Dodge City Football versus Great Bend 9-23-16

Week Four of the Football season saw two teams from the same league lock up in battle. The Dodge City Demons came into Great Bend with memories of their victory over the Panthers last year.

The Panthers entered the night undefeated and wanting to defend their turf on Homecoming night.

After both trading scoreless possessions, Great Bend jumped on the board first with a touchdown. Then began a back and forth series of quick scores that ended with the Demons on top going to the locker room for Halftime.

The Demons would add another score early in the Third Quarter to go up by ten points. Then the Panthers roared back scoring three unanswered touchdowns to regain the lead. Dodge City would add one more score, but Great Bend held on to win 34 to 27.

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

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Great Bend Panther Head Coach Erin Beck watches his players warm up for the game. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Two Great Bend students hang a sign on the fence before the game. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Panther Jacob Murray (#7) leads the Offensive players in warmup stretches prior to the game. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Panther Carlos Franco (#38) kicks a football that was held by a coach during warmups. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Panther Braulio Vargas (#36) warms up for the game. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Members of the Panther Offensive Line warm up prior to the game. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Panther Mason Yellowwolf (#27) catches a pass during warmups for the game. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

The Dodge City Demons huddle up prior to the start of the game. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Dodge City Demon Carlos Ruiz (#33) practices carrying the ball during warmups for the game. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Headsets for the Great Bend coaching staff sit on a bench prior to the start of the game. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

The Great Bend Panther Cheerleaders gather to cheer for a TV reporter. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

A member of the Great Bend High School Marching Band waits for the command to start playing. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

The Great Bend Panthers line up to run through the tunnel before the start of the game. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

The Great Bend Panthers run onto the field while greeting their fans. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Team captains watch as the coin is tossed to decide who gets the ball first. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Panther Nick Reed (#15) carries the opening kick off. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Dodge City Demon Carlos Rojas (#9) prepares to try to tackle Great Bend Panther Nick Reed (#15) on the opening kickoff. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Dodge City Demons Samuel Unruh (#1) and Payson Hatfield (#15) try to bring down Great Bend Panther Bryce Lytle (#20). The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Panther Jacob Murray (#7) calls for the ball to be hiked. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Dodge City Demon Kenedy Escobedo (#11) tackles Great Bend Panther Brayden Smith (#9). The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Panther Koy Brack (#12) carries the ball up the field. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Panther Head Coach Erin Beck watches a play develop. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Panther Brock Blessing (#18) watches the Quarterback for the start of the next play. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Panther Pablo Martinez (#56) wraps up Dodge City Demon Dawson Williams (#6) for a loss of yards. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Dodge City Demon Dawson Williams (#6) tries to escape the arms of Great Bend Panther Pablo Martinez (#56). The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Panther Jacob Murray (#7) throws a pass as Dodge City Demon Sam Mead (#2) pressures. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Panthers Cal Marshall (#11) and Jacob Murray (#7) look to the sideline for the next play to run. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

The Great Bend Panther Student Section cheers on their team. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Panther Jacob Murray (#7) stretches out to get a First Down. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Panther Jacob Murray (#7) dashes for the end zone. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Dodge City Demon Kenedy Escobedo (#11) tries to catch Great Bend Panther Jacob Murray (#7) as he crosses into the end zone to score a touchdown. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Dodge City Demon Tylor Garcia (#22) makes a cut to find room to run. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Dodge City Demon Dawson Williams (#6) hands the ball off to Tylor Garcia (#22). The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Dodge City Demon Dawson Williams (#6) reaches for a high snap. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Dodge City Demon Carlos Fernandez (#17) kicks a Point After Touchdown as Ryan Armstrong (#25) holds and Great Bend Panther Max Jerke (#6) tries to get there in time to block. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Panther Jensen Randall (#10) blocks Dodge City Demon Cristobal Morales (#87) as Gage Fritz (#29) carries a returned kick. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Dodge City Demon Kenedy Escobedo (#11) tries to catch up with Great Bend Panther Brayden Smith (#9) as he streaks to the end zone. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Panther Carlos Franco (#38) kicks a Point After Touchdown as Koy Brack (#12) holds the ball. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Dodge City Demons Josue Farias (#49) and Carlos Garcia Rojas (#60) celebrate the scoring of a touchdown. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Panther Payton Mauler (#32) loses contact with Dodge City Demon Dawson Williams (#6) as he takes off on a 60 yard touchdown run. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Dodge City Demon Dawson Williams (#6) runs to the end zone. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Panther Jacob Murray (#7) punts the ball. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Dodge City Demon Tylor Garcia (#22) tries to escape a Great Bend Panther tackler. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Dodge City Demon Justin Schowengerdt (#57) blocks Great Bend Panther Braulio Vargas (#36). The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Dodge City Demon Tylor Garcia (#22) tries to cut past Great Bend Panther Max Jerke (#6). The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Dodge City Demon Dawson Williams (#6) runs past the tackle of Great Bend Panther Payton Mauler (#32) and past the Defender his teammate, Derick Blansett (#10), is blocking. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Panther Carlos Franco (#38) kicks off the ball to start the Second Half. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Panther Mason Yellowwolf (#27) tries to strip the ball from Dodge City Demon Dawson Williams (#6) as Braulio Vargas (#36) goes for a low tackle. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Dodge City Demon Tylor Garcia (#22) scrambles with the ball. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Panther Mason Yellowwolf (#27) pulls on the jersey of Dodge City Demon Dawson Williams (#6) in an attempt to stop his run. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Dodge City Demon Dawson Williams (#6) scores a touchdown as Great Bend Panther Bryce Lytle (#20) tries to hold him back. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Dodge City Demon Carlos Fernandez (#17) kicks off the ball after a touchdown. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Panther Cal Marshall (#11) carries the ball as Aaron Clark (#76) blocks Dodge City Demon Marcos Fisher (#54) The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Panther Jacob Murray (#7) carries the ball. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Panther Jacob Murray (#7) turns up the field. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Panther Bryce Lytle (#20) runs after catching a pass. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Panther Carlos Franco (#38) kicks a Point After Touchdown as Koy Brack (#12) holds. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Dodge City Demon Jorge Arzaga (#51) waits for the signal to hike the ball. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Dodge City Demon Tylor Garcia (#22) carries the ball. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Dodge City Demon Tylor Garcia (#22) carries the ball through the Panther defense as Great Bend Panther Mason Yellowwolf (#27) tries to tackle him. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Dodge City Demon Tylor Garcia (#22) runs past the tackle of Great Bend Panther Mason Yellowwolf (#27). The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Dodge City Demon Ryan Armstrong (#25) punts the ball. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Panther Jacob Murray (#7) makes it into the end zone to score a touchdown. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Panther Jacob Murray (#7) celebrates scoring a touchdown. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

A kickoff after a touchdown goes over the head of Dodge City Demon Tylor Garcia (#22). The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Dodge City Demon Dawson Williams (#6) runs past the tackle of Great Bend Panther Payton Mauler (#32). The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

The Great Bend Panther sideline holds up four fingers to signify the start of the Fourth Quarter. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Dodge City Demon Dawson Williams (#6) checks his armband for the play signaled in from the sideline. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Panther Bryce Lytle (#20) runs through tackle of Dodge City Demon Clay Carpenter (#19). The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Panther Jacob Murray (#7) dives for the goal line to score a touchdown. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

The Great Bend Panther sideline holds up their helmets during a kickoff. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Panther Jensen Randall (#10) applies pressure to Dodge City Demon Dawson Williams (#6) as he throws a pass. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Panther Dalton Miller (#16) tries to tackle Dodge City Demon Tylor Garcia (#22). The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Dodge City Demon Tylor Garcia (#22) lead blocks for Dodge City Demon Dawson Williams (#6). The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Dodge City Demon Dawson Williams (#6) runs for the sideline to stop the clock. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Panther Jacob Murray (#7) celebrates getting a first down to seal the victory. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Members of the Great Bend Panthers and Dodge City Demons shake hands following the game. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Members of the Great Bend Panthers go to thank the crowd for attending the game. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Dodge City Demons 34 to 27 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on September 23, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

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