In a back-and-forth battle at Oak Park High School Oct. 8, varsity came out victorious 35-28. The win snapped a four-game losing streak. The team was led by junior quarterback Cole Robertson’s four touchdown passes, two to senior Emonta Hicks. The team hoped to continue the momentum against St. Joseph Central High School at home on Oct. 15.
In a back-and-forth battle at Oak Park High School Oct. 8, varsity came out victorious 35-28. The win snapped a four-game losing streak. The team was led by junior quarterback Cole Robertson’s four touchdown passes, two to senior Emonta Hicks. The team hoped to continue the momentum against St. Joseph Central High School at home on Oct. 15.
Senior Emonta Hicks catches his second touchdown pass of the night.
Junior Jayven Stallings begins to run his route against the Oak Park defensive back. (Landyn Goldberg)Sophomore Ken’Veon Stone takes a handoff and attacks the Oak Park defense. (Landyn Goldberg)Junior Brett Fleming (#16) and senior Gavin Siegfried (#6) celebrate after Fleming catches a touchdown pass. (Landyn Goldberg)Sophomore Ken’Veon Stone breaks a tackle on a rushing play. (Landyn Goldberg)Seniors Danny McGurn (#12) and Joey Ferrara (#2) celebrate after McGurn comes down with an interception in the end zone, giving the team possession with the game tied. (Landyn Goldberg)Junior Cole Robertson (#9) and senior Gavin Siegfried (#6) embrace after the 35-28 victory at Oak Park. (Landyn Goldberg)After sustaining an injury during the Oct. 1 game at Park Hill South, senior captain Drew Mangold leads the post game shoutouts and highlights his teammates. (Landyn Goldberg)Senior captain Gavin Siegfried breaks the huddle, reminding the team how close they are to a playoff run. (Landyn Goldberg)Juniors John Randle (#1) and Brett Fleming (#16) celebrate as senior Zach Sherwood (#70) walks to join them after Fleming catches a touchdown pass to tie the game in the fourth quarter. (Landyn Goldberg)Sophomore Ken’Veon Stone lays on the ground as sophomore Tyler Kerkhoff (#79), senior Anderson Hendershot (#27) and senior Emonta Hicks (#10) rush over to celebrate. (Landyn Goldberg)Junior Tyler Shanks celebrates after getting into the Oak Park backfield for a tackle for loss. (Landyn Goldberg)
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