drown out the Dragons in district opener

Bouncing back from the season's first loss, the Garden Plain Owls soared to a 46-7 victory at the winless Belle Plain Dragons last Friday. It was the first Class 2A District 5 games for both teams.The Owls' Emrick Hays ran for 170 yards.
Owls drown out the Dragons in district opener

Colts show improvement in close loss

TSnews The Campus Colts played their most competitive game of the season, losing 36-24 in Haysville to the Maize South Mavericks. The Colts fell to 0-4, while the Mavericks improved to 3-1.

Lions win at Newton to even record

TSnews The Goddard Lions improved their season record to 2-2 with last Friday’s 36-17 road win at the Newton Railers. Erik Olivas scored four touchdowns to the lead the Lions.

Rough second half dooms Tigers at home

TSnews The visiting Salina Central Mustangs took over the second half to defeat the Eisenhower Tigers 4920 last Friday at Goddard District Stadium. The Mustangs got off to a good start, forcing the Tigers into punts on their first two possessions.

Local teams compete at Lake Afton

TSnews The annual Goddard Invitational cross country meet took place last Thursday at Lake Afton. The Goddard boys had the best overall team results, placing fourth out of 12 teams with 104 points.
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