Gladstone rolls over the Outlaws

The Outlaws football team suffered a punishing 62-13 loss at Gladstone on Friday, September 23. Gladstone amassed 486 yards of total offense while the Outlaws were only able to come up with 104 total yards of offense.

Andrew Snyder scored on a seven-yard run for Sisters in the first quarter and Connor Morgan kicked the PAT (point after touchdown) for the Outlaws' first points of the game. Gladstone scored two touchdowns in the same quarter to take a 14-7 lead.

The Gladiators generated three touchdowns in the second quarter and held Sisters scoreless to go up 35-7 at the half.

Ethan Luloff scored on a 62-yard run in the third quarter for Sisters' last touchdown of the contest. Gladstone scored two touchdowns in the quarter to push to a 49-13 advantage.

Sisters was unable to score in the final period, while Gladstone tacked on two touchdowns and a PAT to close out the score at 62-13.

Connor Morgan led the Outlaws defense in tackles, and Ethan Luloff was credited with an interception.

Coach Clyde Powell told The Nugget that Gladstone has a well-developed program that is well-coached and has good depth. Powell stated that the Gladiators reminded him of the Outlaws' '98-'99 State Championship team.

Despite the loss, Powell said he feels the Outlaws will be prepared for next week's league opener.

"I think we'll be ready for league," said Powell. "We played a lot of kids tonight and our younger kids are getting experience. Our veteran players are playing well and I think the younger players will follow suit and be big-time contributors."

The Outlaws will open league play on September 30 at Junction City.