Thayer, Mo. – What a playoff game Friday night at Bozeman Field! The Thayer Bobcats played the Hayti Indians, with the winner advancing to the district championship game next Friday. Coming into the matchup, both teams allowed similar defensive scores. They were evenly matched offensively, too. Nonetheless, the Indians seemed to have fewer players than in years past. What would happen?
First Quarter
The Bobcats came onto the field ready to play, dominating at home. Poole ran for 17 yards. He set up Taylor, who ran for 25 more yards, allowing Boyce to score the game’s first touchdown. With 3.5 minutes left in the quarter, Boyce ran in for another touchdown. Despite the Indians’ bullet throws, the quarter ended with the Bobcats ahead 16-0.
Second
A Bobcat caught a 22- yard pass right away. This set the team up for another touchdown. The Bobcats tried to control their excitement at the lead, knowing the Indians could make a comeback any time. At one point, the Bobcats fumbled the ball, and the Indians recovered it. However, they could not capitalize on it. The Bobcats ended the half leading the Indians 40-0.
Third
The third quarter brought on the turbo clock. With 8:46 left on the clock, Poole ran 13 yards for a touchdown. However, an Indian was seriously injured and was removed via an ambulance. The game resumed with an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty against the Bobcats. That quarter ended with the Bobcats leading 48-0.
Fourth
By this quarter, it was obvious that the Bobcats dominated the field offensively and defensively. One more touchdown for the Cats and the game ended, 54-0.
The Thayer Bobcats advance to the district championship game Friday, Nov. 13 against Portageville. The Bobcats will retain the home-field advantage.
