Bluejays Fall to Bishop Neumann

November 06, 2018

by Tazlynn Sporleder

Pierce faced Bishop Neumann in the quarterfinal game of state football playoffs in Wahoo on Friday, November 2. Pierce lost in a close game 21-23. The Bluejays ended their season 10-1.

In the first quarter the Bluejays dominated, Jadon Magdanz scoring first on a 13-yard pass play. Gavin Larson pulled in a 21-yard pass for Pierce’s second TD. Chaden Roth kicked both extra points, and Pierce led with 14 points and held the Cavaliers to zero points to end the first period.

Second quarter Pierce did not have any scores, but Bishop Neumann scored at the end of the first half, tried the two-point conversion and failed. Leading into half time the score was 14-6

After half time Bishop Neumann scored 14 points and the Bluejays did not score any. Leading into the fourth quarter the score was 14-21.

In the fourth quarter the Bluejays scored seven points on a Tinker run of four yards, the PAT by Chaden Roth good, and the Cavaliers had three points on a last-minute field goal. The ending score was 21-23.

Dalton Freeman led the team in rushing yards with 110 yards. Jadon Magdanz, Gavin Larson, and Brett Tinker all had one touchdown each. J. Magdanz had a fumble recovery. B. Tinker had 22 tackles to lead the team. B. Tinker, Carter Rohrich, and Ryder Fuchs each had one sack.

Coach Mark Brahmer said “We’re extremely disappointed with the way our season ended last Friday, but I’m very proud of all our boys from our freshman class on up to our seniors. They have been a tremendous group of workers and young men. Our senior boys will be sorely missed as we try to replace their talents and their leadership. Moving forward, the challenge to our underclassmen is to allow this experience to motivate us to work hard in preparation for next season. As a coach, I’ve got to do the same as I strive to improve. I appreciate everyone’s support throughout the season. The support the parents and fans showed to our boys during each step of our season was second to none.”

57° F Pierce

Current conditions as of 26 Apr 17:56 pm CDT

Thunderstorm in vicinity

Location:: Pierce
Feels like:: NA°
Humidity:: 87
Wind:: N 13 mph

57°

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 11pm. Some storms could be severe, with large hail and damaging winds. Low around 49. South southeast wind 13 to 17 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. West northwest wind 8 to 13 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

Saturday Night

A slight chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8pm. Low around 50. Breezy, with a north northeast wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

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