KSHSAA Class 2-1A Playoffs – Ell-Saline at LaCrosse 11-2-12

The LaCrosse Leopards kicked off their 2012 Playoffs by hosting the Ell-Saline Cardinals.

The Leopards scored early and went up three scores before the Cardinals added some points to the board. LaCrosse then took over the game and held back the passing game and attempts from Ell-Saline.

LaCrosse won the game 35 to 6.

Ell-Saline finishes the year 7-3.

The LaCrosse Leopards will face Oakley next Friday evening at home.

LaCrosse Leopard Jack Garcia (#5) takes a snap during the Ell-Saline at LaCrosse KSHSAA Class 2-1A Football Playoff game with LaCrosse Winning 35-6 at LaCrosse High School in LaCrosse, Kansas on November 2, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

LaCrosse Leopard Taylor Yohe (#9) carries the ball past the tackle of Ell-Saline Cardinal Garrett Walker (#11) during the Ell-Saline at LaCrosse KSHSAA Class 2-1A Football Playoff game with LaCrosse Winning 35-6 at LaCrosse High School in LaCrosse, Kansas on November 2, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Ell-Saline Cardinal Keegan Hays (#2) tracks the ball as it comes close to his hands while LaCrosse Leopard Jack Garcia (#5) defends during the Ell-Saline at LaCrosse KSHSAA Class 2-1A Football Playoff game with LaCrosse Winning 35-6 at LaCrosse High School in LaCrosse, Kansas on November 2, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Ell-Saline Cardinal Keegan Hays (#2) reacts missing the catch as LaCrosse Leopard Jack Garcia (#5) closes in during the Ell-Saline at LaCrosse KSHSAA Class 2-1A Football Playoff game with LaCrosse Winning 35-6 at LaCrosse High School in LaCrosse, Kansas on November 2, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Ell-Saline Cardinal Toby Omli (#21) carries the ball during the Ell-Saline at LaCrosse KSHSAA Class 2-1A Football Playoff game with LaCrosse Winning 35-6 at LaCrosse High School in LaCrosse, Kansas on November 2, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

LaCrosse Leopard William Storie (#31) covers Ell-Saline Cardinal Kaleb Whitehair (#15) on a pass play near the end zone during the Ell-Saline at LaCrosse KSHSAA Class 2-1A Football Playoff game with LaCrosse Winning 35-6 at LaCrosse High School in LaCrosse, Kansas on November 2, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

LaCrosse Leopard Levi Morss (#22) runs through a hole in the Ell-Saline Cardinal Defense during the Ell-Saline at LaCrosse KSHSAA Class 2-1A Football Playoff game with LaCrosse Winning 35-6 at LaCrosse High School in LaCrosse, Kansas on November 2, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

LaCrosse Leopard Levi Morss (#22) hurdles over Ell-Saline Cardinal Garrett Walker (#11) during the Ell-Saline at LaCrosse KSHSAA Class 2-1A Football Playoff game with LaCrosse Winning 35-6 at LaCrosse High School in LaCrosse, Kansas on November 2, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

LaCrosse Leopard Levi Morss (#22) lands after hurdling Ell-Saline Cardinal Garrett Walker (#11) during the Ell-Saline at LaCrosse KSHSAA Class 2-1A Football Playoff game with LaCrosse Winning 35-6 at LaCrosse High School in LaCrosse, Kansas on November 2, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

LaCrosse Leopard Jack Garcia (#5) throws a pass during the Ell-Saline at LaCrosse KSHSAA Class 2-1A Football Playoff game with LaCrosse Winning 35-6 at LaCrosse High School in LaCrosse, Kansas on November 2, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

LaCrosse Leopard Kip Keeley (#2) changes directions to avoid the tackle of Ell-Saline Cardinal LuizAntonio Arceo (#16) during the Ell-Saline at LaCrosse KSHSAA Class 2-1A Football Playoff game with LaCrosse Winning 35-6 at LaCrosse High School in LaCrosse, Kansas on November 2, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

LaCrosse Leopard Kip Keeley (#2) runs towards a hole during the Ell-Saline at LaCrosse KSHSAA Class 2-1A Football Playoff game with LaCrosse Winning 35-6 at LaCrosse High School in LaCrosse, Kansas on November 2, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

LaCrosse Leopard Cody Lee (#54) kicks a Point After Touchdown that was held by Jack Garcia (#5) during the Ell-Saline at LaCrosse KSHSAA Class 2-1A Football Playoff game with LaCrosse Winning 35-6 at LaCrosse High School in LaCrosse, Kansas on November 2, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Ell-Saline Cardinal LuizAntonio Arceo (#16) returns a kick-off during the Ell-Saline at LaCrosse KSHSAA Class 2-1A Football Playoff game with LaCrosse Winning 35-6 at LaCrosse High School in LaCrosse, Kansas on November 2, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

LaCrosse Leopard Kip Keeley (#2) takes off on a blitz during the Ell-Saline at LaCrosse KSHSAA Class 2-1A Football Playoff game with LaCrosse Winning 35-6 at LaCrosse High School in LaCrosse, Kansas on November 2, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

LaCrosse Leopard Kip Keeley (#2) runs past a blocker towards the Ell-Saline Cardinal Quaterback Garrett Walker (#11) during the Ell-Saline at LaCrosse KSHSAA Class 2-1A Football Playoff game with LaCrosse Winning 35-6 at LaCrosse High School in LaCrosse, Kansas on November 2, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

LaCrosse Leopard Levi Morss (#22) carries the ball during the Ell-Saline at LaCrosse KSHSAA Class 2-1A Football Playoff game with LaCrosse Winning 35-6 at LaCrosse High School in LaCrosse, Kansas on November 2, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Ell-Saline Cardinal Keegan Hays (#2) tries to tackle LaCrosse Leopard Levi Morss (#22) during the Ell-Saline at LaCrosse KSHSAA Class 2-1A Football Playoff game with LaCrosse Winning 35-6 at LaCrosse High School in LaCrosse, Kansas on November 2, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

LaCrosse Leopard Levi Morss (#22) catches the ball while Ell-Saline Cardinal Keegan Hays (#2) defends during the Ell-Saline at LaCrosse KSHSAA Class 2-1A Football Playoff game with LaCrosse Winning 35-6 at LaCrosse High School in LaCrosse, Kansas on November 2, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

LaCrosse Leopard Levi Morss (#22) reaches for the pylon to score a touchdown over the tackle of Ell-Saline Cardinal Keegan Hays (#2) during the Ell-Saline at LaCrosse KSHSAA Class 2-1A Football Playoff game with LaCrosse Winning 35-6 at LaCrosse High School in LaCrosse, Kansas on November 2, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

LaCrosse Leopard Kip Keeley (#2) carries the ball down the field while Ell-Saline Cardinal Keegan Hays (#2) prepares to tackle him during the Ell-Saline at LaCrosse KSHSAA Class 2-1A Football Playoff game with LaCrosse Winning 35-6 at LaCrosse High School in LaCrosse, Kansas on November 2, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Ell-Saline Cardinal Luke Base (#4) tries to hold on to LaCrosse Leopard Kip Keeley (#2) during the Ell-Saline at LaCrosse KSHSAA Class 2-1A Football Playoff game with LaCrosse Winning 35-6 at LaCrosse High School in LaCrosse, Kansas on November 2, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

LaCrosse Leopard Kip Keeley (#2) tries to push Ell-Saline Cardinal Keegan Hays (#2) out of his way during the Ell-Saline at LaCrosse KSHSAA Class 2-1A Football Playoff game with LaCrosse Winning 35-6 at LaCrosse High School in LaCrosse, Kansas on November 2, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Ell-Saline Cardinal Luke Base (#4) tries to tackle a jumping LaCrosse Leopard Levi Morss (#22) during the Ell-Saline at LaCrosse KSHSAA Class 2-1A Football Playoff game with LaCrosse Winning 35-6 at LaCrosse High School in LaCrosse, Kansas on November 2, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Ell-Saline Cardinal Quarterback Garrett Walker (#11) confirms the play called in during the Ell-Saline at LaCrosse KSHSAA Class 2-1A Football Playoff game with LaCrosse Winning 35-6 at LaCrosse High School in LaCrosse, Kansas on November 2, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

LaCrosse Leopard Lucas Moeder (#21) intercepts a pass meant for Ell-Saline Cardinal Kaleb Whitehair (#15) during the Ell-Saline at LaCrosse KSHSAA Class 2-1A Football Playoff game with LaCrosse Winning 35-6 at LaCrosse High School in LaCrosse, Kansas on November 2, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

LaCrosse Leopard Marshall Jay (#43) catches a pass during the Ell-Saline at LaCrosse KSHSAA Class 2-1A Football Playoff game with LaCrosse Winning 35-6 at LaCrosse High School in LaCrosse, Kansas on November 2, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

LaCrosse Leopard Marshall Jay (#43) tucks the ball and runs up the field during the Ell-Saline at LaCrosse KSHSAA Class 2-1A Football Playoff game with LaCrosse Winning 35-6 at LaCrosse High School in LaCrosse, Kansas on November 2, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Ell-Saline Cardinal Garrett Walker (#11) turns to hand the ball off during the Ell-Saline at LaCrosse KSHSAA Class 2-1A Football Playoff game with LaCrosse Winning 35-6 at LaCrosse High School in LaCrosse, Kansas on November 2, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Ell-Saline Cardinal Toby Omli (#21) catches a pass during the Ell-Saline at LaCrosse KSHSAA Class 2-1A Football Playoff game with LaCrosse Winning 35-6 at LaCrosse High School in LaCrosse, Kansas on November 2, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

LaCrosse Leopard Taylor Yohe (#9) takes off on a pass route during the Ell-Saline at LaCrosse KSHSAA Class 2-1A Football Playoff game with LaCrosse Winning 35-6 at LaCrosse High School in LaCrosse, Kansas on November 2, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

LaCrosse Leopard Levi Morss (#22) runs through a hole during the Ell-Saline at LaCrosse KSHSAA Class 2-1A Football Playoff game with LaCrosse Winning 35-6 at LaCrosse High School in LaCrosse, Kansas on November 2, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Members of the Otis-Bison High School Football Team cheer during the Ell-Saline at LaCrosse KSHSAA Class 2-1A Football Playoff game with LaCrosse Winning 35-6 at LaCrosse High School in LaCrosse, Kansas on November 2, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Ell-Saline Cardinal Keegan Hays (#2) forces LaCrosse Leopard Levi Morss (#22) out of bounds during the Ell-Saline at LaCrosse KSHSAA Class 2-1A Football Playoff game with LaCrosse Winning 35-6 at LaCrosse High School in LaCrosse, Kansas on November 2, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

LaCrosse Leopard Jack Garcia (#5) runs towards the outside as Ell-Saline Cardinal Keegan Hays (#2) looks to tackle him during the Ell-Saline at LaCrosse KSHSAA Class 2-1A Football Playoff game with LaCrosse Winning 35-6 at LaCrosse High School in LaCrosse, Kansas on November 2, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Ell-Saline Cardinal Garrett Walker (#11) throws a pass during the Ell-Saline at LaCrosse KSHSAA Class 2-1A Football Playoff game with LaCrosse Winning 35-6 at LaCrosse High School in LaCrosse, Kansas on November 2, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Ell-Saline Cardinal Justin Schmutz (#35) reaches up for a pass during the Ell-Saline at LaCrosse KSHSAA Class 2-1A Football Playoff game with LaCrosse Winning 35-6 at LaCrosse High School in LaCrosse, Kansas on November 2, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Ell-Saline Cardinal Justin Schmutz (#35) pulls the football towards his body and turns to run during the Ell-Saline at LaCrosse KSHSAA Class 2-1A Football Playoff game with LaCrosse Winning 35-6 at LaCrosse High School in LaCrosse, Kansas on November 2, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

LaCrosse Leopard William Storie (#31) tackles Ell-Saline Cardinal Justin Schmutz (#35) during the Ell-Saline at LaCrosse KSHSAA Class 2-1A Football Playoff game with LaCrosse Winning 35-6 at LaCrosse High School in LaCrosse, Kansas on November 2, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Ell-Saline Cardinal Garrett Walker (#11) looks for a hole to run through during the Ell-Saline at LaCrosse KSHSAA Class 2-1A Football Playoff game with LaCrosse Winning 35-6 at LaCrosse High School in LaCrosse, Kansas on November 2, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Ell-Saline Cardinal Garrett Walker (#11) runs towards the sideline during the Ell-Saline at LaCrosse KSHSAA Class 2-1A Football Playoff game with LaCrosse Winning 35-6 at LaCrosse High School in LaCrosse, Kansas on November 2, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

A pass goes through the hands of Ell-Saline Cardinal Toby Omli (#21) while LaCrosse Leopard Taylor Yohe (#9) defends during the Ell-Saline at LaCrosse KSHSAA Class 2-1A Football Playoff game with LaCrosse Winning 35-6 at LaCrosse High School in LaCrosse, Kansas on November 2, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Ell-Saline Cardinal Garrett Walker (#11) winds up to pass the ball during the Ell-Saline at LaCrosse KSHSAA Class 2-1A Football Playoff game with LaCrosse Winning 35-6 at LaCrosse High School in LaCrosse, Kansas on November 2, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

LaCrosse Leopard William Storie (#31) carries the ball past Ell-Saline Cardinal Toby Omli (#21) during the Ell-Saline at LaCrosse KSHSAA Class 2-1A Football Playoff game with LaCrosse Winning 35-6 at LaCrosse High School in LaCrosse, Kansas on November 2, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Ell-Saline Cardinal Luke Base (#4) hits LaCrosse Leopard William Storie (#31) hard during the Ell-Saline at LaCrosse KSHSAA Class 2-1A Football Playoff game with LaCrosse Winning 35-6 at LaCrosse High School in LaCrosse, Kansas on November 2, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Ell-Saline Cardinal Luke Base (#4) tackles LaCrosse Leopard William Storie (#31) during the Ell-Saline at LaCrosse KSHSAA Class 2-1A Football Playoff game with LaCrosse Winning 35-6 at LaCrosse High School in LaCrosse, Kansas on November 2, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Ell-Saline Cardinal Garrett Walker (#11) looks for an ope receiver during the Ell-Saline at LaCrosse KSHSAA Class 2-1A Football Playoff game with LaCrosse Winning 35-6 at LaCrosse High School in LaCrosse, Kansas on November 2, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Ell-Saline Cardinal Justin Schmutz (#35) pushes LaCrosse Leopard Levi Morss (#22) out of bounds during the Ell-Saline at LaCrosse KSHSAA Class 2-1A Football Playoff game with LaCrosse Winning 35-6 at LaCrosse High School in LaCrosse, Kansas on November 2, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

LaCrosse Leopard Marshall Jay (#43) catches a pass over Ell-Saline Cardinal Garrett Walker (#11) during the Ell-Saline at LaCrosse KSHSAA Class 2-1A Football Playoff game with LaCrosse Winning 35-6 at LaCrosse High School in LaCrosse, Kansas on November 2, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Members of the LaCrosse Leopards and Ell-Saline Cardinals shake hands after the Ell-Saline at LaCrosse KSHSAA Class 2-1A Football Playoff game with LaCrosse Winning 35-6 at LaCrosse High School in LaCrosse, Kansas on November 2, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

The LaCrosse Leopard Cheerleaders hold up a sign after the Ell-Saline at LaCrosse KSHSAA Class 2-1A Football Playoff game with LaCrosse Winning 35-6 at LaCrosse High School in LaCrosse, Kansas on November 2, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

The LaCrosse Leopards pray after the Ell-Saline at LaCrosse KSHSAA Class 2-1A Football Playoff game with LaCrosse Winning 35-6 at LaCrosse High School in LaCrosse, Kansas on November 2, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

The LaCrosse Leopard mascot poses after the Ell-Saline at LaCrosse KSHSAA Class 2-1A Football Playoff game with LaCrosse Winning 35-6 at LaCrosse High School in LaCrosse, Kansas on November 2, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

The LaCrosse Leopard Seniors hold up Regional Champion plaque after the Ell-Saline at LaCrosse KSHSAA Class 2-1A Football Playoff game with LaCrosse Winning 35-6 at LaCrosse High School in LaCrosse, Kansas on November 2, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

The LaCrosse Leopards line up for a team picture after the Ell-Saline at LaCrosse KSHSAA Class 2-1A Football Playoff game with LaCrosse Winning 35-6 at LaCrosse High School in LaCrosse, Kansas on November 2, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

LaCrosse Leopard Head Coach Jon Webster addresses his players after the Ell-Saline at LaCrosse KSHSAA Class 2-1A Football Playoff game with LaCrosse Winning 35-6 at LaCrosse High School in LaCrosse, Kansas on November 2, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

LaCrosse Leopard Head Coach Jon Webster addresses his players after the Ell-Saline at LaCrosse KSHSAA Class 2-1A Football Playoff game with LaCrosse Winning 35-6 at LaCrosse High School in LaCrosse, Kansas on November 2, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

The LaCrosse Leopards huddle up following the Ell-Saline at LaCrosse KSHSAA Class 2-1A Football Playoff game with LaCrosse Winning 35-6 at LaCrosse High School in LaCrosse, Kansas on November 2, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

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