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Dodge City Red Demons opened the season in Dodge with a visit from the Wichita Northwest Grizzles.
In what would be a defensive struggle, the Grizzlies edged Dodge out with a 14-7 win.
Both teams struggled to move the ball in the first quarter. The Grizzlies had an opportunity for a field goal, but the attempt was blocked by the Demons special teams.
Dodge City was able to move the ball at times, but penalties stifled their drives early.
The second quarter was much of the same solid defense. But both teams scored rushing touchdowns prior to halftime, evening the score 7-7.
Stalemate
What started as a defensive struggle, continued as trench warfare in the second half with defense controlling the game.
Both teams struggled for every first down and field possession became of utmost importance. The game was filled with helmets crashing and pads popping with each hard hit taken by runners.
Midway through the fourth quarter, it appeared both defenses were worn. Wichita Northwest was eventually able to mount a ground game with hard running up the middle to score the final touchdown with 5:28 left in the game.
The Demons had one last opportunity but were unable to mount a final comeback.
The loss for the Demons breaks a 12-game non-conference regular season winning streak.
“The game was very physical and that Wichita Northwest played an aggressive defense,” Head Coach Dave Foster said.
He said he felt that the Demon offense struggled to get its timing and rhythm to move the ball at the high pace that it likes.
“We are still working to customize our offense to fit our players and their skills,” he said.
The Demons will play on the road next Friday against Wichita North.
Dodge City Red Demons opened the season in Dodge with a visit from the Wichita Northwest Grizzles.
In what would be a defensive struggle, the Grizzlies edged Dodge out with a 14-7 win.
Both teams struggled to move the ball in the first quarter. The Grizzlies had an opportunity for a field goal, but the attempt was blocked by the Demons special teams.
Dodge City was able to move the ball at times, but penalties stifled their drives early.
The second quarter was much of the same solid defense. But both teams scored rushing touchdowns prior to halftime, evening the score 7-7.
Stalemate
What started as a defensive struggle, continued as trench warfare in the second half with defense controlling the game.
Both teams struggled for every first down and field possession became of utmost importance. The game was filled with helmets crashing and pads popping with each hard hit taken by runners.
Midway through the fourth quarter, it appeared both defenses were worn. Wichita Northwest was eventually able to mount a ground game with hard running up the middle to score the final touchdown with 5:28 left in the game.
The Demons had one last opportunity but were unable to mount a final comeback.
The loss for the Demons breaks a 12-game non-conference regular season winning streak.
“The game was very physical and that Wichita Northwest played an aggressive defense,” Head Coach Dave Foster said.
He said he felt that the Demon offense struggled to get its timing and rhythm to move the ball at the high pace that it likes.
“We are still working to customize our offense to fit our players and their skills,” he said.
The Demons will play on the road next Friday against Wichita North.
