Big plays propel Shorthorns past Kenedy in area playoff
Tyler Ryba follows Tommy Granger to the end zone for a 19-yard scoring run in the first quarter after getting blocks from Nathan Ricicar (No. 68) and Isaiah Adams. Sticker Photo By Layne Vyvjala
Keisean Johnson picks up a blocked extra-point kick that he turned into two points with an 85-yard return in the first quarter. Sticker Photo By Layne Vyvjala
Hayden Schulz (right), Evan Oeding (front, left), and Rodney Walton combine to corral Owen Espinoza for a loss of 1 in the third quarter. Sticker Photo By Layne Vyvjala
With the nearest Kenedy defenders in the distance, Hayden Schulz gathers in a touchdown pass in the third quarter. Sticker Photo By Layne Vyvjala
Keisean Johnson (left) and Kenny Schramek tackle Daniel Pena for a loss in the fourth quarter. Sticker Photo By Layne Vyvjala
Rodney Walton takes down Owen Espinoza after a short gain early in the third quarter. Sticker Photo By Layne Vyvjala
Trent Mendez (left) and John Davis combine to hold Daniel Pena to a 7-yard kickoff return in the first quarter. Sticker Photo By Layne Vyvjala
Bryce Stoever (on ground) and Jorge Olvera (right) combine to drop Daniel Pena on kickoff coverage to start the third quarter. Their tackle after a deep boot by Brycen Schramek pinned Kenedy at its own 9. Sticker Photo By Layne Vyvjala
While Kenedy’s power running attack successfully plodded downfield, Schulenburg struck quickly with its speed advantage for a 37-12 area playoff win last Friday at Pieper Stadium in San Antonio.
The Lions (9-3) ended up outgaining the Shorthorns 281-231 but averaged only 4.5 yards on their 63 snaps. The Horns, meanwhile, got nearly 7 yards on each of their 34 plays and had a 139-yard edge in return…
