The season came to an end Friday night for the Emporia High football team with a 36-14 loss to Blue Valley Southwest, but the Spartans did not go down without a fight.
After a scoreless 1st quarter Southwest scored 3 touchdowns in the 2nd quarter to take a 21-0 lead at halftime.
In the 3rd quarter an interception by Daniel Knapp set up a 13 play drive that ended with Camden Kirmer scoring on a 8 yard run.
A fumble recovery returned to the 2 yard line by Charles Snyder set up a 2 yard touchdown run by Cam Geitz and the Spartans cut the deficit to 21-14 with 3:42 to play in the 3rd quarter.
Southwest would regain the momentum, returning the ensuing kick-off for a touchdown to take a 27-14 lead. They would add a safety and touchdown in the 4th quarter for the final margin of victory.
Emporia High Interim Head Coach Keaton Tuttle liked the way they responded to start the 2nd half.
The Spartans end their season with a 2-7 record.
Area games:
Lyndon 57 Horton 6
Jefferson County North 72 Northern Heights 0
Maur Hill 56 Mission Valley 32
Burlington 56 Parsons 22
Next week play-off match ups.
Lyndon hosts Jefferson County North
Burlington hosts Frontenac.
Olpe hosts Jackson Heights.
