Otis-Bison Football vs Central Plains 9-15-17

The third week of the season saw two Central Prairie League powers face off. The Otis-Bison Cougars traveled to Central Plains to battle the Oilers.

The Cougars came into the game with an undefeated two and zero record. Central Plains started the night at one win and one loss on the season.

The first half saw both teams grinding out every yard they could. Both sides tallied a touchdown, but failed to convert a two point play. Central Plains’ speed kept the Otis-Bison back field contained from the large runs they normally would rip off.

With the second half, the larger bench of Central Plains became an overwhelming advantage. They could sub players in and out while Otis-Bison only had a few players that could rotate. That reserve dwindled more as the night went on and injuries mounted for the Cougars.

When the final horn blew, the Central Plains Oilers won the game with a score of 36 to 12. Both teams left the field with a two and one record.

Below are some of the pictures I took at the game:

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Central Plains Oiler #7 Devin Ryan leads his team onto the field prior to the start of the game. The Central Plains Oilers defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 36 to 12 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on September 15, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Central Plains Oilers #36 Lee Letourneau and #34 Alex Barton lead their teammates on to the field before the start of the game. The Central Plains Oilers defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 36 to 12 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on September 15, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Members of the Claflin Emergency Medical Service, Fire Department, and Police Department raise the flag during the national anthem prior to the start of the game. The Central Plains Oilers defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 36 to 12 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on September 15, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Central Plains Oiler #4 Myles Menges kicks off the ball to start the game in the first quarter. The Central Plains Oilers defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 36 to 12 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on September 15, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Otis-Bison Cougar #8 Daniel Scott rushes with the ball in the first quarter. The Central Plains Oilers defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 36 to 12 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on September 15, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Otis-Bison Cougar #17 Anton Foust looks to the side line in the first quarter for the next play, The Central Plains Oilers defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 36 to 12 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on September 15, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

The Otis-Bison Cougars break their huddle and head to the line of scrimmage in the first quarter. The Central Plains Oilers defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 36 to 12 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on September 15, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Otis-Bison Cougar #7 Blake Bahr runs through a hole in the Central Plains Oiler defense in the first quarter. The Central Plains Oilers defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 36 to 12 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on September 15, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Central Plains Oiler #7 Devin Ryan tries to tackle Otis-Bison Cougar #7 Blake Bahr in the first quarter. The Central Plains Oilers defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 36 to 12 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on September 15, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Otis-Bison Cougar #8 Daniel Scott blocks Central Plains Oiler #7 Devin Ryan as #7 Blake Bahr rushes past in the first quarter. The Central Plains Oilers defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 36 to 12 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on September 15, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Otis-Bison Cougars #7 Blake Bahr and #87 Maitland Wiltse celebrate Bahr’s touchdown in the first quarter. The Central Plains Oilers defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 36 to 12 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on September 15, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Otis-Bison Cougar #17 Anton Foust kicks off the ball as Central Plains Oiler #56 Kealy Burris watches it fly in the first quarter. The Central Plains Oilers defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 36 to 12 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on September 15, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Central Plains Oiler #4 Myles Menges hands the ball off to #8 Anthony Oberle in the first quarter. The Central Plains Oilers defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 36 to 12 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on September 15, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Central Plains Oiler #4 Myles Menges looks down the field for an open receiver in the first quarter. The Central Plains Oilers defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 36 to 12 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on September 15, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Central Plains Oiler #4 Myles Menges winds up to throws a pass in the first quarter. The Central Plains Oilers defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 36 to 12 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on September 15, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Otis-Bison Cougar Head Coach Travis Starr and Assistant Coach Curtis Little signal in plays in the first quarter. The Central Plains Oilers defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 36 to 12 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on September 15, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Otis-Bison Cougar #17 Anton Foust rushes with the ball in the first quarter. The Central Plains Oilers defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 36 to 12 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on September 15, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Otis-Bison Cougar #45 Landon Hoopingarner blocks Central Plains Oiler #24 Dylan Lemieux in the first quarter. The Central Plains Oilers defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 36 to 12 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on September 15, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Central Plains Oiler #20 Jerred Bieberle stretches out to gain more yards as Otis-Bison Cougar #8 Daniel Scott tries to tackle him along with several teammates in the first quarter. The Central Plains Oilers defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 36 to 12 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on September 15, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Central Plains Oiler #8 Anthony Oberle rushes with the ball as Otis-Bison Cougar #52 Luke Higgason tries to close in in the first quarter. The Central Plains Oilers defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 36 to 12 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on September 15, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Central Plains Oiler Head Coach Chris Steiner gives the next play to #4 Myles Menges in the first quarter. The Central Plains Oilers defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 36 to 12 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on September 15, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Aloysius Bahr enjoys his first football game. The Central Plains Oilers defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 36 to 12 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on September 15, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Otis-Bison Cougar #80 Seth Hoopingarner tries to tackle Central Plains Oiler #20 Jerred Bieberle in the first quarter. The Central Plains Oilers defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 36 to 12 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on September 15, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Central Plains Oiler Head Coach Chris Steiner gives #7 Devin Ryan the next play in the second quarter. The Central Plains Oilers defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 36 to 12 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on September 15, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Otis-Bison Cougar #8 Daniel Scott tries to tackle Central Plains Oiler #8 Anthony Oberle in the second quarter. The Central Plains Oilers defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 36 to 12 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on September 15, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Central Plains Oiler #8 Anthony Oberle flies over Otis-Bison Cougar #8 Daniel Scott to score a touchdown in the second quarter. The Central Plains Oilers defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 36 to 12 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on September 15, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Otis-Bison Cougar #8 Daniel Scott hangs on the back of Central Plains Oiler #4 Myles Menges in the second quarter. The Central Plains Oilers defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 36 to 12 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on September 15, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Otis-Bison Cougar #8 Daniel Scott intercepts a pass meant for Central Plains Oiler #2 Dalton Beck in the second quarter. The Central Plains Oilers defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 36 to 12 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on September 15, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Central Plains Oiler #34 Alex Barton tackles Otis-Bison Cougar #7 Blake Bahr in the second quarter. The Central Plains Oilers defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 36 to 12 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on September 15, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Otis-Bison Cougar #7 Blake Bahr stiff arms Central Plains Oiler #7 Devin Ryan in the second quarter. The Central Plains Oilers defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 36 to 12 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on September 15, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Central Plains Oiler #36 Lee Letourneau tries to pull down Otis-Bison Cougar #17 Anton Foust in the third quarter. The Central Plains Oilers defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 36 to 12 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on September 15, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Central Plains Oiler #34 Alex Barton elevates to receive a punt in the third quarter. The Central Plains Oilers defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 36 to 12 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on September 15, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Central Plains Oiler #5 Alex Hickel tosses the football to a referee after scoring a touchdown in the third quarter. The Central Plains Oilers defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 36 to 12 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on September 15, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Central Plains Oiler #24 Dylan Lemieux swings around while trying to bring down Otis-Bison Cougar #17 Anton Foust in the backfield in the third quarter. The Central Plains Oilers defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 36 to 12 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on September 15, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

A trainer administers a concussion test to Otis-Bison Cougar #80 Seth Hoopingarner in the third quarter. The Central Plains Oilers defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 36 to 12 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on September 15, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Central Plains Oiler #5 Alex Hickel rushes with the ball in the third quarter. The Central Plains Oilers defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 36 to 12 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on September 15, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Central Plains Oiler #7 Devin Ryan turns to hand the ball off to a teammate in the third quarter. The Central Plains Oilers defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 36 to 12 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on September 15, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Central Plains Oiler #7 Devin Ryan fakes a hand off to #2 Dalton Beck in the third quarter. The Central Plains Oilers defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 36 to 12 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on September 15, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Otis-Bison Cougar #7 Blake Bahr just escapes a tackle by Central Plains Oiler #34 Alex Barton in the third quarter. The Central Plains Oilers defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 36 to 12 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on September 15, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Central Plains Oiler #5 Alex Hickel celebrates scoring a touchdown in the in the fourth quarter. The Central Plains Oilers defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 36 to 12 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on September 15, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

The Otis-Bison Cougar coaching staff react to the latest Central Plains Oiler touchdown in the fourth quarter. The Central Plains Oilers defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 36 to 12 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on September 15, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Otis-Bison Cougar #87 Maitland Wiltse dives to tackle Central Plains Oiler #2 Dalton Beck in the fourth quarter. The Central Plains Oilers defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 36 to 12 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on September 15, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Central Plains Oiler #22 Philip Donecker leads his team as they fire off the line of scrimmage in the fourth quarter. The Central Plains Oilers defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 36 to 12 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on September 15, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Central Plains Oiler #7 Devin Ryan hands the ball off to #8 Anthony Oberle in the fourth quarter. The Central Plains Oilers defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 36 to 12 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on September 15, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Members of the Central Plains Oilers and Otis-Bison Cougars shake hands following the game. The Central Plains Oilers defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 36 to 12 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on September 15, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

The Central Plains Oilers gather to thank their fans for attending the game following the conclusion of the contest. The Central Plains Oilers defeated the Otis-Bison Cougars by a score of 36 to 12 at Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas on September 15, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

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