Week four saw the start of district play in Eight-Man Division I. The Central Plains Oilers traveled to face the Little River Redskins.
Central Plains came into the game with a six-year streak of not losing a district game. Little River looked to play spoiler as both teams took to the field with undefeated records.
The Oilers struck first with a touchdown after only four minutes played. They would continue to add points until the game was called near the end of the third quarter.
Video highlights and a more detailed recap of the game is available at CatchItKansas.com
Below are some of the pictures I took at the game:
Central Plains Oiler Head Coach Chris Steiner tosses the ball to a player during warmups. The Central Plains Oilers defeated the Little River Redskins by a score of 46 to 0 at Community Memorial Park in Little River, Kansas on September 21, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Central Plains Oiler #4 Myles Menges goes back for a pass as #21 Lawson Oeser runs a route during warmups. The Central Plains Oilers defeated the Little River Redskins by a score of 46 to 0 at Community Memorial Park in Little River, Kansas on September 21, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Little River Redskins stretch prior to the start of the game. The Central Plains Oilers defeated the Little River Redskins by a score of 46 to 0 at Community Memorial Park in Little River, Kansas on September 21, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Little River Redskin Head Coach Chad Lafferty looks at a player running a route during warmups. The Central Plains Oilers defeated the Little River Redskins by a score of 46 to 0 at Community Memorial Park in Little River, Kansas on September 21, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Little River Redskin #3 Graham Stephens throws a pass during warmups. The Central Plains Oilers defeated the Little River Redskins by a score of 46 to 0 at Community Memorial Park in Little River, Kansas on September 21, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Central Plains Oilers kneel for a team prayer prior to the start of the game. The Central Plains Oilers defeated the Little River Redskins by a score of 46 to 0 at Community Memorial Park in Little River, Kansas on September 21, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Central Plains Oiler #4 Myles Menges readies to take a snap in the first quarter. The Central Plains Oilers defeated the Little River Redskins by a score of 46 to 0 at Community Memorial Park in Little River, Kansas on September 21, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Central Plains Oiler #5 Alex Hickel rushes with the ball on his way to the end zone for a touchdown in the first quarter. The Central Plains Oilers traveled to take on the Little River Redskins at Community Memorial Park in Little River, Kansas on September 21, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Little River Redskin #11 Hunter Thomas carries the ball in the second quarter. The Central Plains Oilers traveled to take on the Little River Redskins at Community Memorial Park in Little River, Kansas on September 21, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Central Plains Oiler #10 Grant Heldstab pulls in a pass as Little River Redskin #11 Hunter Thomas closes in the third quarter. The Central Plains Oilers defeated the Little River Redskins by a score of 46 to 0 at Community Memorial Park in Little River, Kansas on September 21, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Little River Redskin #3 Graham Stephens holds his hands out for a snap as #5 Matt Dougherty starts to move down the line in the third quarter. The Central Plains Oilers defeated the Little River Redskins by a score of 46 to 0 at Community Memorial Park in Little River, Kansas on September 21, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Little River Redskin #3 Graham Stephens holds the ball out for a handoff to #5 Matt Dougherty in the third quarter. The Central Plains Oilers defeated the Little River Redskins by a score of 46 to 0 at Community Memorial Park in Little River, Kansas on September 21, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Central Plains Oiler #4 Myles Menges listens to his coach for the next play in the third quarter. The Central Plains Oilers defeated the Little River Redskins by a score of 46 to 0 at Community Memorial Park in Little River, Kansas on September 21, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Central Plains Oiler #4 Myles Menges tosses the ball to a teammate in the third quarter. The Central Plains Oilers defeated the Little River Redskins by a score of 46 to 0 at Community Memorial Park in Little River, Kansas on September 21, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Central Plains Oiler #5 Alex Hickel breaks a tackle by Little River Redskin #55 Kody Hawkinson in the third quarter. The Central Plains Oilers defeated the Little River Redskins by a score of 46 to 0 at Community Memorial Park in Little River, Kansas on September 21, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Central Plains Oiler #5 Alex Hickel hurdles a Little River Redskin tackler in the third quarter. The Central Plains Oilers defeated the Little River Redskins by a score of 46 to 0 at Community Memorial Park in Little River, Kansas on September 21, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Central Plains Oiler #2 Jerred Bieberle carries the ball in the third quarter. The Central Plains Oilers defeated the Little River Redskins by a score of 46 to 0 at Community Memorial Park in Little River, Kansas on September 21, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Central Plains Oiler #2 Jerred Bieberle nears the end zone in the third quarter. The Central Plains Oilers defeated the Little River Redskins by a score of 46 to 0 at Community Memorial Park in Little River, Kansas on September 21, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Central Plains Oiler #4 Myles Menges looks for an open receiver to throw a pass to in the third quarter. The Central Plains Oilers defeated the Little River Redskins by a score of 46 to 0 at Community Memorial Park in Little River, Kansas on September 21, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Central Plains Oiler #4 Myles Menges throws a pass in the third quarter. The Central Plains Oilers defeated the Little River Redskins by a score of 46 to 0 at Community Memorial Park in Little River, Kansas on September 21, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Members of the Central Plains Oilers and Little River Redskins shake hand following the game. The Central Plains Oilers defeated the Little River Redskins by a score of 46 to 0 at Community Memorial Park in Little River, Kansas on September 21, 2018. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
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