Pratt Football vs Larned 9-2-16

Week One of a new Football season means new players, new traditions, and new hopes for a young season.

The Pratt Greenbacks traveled to Larned to face the Indians. Larned celebrated a new addition of an Indian statue at the field with starting a new tradition of touching it before the game. They also welcomed some new players to the team especially a tough running new running back.

Pratt brought their running game of multiple backs and took over the game in the second quarter. After Halftime, the Greenbacks traded a touchdown with Larned, but won the game 31 to 16 in the end.

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

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Larned Indian Dylan Koett (#24) practices a punt before the game. The Pratt Greenbacks win 31 to 16 over the Larned Indians at Earl Roberts Field in Larned, Kansas on September 2, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

The Pratt Greenbacks and Larned Indians warm up prior to the game. The Pratt Greenbacks win 31 to 16 over the Larned Indians at Earl Roberts Field in Larned, Kansas on September 2, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

The new Indian statue looks towards the field. The Pratt Greenbacks win 31 to 16 over the Larned Indians at Earl Roberts Field in Larned, Kansas on September 2, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

A close up view of the new Indian statue at the Larned Football field. The Pratt Greenbacks win 31 to 16 over the Larned Indians at Earl Roberts Field in Larned, Kansas on September 2, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

The Larned Indians run to their Head Coach AB Stokes before the game. The Pratt Greenbacks win 31 to 16 over the Larned Indians at Earl Roberts Field in Larned, Kansas on September 2, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

The Larned Indians walk by and touch the base of the new new Indian statue before the start of the game. The Pratt Greenbacks win 31 to 16 over the Larned Indians at Earl Roberts Field in Larned, Kansas on September 2, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

The Larned Indians run on to the field. The Pratt Greenbacks win 31 to 16 over the Larned Indians at Earl Roberts Field in Larned, Kansas on September 2, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

The Pratt Greenbacks kneel in the end zone and pray prior to the game. The Pratt Greenbacks win 31 to 16 over the Larned Indians at Earl Roberts Field in Larned, Kansas on September 2, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Pratt Greenback Hunter Kaufman (#1) leads his team on to the field. The Pratt Greenbacks win 31 to 16 over the Larned Indians at Earl Roberts Field in Larned, Kansas on September 2, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

The Head Referee tosses the coin prior to the start of the game. The Pratt Greenbacks win 31 to 16 over the Larned Indians at Earl Roberts Field in Larned, Kansas on September 2, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

The Larned Pep Section cheers on as they dress up as Fraternity/Sorority members. The Pratt Greenbacks win 31 to 16 over the Larned Indians at Earl Roberts Field in Larned, Kansas on September 2, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

The Pratt Greenbacks kick off the ball to start the game. The Pratt Greenbacks win 31 to 16 over the Larned Indians at Earl Roberts Field in Larned, Kansas on September 2, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Larned Indian Carson Smith (#5) looks over the defense. The Pratt Greenbacks win 31 to 16 over the Larned Indians at Earl Roberts Field in Larned, Kansas on September 2, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Pratt Greenback Travis Theis (#5) tackles Larned Indian Anthony McConnell (#1). The Pratt Greenbacks win 31 to 16 over the Larned Indians at Earl Roberts Field in Larned, Kansas on September 2, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Pratt Greenback Logan Baird (#34) ends Larned Indian Anthony McConnell’s (#1) rush. The Pratt Greenbacks win 31 to 16 over the Larned Indians at Earl Roberts Field in Larned, Kansas on September 2, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Larned Indian Carson Smith (#5) looks for an open receiver. The Pratt Greenbacks win 31 to 16 over the Larned Indians at Earl Roberts Field in Larned, Kansas on September 2, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Pratt Greenback Noah Myers (#10) sets up in coverage in front of Larned Indian Damontay Phillips (#3). The Pratt Greenbacks win 31 to 16 over the Larned Indians at Earl Roberts Field in Larned, Kansas on September 2, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Pratt Greenback Landen Studer (#6) hands the ball off to Travis Theis (#5). The Pratt Greenbacks win 31 to 16 over the Larned Indians at Earl Roberts Field in Larned, Kansas on September 2, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Pratt Greenback Justin Lamatsch (#73) hikes the ball to Landen Studer (#6). The Pratt Greenbacks win 31 to 16 over the Larned Indians at Earl Roberts Field in Larned, Kansas on September 2, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Pratt Greenback Noah Myers (#10) punts the ball in the First Quarter. The Pratt Greenbacks win 31 to 16 over the Larned Indians at Earl Roberts Field in Larned, Kansas on September 2, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Larned Indian Shevin Martin (#7) receives a punt. The Pratt Greenbacks win 31 to 16 over the Larned Indians at Earl Roberts Field in Larned, Kansas on September 2, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Larned Indian Shevin Martin (#7) looks for an open hole after catching a punt. The Pratt Greenbacks win 31 to 16 over the Larned Indians at Earl Roberts Field in Larned, Kansas on September 2, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Larned Indian Head Coach AB Stokes calls in the next play. The Pratt Greenbacks win 31 to 16 over the Larned Indians at Earl Roberts Field in Larned, Kansas on September 2, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Larned Indian David Valadez (#11) punts the ball. The Pratt Greenbacks win 31 to 16 over the Larned Indians at Earl Roberts Field in Larned, Kansas on September 2, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Pratt Greenback Landen Studer (#6) rushes with the ball. The Pratt Greenbacks win 31 to 16 over the Larned Indians at Earl Roberts Field in Larned, Kansas on September 2, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Larned Indian Shevin Martin (#7) lines up to catch a punt. The Pratt Greenbacks win 31 to 16 over the Larned Indians at Earl Roberts Field in Larned, Kansas on September 2, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Pratt Greenback Travis Theis (#5) tackles Larned Indian Kolby Keith (#4). The Pratt Greenbacks win 31 to 16 over the Larned Indians at Earl Roberts Field in Larned, Kansas on September 2, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Pratt Greenback Travis Theis (#5) hands the ball off to Anthony McConnell (#1). The Pratt Greenbacks win 31 to 16 over the Larned Indians at Earl Roberts Field in Larned, Kansas on September 2, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Pratt Greenbacks Cooper Doyle (#67), Logan Baird (#34), Jackson Bailey (#54), and Travis Theis (#5) all tackle Larned Indian Anthony McConnell (#1). The Pratt Greenbacks win 31 to 16 over the Larned Indians at Earl Roberts Field in Larned, Kansas on September 2, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Larned Indian Head Coach AB Stokes calls in a play. The Pratt Greenbacks win 31 to 16 over the Larned Indians at Earl Roberts Field in Larned, Kansas on September 2, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Pratt Greenback Logan Baird (#34) closes in on Larned Indian Kolby Keith (#4). The Pratt Greenbacks win 31 to 16 over the Larned Indians at Earl Roberts Field in Larned, Kansas on September 2, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Larned Indian Carson Smith (#5) calls for the ball to be hiked. The Pratt Greenbacks win 31 to 16 over the Larned Indians at Earl Roberts Field in Larned, Kansas on September 2, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Larned Indian Anthony McConnell (#1) hands the ball to a ref after scoring a touchdown. The Pratt Greenbacks win 31 to 16 over the Larned Indians at Earl Roberts Field in Larned, Kansas on September 2, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

The Larned Indians swarm around Nate Williams (#34) as he converts a two point play. The Pratt Greenbacks win 31 to 16 over the Larned Indians at Earl Roberts Field in Larned, Kansas on September 2, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Larned Indian Nate Williams (#34) celebrates scoring a two point conversion. The Pratt Greenbacks win 31 to 16 over the Larned Indians at Earl Roberts Field in Larned, Kansas on September 2, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Larned Indian David Valadez (#11) kicks off the ball. The Pratt Greenbacks win 31 to 16 over the Larned Indians at Earl Roberts Field in Larned, Kansas on September 2, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Pratt Greenback Landen Studer (#6) hands the ball off to Travis Theis (#5). The Pratt Greenbacks win 31 to 16 over the Larned Indians at Earl Roberts Field in Larned, Kansas on September 2, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Pratt Greenback Travis Theis (#5) grimaces as he is tackled. The Pratt Greenbacks win 31 to 16 over the Larned Indians at Earl Roberts Field in Larned, Kansas on September 2, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Pratt Greenback Noah Myers (#10) celebrates scoring Pratt’s first touchdown. The Pratt Greenbacks win 31 to 16 over the Larned Indians at Earl Roberts Field in Larned, Kansas on September 2, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

The Pratt Greenbacks celebrate scoring a touchdown. The Pratt Greenbacks win 31 to 16 over the Larned Indians at Earl Roberts Field in Larned, Kansas on September 2, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Larned Indian Kolby Keith (#4) dashes towards the end zone as Pratt Greenback Hunter Kaufman (#1) pursues. The Pratt Greenbacks win 31 to 16 over the Larned Indians at Earl Roberts Field in Larned, Kansas on September 2, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Pratt Greenback Noah Myers (#10) breaks up a pass to Larned Indian Damontay Phillips (#3). The Pratt Greenbacks win 31 to 16 over the Larned Indians at Earl Roberts Field in Larned, Kansas on September 2, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Larned Indian Johnathan Herter (#44) misses a pass as Pratt Greenback Noah Myers (#10) covers. The Pratt Greenbacks win 31 to 16 over the Larned Indians at Earl Roberts Field in Larned, Kansas on September 2, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Larned Indian Carson Smith (#5) tries to tackle Pratt Greenback Hunter Huber (#40). The Pratt Greenbacks win 31 to 16 over the Larned Indians at Earl Roberts Field in Larned, Kansas on September 2, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Pratt Greenback Travis Theis (#5) runs for the end zone for a touchdown. The Pratt Greenbacks win 31 to 16 over the Larned Indians at Earl Roberts Field in Larned, Kansas on September 2, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Pratt Greenback Noah Myers (#10) kicks a Point After Touchdown as Landen Studer (#6) holds. The Pratt Greenbacks win 31 to 16 over the Larned Indians at Earl Roberts Field in Larned, Kansas on September 2, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Larned Indian Damontay Phillips (#3) checks with the referee to see if he is on the line or not. The Pratt Greenbacks win 31 to 16 over the Larned Indians at Earl Roberts Field in Larned, Kansas on September 2, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

A large group of Pratt Greenbacks swallow up the run of Larned Indian Anthony McConnell (#1). The Pratt Greenbacks win 31 to 16 over the Larned Indians at Earl Roberts Field in Larned, Kansas on September 2, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Pratt Greenback Head Coach Jamie Cruce calls in a play from the sideline. The Pratt Greenbacks win 31 to 16 over the Larned Indians at Earl Roberts Field in Larned, Kansas on September 2, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Pratt Greenback Nick Lucas (#3) runs around the tackle of Larned Indian Kolby Keith (#4). The Pratt Greenbacks win 31 to 16 over the Larned Indians at Earl Roberts Field in Larned, Kansas on September 2, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Pratt Greenback Noah Myers (#10) punts the ball away. The Pratt Greenbacks win 31 to 16 over the Larned Indians at Earl Roberts Field in Larned, Kansas on September 2, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Pratt Greenback Hunter Kaufman (#1) carries the ball. The Pratt Greenbacks win 31 to 16 over the Larned Indians at Earl Roberts Field in Larned, Kansas on September 2, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Pratt Greenback Travis Theis (#5) stretches the football for extra yardage. The Pratt Greenbacks win 31 to 16 over the Larned Indians at Earl Roberts Field in Larned, Kansas on September 2, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Larned Indian Wes Davis (#23) carries the ball. The Pratt Greenbacks win 31 to 16 over the Larned Indians at Earl Roberts Field in Larned, Kansas on September 2, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Pratt Greenback Landen Studer (#6) and the rest of the offense looks for a corrected play from the coaches. The Pratt Greenbacks win 31 to 16 over the Larned Indians at Earl Roberts Field in Larned, Kansas on September 2, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Pratt Greenback Travis Theis (#5) cuts away from the tackle of Larned Indian Dalton Bright (#15) The Pratt Greenbacks win 31 to 16 over the Larned Indians at Earl Roberts Field in Larned, Kansas on September 2, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Larned Indian Josh East (#6) misses catching a punt. The Pratt Greenbacks win 31 to 16 over the Larned Indians at Earl Roberts Field in Larned, Kansas on September 2, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Larned Indian Carson Smith (#5) hands the ball off to Kolby Keith (#4). The Pratt Greenbacks win 31 to 16 over the Larned Indians at Earl Roberts Field in Larned, Kansas on September 2, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Larned Indian Kolby Keith (#4) stops to throw a deep pass. The Pratt Greenbacks win 31 to 16 over the Larned Indians at Earl Roberts Field in Larned, Kansas on September 2, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Pratt Greenback Drew Roadhouse (#8) catches a pass meant for Larned Indian Dalton Bright (#15). The Pratt Greenbacks win 31 to 16 over the Larned Indians at Earl Roberts Field in Larned, Kansas on September 2, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Pratt Greenback Landen Studer (#6) hands the ball off to Travis Theis (#5) in the backfield. The Pratt Greenbacks win 31 to 16 over the Larned Indians at Earl Roberts Field in Larned, Kansas on September 2, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Larned Indian Hunter Barker (#28) stands up Pratt Greenback Travis Theis (#5). The Pratt Greenbacks win 31 to 16 over the Larned Indians at Earl Roberts Field in Larned, Kansas on September 2, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Pratt Greenback Jackson Bailey (#54) celebrates with his teammates after the end of the game. The Pratt Greenbacks win 31 to 16 over the Larned Indians at Earl Roberts Field in Larned, Kansas on September 2, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Members of the Pratt Greenbacks and Larned Indians shake hands following the game. The Pratt Greenbacks win 31 to 16 over the Larned Indians at Earl Roberts Field in Larned, Kansas on September 2, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Pratt Greenback Head Coach Jamie Cruce breaks down his team after the game. The Pratt Greenbacks win 31 to 16 over the Larned Indians at Earl Roberts Field in Larned, Kansas on September 2, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

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