LDNE football vs. Falls City

By Clare Wiltse

Sports Contributor

After their 60 to 24 win over Meridian the Cougars will have a big test in their second round game.  They will take on D-2’s number one seed,  Falls City Sacred Heart.

The Irish disposed of Kenesaw by the score of 58-0 last Thursday.  After four offensive touches  they were ahead 21-0.  Sawyer Kean took the opening kick off back for a 78 yard TD.   After a 3 and out, Kean raced 50 yards on their first offensive play.  Their third possession consisted of a 22 pass followed by a 49 yard TD reception. They finished the half off with three more TD passes and another run.

Chazz Dunn, thier QB,  hit 9 of 10 passes for 201 yards.  Colin Niemeyer caught 5 for 130 yards and3 TDs.

Kean had 72 yards rushing on 6 carries.

FCSH is very quick and athletic. They use motion and different formations to create mismatches.

The Irish went 8-0 in the regular season.  They averaged 59.75 points per contest while giving up just 7.5.