Week 8: McPherson vs Buhler

1 Bullpups fall to rival Buhler 21-28

2 Week 8 KS HS Football scores

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1 Bullpups fall to rival Buhler 21-28

The McPherson Bullpups put up a fight against the Buhler Crusaders but ultimately fell short in a tough rivalry game, ending with a 28-21 loss. The game featured dramatic turns, especially in the final minutes, as McPherson rallied to try and force overtime.

The Crusaders jumped to an early 7-0 lead midway through the first quarter, but McPherson responded late in the quarter with a 15-yard run by Catch Delaney, tying the score at 7-7. The two teams traded blows in the second quarter, with Buhler taking a 14-7 lead on a one-yard rushing touchdown, only for McPherson to tie it up again with a 12-yard passing touchdown from Carter Allen to Bishop Brown. The first half ended with Buhler leading 21-14.

On the opening drive of the second half, Buhler missed a field goal to the left, keeping McPherson within striking distance with just under 8 minutes to play in the third quarter. Buhler widened their advantage with a long passing touchdown, putting McPherson behind 28-14. However, McPherson refused to go quietly. In the fourth quarter, Allen found Bishop Brown again for a touchdown, cutting the lead to 28-21 with 3:43 left on the clock. Buhler missed a 34-yard field goal attempt, giving McPherson a chance to mount a final drive.

The Bullpups managed to move the ball down the field, but with just 20 seconds left, a costly fumble on third and ten ended their hopes of tying the game. McPherson finishes the regular season with a 4-4 record.

The Bullpups now look ahead to the postseason with lessons learned from this hard-fought rivalry matchup.

Source: @JoelMuhs_

2 Week 8 KS HS Football scores

Central Kansas

• Hutchinson 42, Maize South 20
• Plainville 24, TMP 14
• Canton-Galva 32, Goessel 24
• Dodge City 21, Wichita East 14
• Salina Central 52, Goddard 24
• Hoisington 52, Cimarron 19
• Cheney 28, Pratt 26
• Scott City 41, Colby 12
• Hugoton 35, Goodland 33
• Bucklin 50, Minneola 30
• Marion 46, Valley Heights 26
• Buhler 28, McPherson 21
• Hillsboro 21, Smoky Valley 16
• De Soto 42, Seaman 28
• Eudora 42, Paola 21
• Winfield 42, Mulvane 21
• Ark City 26, Newton 0
• Rose Hill 55, Independence 30
• SE of Saline 44, Ellsworth 8
• Ell-Saline 58, Central Plains 12
• Haven 39, Kingman 6
• Mission Valley 62, Maranatha Christian 12

Eastern Kansas

• Olathe South 27, SM East 20 (OT)
• St. Thomas Aquinas 35, Blue Valley North 19
• Gardner Edgerton 49, Olathe West 26
• Blue Valley 27, Bishop Miege 7 (Final mid 3Q)
• Olathe North 47, SM North 46
• Tonganoxie 38, Ottawa 37 (OT)
• Free State 24, Lawrence 14
• Basehor 45, Lansing 14
• Leavenworth 27, Holton 20
• Wellsville 35, Burlington 14
• Spring Hill 14, Louisburg 13

Northeast Kansas

• Perry 34, Hiawatha 20
• Jackson Heights 52, Jefferson County North 0
• Nemaha 46, Atchison County 0
• Rossville 55, Wabunsee 14
• St. Mary's 24, Sabetha 3
• Royal Valley 59, Oskaloosa 8
• Atchison 56, Wyandotte 6

Northwest Kansas

• Phillipsburg 36, Minneapolis 21
• Norton 27, Concordia 7
• Wamego 41, Abilene 6
• Smith Center 58, Syracuse 0
• La Crosse 54, Ness City 8
• Oakley 56, Stanton County 9
• Dighton 62, Greeley County 0

Southeast Kansas

• Lebo 62, Sunrise Christian 56
• Marmaton Valley 68, St. Paul 20
• Humboldt 40, Central Heights 0
• Chase County 54, Madison 6
• Caney 51, Riverton 14
• Garden Plain 35, Clearwater 7

Southwest Kansas

• Clifton-Clyde 36, Lincoln 28
• St. John 30, Macksville 28
• Hanover 48, Linn 0
• Troy 54, Maur Hill 12
• Golden Plains 58, Cheylin 8
• Hartford 62, Centre 6
• Ingalls 66, Pawnee Heights 6
• Andale 60, Hesston 14
• Junction City 38, Emporia High 0
• Derby 51, Bishop Carroll 7
• Rock Creek 69, Chapman 6
• Silverlake 29, Council Grove 12
• Douglass 35, Belle Plaine 7

Source: @scoresinkansas