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Squires Drop Close Sectional Game
BREMEN – Braxton Ream scored a touchdown on a 7-yard carry, and Seth Garete caught a 17-yard TD pass from Devin Marcum for visiting Manchester in its 21-14 loss at Bremen in a Class 2A sectional football game Friday.
The Squires trailed 14-0 after the first quarter before scoring both their touchdowns in the second stanza. The Lions took the lead for good on a fumble recovery for a touchdown in the third quarter.
Marcum completed a dozen passes for 154 yards on the night. Ream had 48 yards rushing on just eight carries, and Sam Martindale had 28 yards rushing on seven carries.
Thane Creager had fice catches for 69 yards to pace the Squires. Tyler Andritsch had a pair of receptions for 36 yards, and Garete had a total of four catches and 30 yards. Ty Rooney added a 19-yard reception for Manchester.
Kreeden Krull had four tackles for the Squire defense, with Dylan Stroud adding three tackles and a dozen assists. Manchester’s defense also picked off a pair of passes.
The Squires finish the season with a 3-7 record.
Wildcats Fall On The Road
LAGRANGE – After leading 9-0 early in the game, Whitko fell 44-23 to host Prairie Heights in a Class 2A sectional football game Friday night.
Isaiah Kyles had 55 yards rushing and a touchdown, and Mason Lehman rushed for 78 yards.
Tyler Beach had six tackles, and Blayne Stump had five tackles for the Wildcats.
Whitko finished 0-10.
