Cowboy football team upset by Crestwood 24-20

Despite a valiant effort in a tight and exciting homecoming game, the Crestwood (Cresco) Cadets spoiled the party in defeating seventh-rated Clarion-Goldfield-Dows/CAL 24-20. The Cowboys struck first, as Kainan Braun took it in from seven yards out at the 6:56 mark of the opening quarter. The PAT kick by Sergio Martinez was no good. Crestwood would then score the next three touchdowns in taking a 15-14 advantage by late in the third quarter.

The Cowboys cranked it up again in the final period, as Braun took it to paydirt again on a nine-yard scamper. This time, they tried for a two-point conversion which failed, making it 20-15 Cowboys. With 2:39 left, a punt attempt by the Cowboys was botched which gave the Cadets a safety to tighten it to 20-17. Crestwood then scored with 1:14 left in the game to take the win.

“We elevated our play again this week,” stated head coach Newt Lingenfelter. “However, we came up a little short against Crestwood. We were winning until deep into the fourth quarter. We had several opportunities for big plays, but could not capitalize. The Cadets are a very physical, well-coached team with disciplined kids.”

For the full story, see the September 22 edition of the Monitor.