A second-half surge propelled the Chase County Bulldogs into the third round of the 8-man division I playoffs with a 56-38 victory over South Sumner Thursday night.
The Bulldogs would shake off a slow start in the first half and find the endzone three times. Senior Cal Kohlmeir scored the first with a 51-yard touchdown run followed by a two-yard rush by junior Brock Griffin and a 33-yard run by senior quarterback Mitch Budke.
The Outlaws scored on all four of their first-half possessions to take a 30-24 lead into halftime. In the second half, Chase County would hold Sumner to a single score, a 23-yard rush by senior quarterback Keiondre Smith, and scored 32 points to clinch the win.
Griffin ended the night with a touchdown and an interception in the third quarter. He called it a great win.
Head Coach Brody Vandegrift says second-half adjustments made the difference.
Budke led the way offensively for the Bulldogs with five rushing touchdowns on the night. With the win, the Bulldogs improve to 9-1 and will face either Little River or Madison in the sectionals round next week.
Madison plays at Little River Friday night.
Thursdays scores:
Lyndon 50 Moundridge 0 . Lyndon will play the winner of the Burlingame vs Wichita Independent in the 3rd round of the playoffs.
Caney Valley 16 Council Grove 0
