Eagles sophomore Josh Streit (#8) attempts an interception against the Bullcogs Saturday, Oct. 27, at Paynesville, but he was unable to hang onto the ball. Their loss to Paynesville in the playoffs ended the Eagles’ season. Staff photo by
Gaylen Bicking.
By Pat Garry, Staff Writer
The Eagles captured a 20-14 win over Holdingford in the Section 5AA quarterfinals last Tuesday, Oct. 23. (EV-W; 0, 6, 0, 14 – 20); (Holdingford; 0, 0, 14, 0 – 14). The victory earned Eden Valley-Watkins the right to play in the semifinals, where they met up with a juggernaut that is top-seeded Paynesville. The Bulldogs were impressive in the 46-0 shutout of the Eagles, tallying over 350 yards rushing, while holding EV-W to 121 total yards of offense.
(Holdingford Game) Stats EV-W: Passing: Luke Jansen, 14-29, 184 yards, 3 TDs, INT; Rushing: Luke Jansen, 2 carries, 5 yards; Mason Molitor, 11 carries, 57 yards; Jack Lies, 17 carries, 100 yards; Eric Fodstad, 3 carries, 2 yards; Receiving: Carson Geislinger, 3 catches, 26 yards; Mason Molitor, 2 catches, 9 yards; Justin Streit, 3 catches, 33 yards; Joshua Streit, 3 catches, 52 yards; Jack Lies, 3 catches, 64 yards; Team Totals: EV-W: First downs, 15; Penalties, 3; Penalty yards, 20.
(Paynesville Game) EV-W lost 46-0 in the Section 5AA semifinal game on Saturday, Oct. 27. (Stats EV-W) First downs, 7; Penalties, 3-15; Rushing: Jack Lies, 12-45; Eric Fodstad, 3-25; Connor Kenning, 2-8; Connor Lincoln, 1-7; Logan Hoff, 1-5; Parker Kenning, 2-3; Mason Molitor, 8-2; Justin Streit, 2-2; Passing: Luke Jansen, 5-12, 48 yards; Receiving: Joshua Streit, 2-25; Justin Streit, 2-21; Carson Geislinger, 1-2.