Bobcats headed to playoffs

The Bobcats came away with a huge win last Friday night, with a score of 42-16 over Burns. Coach Matt McPhie said this win pushes their conference record to 3-3 and qualifies them for state playoffs.

"Burns was a much improved team and came in with a 4-3 record and also needed a win to advance to the playoffs," McPhie stated. "The team executed and scored on the opening drive, which set the tone and gave the team an 8-0 lead."

Logan Cole and Chandler Maddock had big nights in the backfield, McPhine noted, with Cole having 202 yards rushing and four touchdowns, two of which came on pass receptions. "Maddock had 110 yards rushing and scored two touchdowns. Jon Harvey had another good night at quarterback as he completed seven of 11 passes for 93 yards and three touchdowns.

"Overall the offense had 465 yards as the entire unit did a great job of executing their assignments."

On defense, Tyson Tobar, Chandler Maddock, Jarron Mortimore, and Jeffery VanAntwerp led the team. "The defense held the Broncs to 120 yards rushing and flew around and made plays at critical moments. Tobar had two sacks on the night. Senior Kolby George also had a nice night on defense, he had a pass break up and fumble recovery," McPhie stated.

Friday night was also Senior Night and McPhie said, "I am very proud and thankful to our seniors for the dedication and commitment these young men have given our program. They are Jeffery VanAntwerp, Jon Harvey, Kolby George, Tyson Tobar, Ethan Becher, Chandler Maddock, Bubba Watt, and Josh Canfield.

"We've grown each week during the season and have had a successful campaign to this point. Our goal is to be our best by Week 8, and we as a staff feel like our boys are at that place right now. We've got some business to accomplish this week in the play-offs, and I expect our team to play well at Mt. View this Friday. The first round game will be played at 1 p.m."