Outlaws dominate play against Madras White Buffs

The Outlaws dominated play in their convincing 46-8 victory over the White Buffaloes at Madras on Friday, October 25.

Sisters scored on their opening drive in just three quick plays which was capped off by a Kayl Mock 28-yard run off the right side. Reid Woodson hit the point after touchdown (PAT) and the Outlaws took an early 7-0 lead.

Madras went three-and-out and Sisters regained possession. A key play in the drive was a 60-yard sweep by Hudson Beckwith. Spencer Davis scored the touchdown (TD) on a nine-yard run around the outside with 4:33 left in the first period. Woodson hit the PAT and Sisters went up 14-0.

The Outlaws scored their third TD of the quarter on a 31-yard run by Beckwith with approximately 1:30 left in the period. Woodson kicked it through the uprights and the Outlaws found themselves on top 21-0.

Madras fumbled near midfield on their next possession, and on the ensuing play Hunter Bronson hit Dawson Roberson on a 40-yard bomb to make it 27-0. The PAT hit the post and was no good. At the end of the first period the Outlaws held the Buffs scoreless at 27-0.

At the start of the second quarter, the Outlaws got good field position after an Ethan Eby interception. Sisters found the end zone once again after just three plays, this time on a 22-yard pass from Bronson to Kolbi Cotner in the corner just as Bronson was hit. The PAT by Woodson was good and Sisters extended their lead to 34-0.

The Outlaws forced another punt, and went on another drive that featured a great cutback run by Davis of 34 yards. Cotner scored on a 10-yard run off the right side with one minute left in the half. Woodson’s kick failed, but at the half the Outlaws held a commanding 40-0 lead.

The entire second half was a running clock that saw every Outlaws player get into the game. The third quarter sailed by with neither team scoring.

In the final quarter, and after a long drive for the Outlaws, Ace Chew scored Sisters’ final TD of the night on a 12-yard sweep. The drive included a 20-yard run by Joe Souza up the White Buff’s sideline. The subs and young players came in and played hard, and kept Madras out of the end zone until the last minute of the contest. The White Buffs ran it in for a two-point conversion, time expired, and the Outlaws posted the win.

On defense, Davis had a great game from his safety position and finished the night with seven tackles and a fumble recovery. Cotner, Trent Gordon, and Kayden Morris had four tackles each, and Eby had an interception and a fumble recovery.

Coach Gary Thorson noted that the Outlaws also got great play defensively from Kale Gardner from his safety position, Jozua Miller from his defensive tackle position, and Weston Davidson and Gordon at defensive end.

Sisters limited the White Buffs to just 34 yards total offense in the first half and 145 yards for the game.

On offense, nine different running backs combined for 363 yards on the ground (244 in the first half), and were led by Beckwith with 103 yards on just three carries. Davis followed in rushing with seven carries for 88 yards and Mock added 58 yards on five carries.

Quarterback Bronson also played well and went four-for-six for 85 yards with two touchdown passes.

Thorson made note of the offensive line, who he stated played well once again this week against a Madras defense that crowded the line of scrimmage.

“They did a good job most of the night picking up their stunts and that allowed us to pass the ball effectively when we needed to,” said Thorson. “Weston had his best game of the season at his center position and we also got good line play from both of our tackles, Garrett Sager and Jozua.”

Thorson said, “The team came out firing on all aspects of the game and really played some of their best ball all year in the first half. It was a good win for us and secured a spot for us in the playoffs. That is a well-earned accomplishment for this team that continues to work hard every week to improve.”

“It will be important as we head into this last week for everyone in the program to continue to maintain the focus they have had thus far,” added Thorson. “I can not say enough good things about the leadership we have had from this senior group and that is a big reason for the success we are having. They are a huge blessing to this program.”

The Outlaws will wrap up league play on the road at Harrisburg on Friday, November 1.