MILROY, Pa. – After dropping both games during the regular season, Kish-South got the ultimate revenge in their third matchup of the season with the Burnham Bulldogs as the Indians reigned supreme by a 12-7 tally on Wednesday night.
With the win, Kish-South advances to Bowl Weekend at Donald M. Chapman III Stadium where it will do battle with the fifth-seeded Terrace Tigers on Sunday afternoon.
Kish-South took an early lead in the first quarter when Chase Yoder sprinted to the end zone on a 15-yard carry to build a 6-0 lead.
Defensively, the Indians were up to the task all evening and maintained a slim 6-0 advantage until late in the contest.
Burnham caught the Kish-South defense off guard when a weak-side pass struck pay dirt from 45-yards out. The Bulldogs converted the extra point to take their first lead at a 7-6 tally with 5:45 to play.
Kish-South responded with a methodical drive to regain the lead for good. Yoder led the charge for the Indians and ultimately capped off the scoring drive with a seven-yard touchdown run to push Kish-South out to a 12-7 lead with 2:50 to play.
Following the go-ahead score, the Kish-South defense forced a turnover on downs and the offense kneeled the ball to complete the victory by a 12-7 tally.
Yoder led the defense with nine tackles and an interception. Emmett Bishop, Easton Trutt and Knox Wagner each added five tackles in the win, while Paxton Snook intercepted a pass to round out a stellar effort from the Kish-South defense.
The loss wraps up a 4-9 season for the Bulldogs.
Kish-South returns to action on Sunday, November 9 when it does battle with the Terrace Tigers at 1:00 p.m. at Chapman Stadium to open a full day of Midget action.
The CKYFCL is a 501c3 registered non-profit organization benefitting the more than 500 children across a four-county area in Central Pennsylvania. In addition to healthy competition, the league aims to provide an equal opportunity for the youth of Central Pennsylvania to learn important skills in teamwork while forming friendships and bonds that can last a lifetime.
Member organizations include:
Burnham Bulldogs
Derry-Decatur Cyclones
Juniata Little Indians
Kish Indians
McVeytown Eagles
Terrace Tigers