Blackhawks fall to Western Boone in season opener

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.