By MaKenna Karr
The Silver Lake Mustangs Junior High football team took a big win against Hampton on Monday, October 11, 2021. The final score was 20-19. Offensively, 8th grader Jaxon tenBensel scored 2 touchdowns with 8th grader Landon Deuster adding another. Defensively, 8th grader Lanham Skrdlant turned the tide with 3 fumble recoveries. Coach Knehans commented on the game saying, “That was the most fun I’ve had coaching a game. The guys fought for every yard and earned a much-needed victory. It shows a lot about the character of a team when they can be challenged and rise above.”
The Silver Lake Mustangs Junior Varsity football team took a devastating loss against Hampton on Monday, October 11, 2021. Offensively, freshman Casey Conway had a rushing touchdown. Freshman Lane Conway threw a touchdown to sophomore Trey Vance. Sophomore Manuel Fontes kicked two extra points, and defensively, freshman Paxton Sorensen was the leading tackler. Coach Conroy commented on the game, “I was pleased with how we came out in the second half. We executed on offense and tackled better on defense. The JVs ended their year with a 4-1 record.”