Roughriders start season strong
BY CAITLIN SCHERESKY
Writer
The Southern McLean Roughriders stayed in Washburn on Aug. 23 for the first game of the season against the South Prairie Royals. The Royals would have a slow start, and a turnover would put the Roughriders on the path for their first touchdown.
Looking to approach the endzone, the Roughriders began to make passes to advance. Strong running would lead to a pass to junior Devin Sailer, who would make the first touchdown of the evening. The point after run would not be made, ending the first quarter with a six point lead to the Roughriders.
Starting off the second quarter on offense, Southern McLean would not score, only making small gains before a turnover to the Royals. Again, South Prairie would not be able to score, quickly giving the ball to the Roughriders.
Multiple run attempts in a row would put the Roughriders in scoring position, but a penalty would set them back. An eventual run by senior Logan Schmitz would score the second touchdown for the Roughriders. A point after pass to junior Garrett Pfleiger would end successfully, adding another two points to the score. A fumble recovered by Southern McLean would turn over the ball to the Roughriders, and a 20 yard pass to junior Karter Hansen, followed by a 12 yard pass to Schmitz would result in another touchdown for the Roughriders. The point after would be no good.
