Kinsley vs Otis-Bison Football 9-26-14

Week Four of High School Football saw a score occur that no one expected. Otis-Bison hosted their Homecomming Game by matching up with Central Prairie League rival the Kinsley Coyotes in an Eight Man Football game.

Over the years, Eight Man football has put up some large scores in part to having three fewer players on the field per side and twenty less yards. The amount of scoring led the Kansas High School Activities Association to start a 45 point Mercy Rule over 20 years ago. (Meaning if a team gets out to a lead of at least 45 points after playing one full half, the game would be over at that point.) In recent years, some teams have really opened up play with Spread style offenses and other more exotic ways of generating yards and points.

This was an old-fashioned Eight Man game with two running backs running all over the field. Otis-Bison’s Brad Lightfoot and Kinsley’s Tyler Espinosa literally lit up the score board. Lightfoot ended the night with 10 touchdowns and 415 all-purpose yards.

If one team scored, the other would respond. Otis-Bison was able to build a lead and hold on to it through out the game after the first quarter. Kinsley would punch back with a score, many times thanks to Espinosa’s ability to run and evade, and keep things close enough where the Mercy Rule would not come into play.

The final score, which set a new State record for combined scoring in an Eight Man game, was Otis-Bison 104 Kinsley 70. (Kinda beats the 3-0 game I went to last week.)

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

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The Otis-Bison Cougars march to the field prior to the Otis-Bison versus Kinsley High School 8-Man Football Game with Otis-Bison winning 104 to 70 which set a new state record for combined points in a game at Cougar Field at Otis-Bison High School in Otis, Kansas on September 26, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

A fan cheers as the Otis-Bison Cougars run to the field before the Otis-Bison versus Kinsley High School 8-Man Football Game with Otis-Bison winning 104 to 70 which set a new state record for combined points in a game at Cougar Field at Otis-Bison High School in Otis, Kansas on September 26, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

The Kinsley Coyotes kneel to pray before the Otis-Bison versus Kinsley High School 8-Man Football Game with Otis-Bison winning 104 to 70 which set a new state record for combined points in a game at Cougar Field at Otis-Bison High School in Otis, Kansas on September 26, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Otis-Bison Cougar Kade Hagans (#23) and the rest of his teammates line up for the National Anthem before the Otis-Bison versus Kinsley High School 8-Man Football Game with Otis-Bison winning 104 to 70 which set a new state record for combined points in a game at Cougar Field at Otis-Bison High School in Otis, Kansas on September 26, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

The Kinsley Coyotes Starters run out onto the field during the Otis-Bison versus Kinsley High School 8-Man Football Game with Otis-Bison winning 104 to 70 which set a new state record for combined points in a game at Cougar Field at Otis-Bison High School in Otis, Kansas on September 26, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Otis-Bison Cougar Brandon Keller (#2) runs out for player introductions during the Otis-Bison versus Kinsley High School 8-Man Football Game with Otis-Bison winning 104 to 70 which set a new state record for combined points in a game at Cougar Field at Otis-Bison High School in Otis, Kansas on September 26, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Otis-Bison Cougar Nick Higgason (#7) runs out for player introductions during the Otis-Bison versus Kinsley High School 8-Man Football Game with Otis-Bison winning 104 to 70 which set a new state record for combined points in a game at Cougar Field at Otis-Bison High School in Otis, Kansas on September 26, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Otis-Bison Cougar Kade Urban (#10) runs out for player introductions during the Otis-Bison versus Kinsley High School 8-Man Football Game with Otis-Bison winning 104 to 70 which set a new state record for combined points in a game at Cougar Field at Otis-Bison High School in Otis, Kansas on September 26, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Otis-Bison Cougar Trenton Welsh (#20) runs out for player introductions during the Otis-Bison versus Kinsley High School 8-Man Football Game with Otis-Bison winning 104 to 70 which set a new state record for combined points in a game at Cougar Field at Otis-Bison High School in Otis, Kansas on September 26, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Otis-Bison Cougar Brad Lightfoot (#21) runs out for player introductions during the Otis-Bison versus Kinsley High School 8-Man Football Game with Otis-Bison winning 104 to 70 which set a new state record for combined points in a game at Cougar Field at Otis-Bison High School in Otis, Kansas on September 26, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Otis-Bison Cougar Kade Hagans (#23) runs out for player introductions during the Otis-Bison versus Kinsley High School 8-Man Football Game with Otis-Bison winning 104 to 70 which set a new state record for combined points in a game at Cougar Field at Otis-Bison High School in Otis, Kansas on September 26, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Otis-Bison Cougar Bryce Maneth (#42) runs out for player introductions during the Otis-Bison versus Kinsley High School 8-Man Football Game with Otis-Bison winning 104 to 70 which set a new state record for combined points in a game at Cougar Field at Otis-Bison High School in Otis, Kansas on September 26, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Otis-Bison Cougar Hayden Maier (#44) runs out for player introductions during the Otis-Bison versus Kinsley High School 8-Man Football Game with Otis-Bison winning 104 to 70 which set a new state record for combined points in a game at Cougar Field at Otis-Bison High School in Otis, Kansas on September 26, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Kinsley Coyote Tyler Espinosa (#24) takes the opening kickoff during the Otis-Bison versus Kinsley High School 8-Man Football Game with Otis-Bison winning 104 to 70 which set a new state record for combined points in a game at Cougar Field at Otis-Bison High School in Otis, Kansas on September 26, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Otis-Bison Cougar Brad Lightfoot (#21) looks for an opening during the Otis-Bison versus Kinsley High School 8-Man Football Game with Otis-Bison winning 104 to 70 which set a new state record for combined points in a game at Cougar Field at Otis-Bison High School in Otis, Kansas on September 26, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Otis-Bison Cougar Brad Lightfoot (#21) rushes for one of his 10 touchdowns on the night during the Otis-Bison versus Kinsley High School 8-Man Football Game with Otis-Bison winning 104 to 70 which set a new state record for combined points in a game at Cougar Field at Otis-Bison High School in Otis, Kansas on September 26, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Otis-Bison Cougar Brad Lightfoot (#21) rushes for the goal line during the Otis-Bison versus Kinsley High School 8-Man Football Game with Otis-Bison winning 104 to 70 which set a new state record for combined points in a game at Cougar Field at Otis-Bison High School in Otis, Kansas on September 26, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Otis-Bison Cougar Nick Higgason (#7) watches Kinsley Coyote Ross Frame (#5) during the Otis-Bison versus Kinsley High School 8-Man Football Game with Otis-Bison winning 104 to 70 which set a new state record for combined points in a game at Cougar Field at Otis-Bison High School in Otis, Kansas on September 26, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Otis-Bison Cougar Assistant Coach Curtis Little gives the next play to Kade Urban (#10) during the Otis-Bison versus Kinsley High School 8-Man Football Game with Otis-Bison winning 104 to 70 which set a new state record for combined points in a game at Cougar Field at Otis-Bison High School in Otis, Kansas on September 26, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Kinsley Coyote Tyler Espinosa (#24) tries to tackle Otis-Bison Cougar Brad Lightfoot (#21) during the Otis-Bison versus Kinsley High School 8-Man Football Game with Otis-Bison winning 104 to 70 which set a new state record for combined points in a game at Cougar Field at Otis-Bison High School in Otis, Kansas on September 26, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Kinsley Coyote Ross Frame (#5) hands the ball off during the Otis-Bison versus Kinsley High School 8-Man Football Game with Otis-Bison winning 104 to 70 which set a new state record for combined points in a game at Cougar Field at Otis-Bison High School in Otis, Kansas on September 26, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Otis-Bison Cougar Bryce Maneth (#42) looks for a Kinsley Coyote to block during the Otis-Bison versus Kinsley High School 8-Man Football Game with Otis-Bison winning 104 to 70 which set a new state record for combined points in a game at Cougar Field at Otis-Bison High School in Otis, Kansas on September 26, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Otis-Bison Cougar Kade Urban (#10) carries the football during the Otis-Bison versus Kinsley High School 8-Man Football Game with Otis-Bison winning 104 to 70 which set a new state record for combined points in a game at Cougar Field at Otis-Bison High School in Otis, Kansas on September 26, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Otis-Bison Cougar Kade Urban (#10) takes a snap during the Otis-Bison versus Kinsley High School 8-Man Football Game with Otis-Bison winning 104 to 70 which set a new state record for combined points in a game at Cougar Field at Otis-Bison High School in Otis, Kansas on September 26, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Otis-Bison Cougar Kade Hagans (#23) tackles Kinsley Coyote Ross Frame (#5) during the Otis-Bison versus Kinsley High School 8-Man Football Game with Otis-Bison winning 104 to 70 which set a new state record for combined points in a game at Cougar Field at Otis-Bison High School in Otis, Kansas on September 26, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Otis-Bison Cougars Kyle Patrick (#35) and Hayden Maier (#44) celebrate after scoring a touchdown during the Otis-Bison versus Kinsley High School 8-Man Football Game with Otis-Bison winning 104 to 70 which set a new state record for combined points in a game at Cougar Field at Otis-Bison High School in Otis, Kansas on September 26, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Otis-Bison Cougar Bryce Maneth (#42) tackles Kinsley Coyote Tyler Espinosa (#24) during the Otis-Bison versus Kinsley High School 8-Man Football Game with Otis-Bison winning 104 to 70 which set a new state record for combined points in a game at Cougar Field at Otis-Bison High School in Otis, Kansas on September 26, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Kinsley Coyote Ross Frame (#5) dashes for the end zone during the Otis-Bison versus Kinsley High School 8-Man Football Game with Otis-Bison winning 104 to 70 which set a new state record for combined points in a game at Cougar Field at Otis-Bison High School in Otis, Kansas on September 26, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Kinsley Coyote Tyler Espinosa (#24) takes a kickoff during the Otis-Bison versus Kinsley High School 8-Man Football Game with Otis-Bison winning 104 to 70 which set a new state record for combined points in a game at Cougar Field at Otis-Bison High School in Otis, Kansas on September 26, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Otis-Bison Cougar Head Coach Travis Starr instructs his players during the Otis-Bison versus Kinsley High School 8-Man Football Game with Otis-Bison winning 104 to 70 which set a new state record for combined points in a game at Cougar Field at Otis-Bison High School in Otis, Kansas on September 26, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Kinsley Coyote Ross Frame (#5) takes a high snap during the Otis-Bison versus Kinsley High School 8-Man Football Game with Otis-Bison winning 104 to 70 which set a new state record for combined points in a game at Cougar Field at Otis-Bison High School in Otis, Kansas on September 26, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Otis-Bison Cougar Hayden Maier (#44) pressures Kinsley Coyote Ross Frame (#5) during the Otis-Bison versus Kinsley High School 8-Man Football Game with Otis-Bison winning 104 to 70 which set a new state record for combined points in a game at Cougar Field at Otis-Bison High School in Otis, Kansas on September 26, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

A pass slips through the hands of Kinsley Coyote Tyler Espinosa (#24) while Otis-Bison Cougar Brad Lightfoot (#21) defends during the Otis-Bison versus Kinsley High School 8-Man Football Game with Otis-Bison winning 104 to 70 which set a new state record for combined points in a game at Cougar Field at Otis-Bison High School in Otis, Kansas on September 26, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Otis-Bison Cougar Kyle Patrick (#35) catches a pass during the Otis-Bison versus Kinsley High School 8-Man Football Game with Otis-Bison winning 104 to 70 which set a new state record for combined points in a game at Cougar Field at Otis-Bison High School in Otis, Kansas on September 26, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Kinsley Coyote Ross Frame (#5) throws a pass during the Otis-Bison versus Kinsley High School 8-Man Football Game with Otis-Bison winning 104 to 70 which set a new state record for combined points in a game at Cougar Field at Otis-Bison High School in Otis, Kansas on September 26, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Kinsley Coyote Tyler Espinosa (#24) reaches out for a tossed ball during the Otis-Bison versus Kinsley High School 8-Man Football Game with Otis-Bison winning 104 to 70 which set a new state record for combined points in a game at Cougar Field at Otis-Bison High School in Otis, Kansas on September 26, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Teammates Dejay Vaughn (#6) and Kyle Patrick (#35) help Otis-Bison Cougar Trenton Welsh (#20) off the field after he was injured during the Otis-Bison versus Kinsley High School 8-Man Football Game with Otis-Bison winning 104 to 70 which set a new state record for combined points in a game at Cougar Field at Otis-Bison High School in Otis, Kansas on September 26, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

An athletic trainer looks at Otis-Bison Cougar Trenton Welsh’s (#20) knee during the Otis-Bison versus Kinsley High School 8-Man Football Game with Otis-Bison winning 104 to 70 which set a new state record for combined points in a game at Cougar Field at Otis-Bison High School in Otis, Kansas on September 26, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Otis-Bison Cougars Brandon Keller (#2) and Kyle Patrick (#35) start to run a route during the Otis-Bison versus Kinsley High School 8-Man Football Game with Otis-Bison winning 104 to 70 which set a new state record for combined points in a game at Cougar Field at Otis-Bison High School in Otis, Kansas on September 26, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Kinsley Coyote Ross Frame (#5) rushes with the ball during the Otis-Bison versus Kinsley High School 8-Man Football Game with Otis-Bison winning 104 to 70 which set a new state record for combined points in a game at Cougar Field at Otis-Bison High School in Otis, Kansas on September 26, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Kinsley Coyote Ross Frame (#5) streaks to the end zone during the Otis-Bison versus Kinsley High School 8-Man Football Game with Otis-Bison winning 104 to 70 which set a new state record for combined points in a game at Cougar Field at Otis-Bison High School in Otis, Kansas on September 26, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Otis-Bison Cougar Kade Urban (#10) runs for a touchdown during the Otis-Bison versus Kinsley High School 8-Man Football Game with Otis-Bison winning 104 to 70 which set a new state record for combined points in a game at Cougar Field at Otis-Bison High School in Otis, Kansas on September 26, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Otis-Bison Cougar Kade Urban (#10) extends out the ball to score a touchdown during the Otis-Bison versus Kinsley High School 8-Man Football Game with Otis-Bison winning 104 to 70 which set a new state record for combined points in a game at Cougar Field at Otis-Bison High School in Otis, Kansas on September 26, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

The Kinsley Coyote offensive line prepares to come out of their stances during the Otis-Bison versus Kinsley High School 8-Man Football Game with Otis-Bison winning 104 to 70 which set a new state record for combined points in a game at Cougar Field at Otis-Bison High School in Otis, Kansas on September 26, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Kinsley Coyote Tyler Espinosa (#24) carries the ball during the Otis-Bison versus Kinsley High School 8-Man Football Game with Otis-Bison winning 104 to 70 which set a new state record for combined points in a game at Cougar Field at Otis-Bison High School in Otis, Kansas on September 26, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Otis-Bison Cougar Nick Higgason (#7) prepares to kick the ball off during the Otis-Bison versus Kinsley High School 8-Man Football Game with Otis-Bison winning 104 to 70 which set a new state record for combined points in a game at Cougar Field at Otis-Bison High School in Otis, Kansas on September 26, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Members of the Otis-Bison Cougars and Kinsley Coyotes shake hands following the Otis-Bison versus Kinsley High School 8-Man Football Game with Otis-Bison winning 104 to 70 which set a new state record for combined points in a game at Cougar Field at Otis-Bison High School in Otis, Kansas on September 26, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

The Otis-Bison Cougars huddle up to pray after the Otis-Bison versus Kinsley High School 8-Man Football Game with Otis-Bison winning 104 to 70 which set a new state record for combined points in a game at Cougar Field at Otis-Bison High School in Otis, Kansas on September 26, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Kinsley Coyote Head Coach Jeff Chambers addresses his players follwoing the Otis-Bison versus Kinsley High School 8-Man Football Game with Otis-Bison winning 104 to 70 which set a new state record for combined points in a game at Cougar Field at Otis-Bison High School in Otis, Kansas on September 26, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

The score board shows the final score, minus the 1 for 104, after the Otis-Bison versus Kinsley High School 8-Man Football Game with Otis-Bison winning 104 to 70 which set a new state record for combined points in a game at Cougar Field at Otis-Bison High School in Otis, Kansas on September 26, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

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