The REPORTER
Sheridan had a frustrating night at Western Boone on Friday, as the Class 1A No. 5 Blackhawks lost their opener to the 3A No. 9 Stars 35-16.
WeBo jumped out to a 15-0 lead after the first quarter. Sheridan scored its only points of the half early in the second period on a safety, but the Stars stayed in control, leading 28-2 at halftime.
The ‘Hawks scored their remaining points in the fourth quarter. Trent DeCraene caught a 20-yard touchdown pass from Caleb Alexander for the first score, then Gavin Schwerdtfeger punched the ball in from the one-yard line for the second touchdown. Owen Bell made both extra-point kicks.
Eli Kolb was the top rusher with 56 yards.
Sheridan hosts North Miami next week.
WESTERN BOONE 35, SHERIDAN 16
Score by Quarters
Sheridan 0 2 0 14 – 16
Western Boone 15 13 7 0 – 35
Team Stats SH WB
First Downs 7 14
By Rush 4 8
By Pass 2 6
By Penalty 1 0
Rushes-Yards 31-64 39-176
Yards Passing 51 140
Comp-Att-Int-TD 3-6-0-1 8-16-0-2
Fumbles-Lost 3-1 1-0
Penalties-Yards 3-15 4-25
Punts-Average 7-243 2-14.0
Sheridan Scoring
Second Quarter
11:11 – Safety
Fourth Quarter
4:05 – Trent DeCraene 20-yard reception from Caleb Alexander (Owen Bell kick)
1:00 – Gavin Schwerdtfeger 1-yard run (Bell kick)
Sheridan individual stats
Rushing: Eli Kolb 11-56, Nolan Page 7-7, Jesse Williams 1-7, Schwerdtfeger 4-5, Bell 2-3, Brock Hagan 2-minus 4, Alexander 4-minus 10.
Passing: Alexander 3-6-51.
Receiving: DeCraene 2-48, Page 1-3.