Spearville Football vs Ness City 10-3-14

Week Five of the football season saw the first District matchup for most teams. I went to the Eight Man Division I District 7 game featuring the Spearville Lancers versus the Ness City Eagles.

Spearville came in undefeated and Ness City had just recorded their first loss of the year the previous week. The Lancers jumped out to a quick two score lead and end the end, that advantage was the difference on the night. Ness City would respond with touchdowns of their own, but could not overcome the early lead they had spotted, falling 50 to 38.

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

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Ness City Eagle Pedro Flores (#3) crowns the Homecoming Queen before the Spearville versus Ness City High School 8-Man Football Game with Spearville winning 50 to 38 at Ness City High School in Ness City, Kansas on October 3, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

The Ness City Eagles prepare to take the field prior to the Spearville versus Ness City High School 8-Man Football Game with Spearville winning 50 to 38 at Ness City High School in Ness City, Kansas on October 3, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

The Spearville Lancers march out to the field during the Spearville versus Ness City High School 8-Man Football Game with Spearville winning 50 to 38 at Ness City High School in Ness City, Kansas on October 3, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

The Spearville Lancers run out onto the field prior to the Spearville versus Ness City High School 8-Man Football Game with Spearville winning 50 to 38 at Ness City High School in Ness City, Kansas on October 3, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Cub and Boy Scouts salute the flag during the National Anthem before the Spearville versus Ness City High School 8-Man Football Game with Spearville winning 50 to 38 at Ness City High School in Ness City, Kansas on October 3, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Spearville Lancer Hunter Stephenson (#24) greets Kaden Stein (#30) during the Spearville versus Ness City High School 8-Man Football Game with Spearville winning 50 to 38 at Ness City High School in Ness City, Kansas on October 3, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Ness City Eagle Pedro Flores (#3) greets a teammate during the Spearville versus Ness City High School 8-Man Football Game with Spearville winning 50 to 38 at Ness City High School in Ness City, Kansas on October 3, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Spearville Lancer Head Coach Matt Fowler taps the helmets of his players before the Spearville versus Ness City High School 8-Man Football Game with Spearville winning 50 to 38 at Ness City High School in Ness City, Kansas on October 3, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Ness City Eagle Aaron Goodman (#50) launches out of his stance during the Spearville versus Ness City High School 8-Man Football Game with Spearville winning 50 to 38 at Ness City High School in Ness City, Kansas on October 3, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Ness City Eagle Pedro Flores (#3) tackles Spearville Lancer Nathan Stein (#8) during the Spearville versus Ness City High School 8-Man Football Game with Spearville winning 50 to 38 at Ness City High School in Ness City, Kansas on October 3, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Ness City Eagle Head Coach Chris Bamberger signals in a play during the Spearville versus Ness City High School 8-Man Football Game with Spearville winning 50 to 38 at Ness City High School in Ness City, Kansas on October 3, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Spearville Lancer Nathan Stein (#8) dives over a pile for more yards during the Spearville versus Ness City High School 8-Man Football Game with Spearville winning 50 to 38 at Ness City High School in Ness City, Kansas on October 3, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Spearville Lancer Brandon Davis (#7) rounds a corner during the Spearville versus Ness City High School 8-Man Football Game with Spearville winning 50 to 38 at Ness City High School in Ness City, Kansas on October 3, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

The Spearville Lancers celebrate scoring a touchdown during the Spearville versus Ness City High School 8-Man Football Game with Spearville winning 50 to 38 at Ness City High School in Ness City, Kansas on October 3, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Spearville Lancer Nathan Stein (#8) kicks the ball off during the Spearville versus Ness City High School 8-Man Football Game with Spearville winning 50 to 38 at Ness City High School in Ness City, Kansas on October 3, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Ness City Eagle Tanner Mcmillen (#5) fakes a handoff to Pedro Flores (#3) during the Spearville versus Ness City High School 8-Man Football Game with Spearville winning 50 to 38 at Ness City High School in Ness City, Kansas on October 3, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Ness City Eagle Jacob Hoss (#6) looks to turn the corner during the Spearville versus Ness City High School 8-Man Football Game with Spearville winning 50 to 38 at Ness City High School in Ness City, Kansas on October 3, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Ness City Eagle Jacob Hoss (#6) punts the ball during the Spearville versus Ness City High School 8-Man Football Game with Spearville winning 50 to 38 at Ness City High School in Ness City, Kansas on October 3, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Spearville Lancer Nathan Stein (#8) and Luke Heskamp (#4) wait to take the snap during the Spearville versus Ness City High School 8-Man Football Game with Spearville winning 50 to 38 at Ness City High School in Ness City, Kansas on October 3, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Spearville Lancer Luke Heskamp (#4) finds a hole to run through during the Spearville versus Ness City High School 8-Man Football Game with Spearville winning 50 to 38 at Ness City High School in Ness City, Kansas on October 3, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Spearville Lancer Luke Heskamp (#4) celebrates scoring a touchdown during the Spearville versus Ness City High School 8-Man Football Game with Spearville winning 50 to 38 at Ness City High School in Ness City, Kansas on October 3, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Spearville Lancer Head Coach Matt Fowler calls in a play during the Spearville versus Ness City High School 8-Man Football Game with Spearville winning 50 to 38 at Ness City High School in Ness City, Kansas on October 3, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Spearville Lancer Nathan Stein (#8) causes a fumble by Ness City Eagle Pedro Flores (#3) during the Spearville versus Ness City High School 8-Man Football Game with Spearville winning 50 to 38 at Ness City High School in Ness City, Kansas on October 3, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Spearville Lancer Luke Heskamp (#4) scrambles for a loose ball during the Spearville versus Ness City High School 8-Man Football Game with Spearville winning 50 to 38 at Ness City High School in Ness City, Kansas on October 3, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Ness City Eagle Tanner Mcmillen (#5) looks for an open receiver during the Spearville versus Ness City High School 8-Man Football Game with Spearville winning 50 to 38 at Ness City High School in Ness City, Kansas on October 3, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Spearville Lancer Nathan Stein (#8) fakes a handoff to Luke Heskamp (#4) during the Spearville versus Ness City High School 8-Man Football Game with Spearville winning 50 to 38 at Ness City High School in Ness City, Kansas on October 3, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Spearville Lancer Luke Heskamp (#4) runs to the end zone during the Spearville versus Ness City High School 8-Man Football Game with Spearville winning 50 to 38 at Ness City High School in Ness City, Kansas on October 3, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Ness City Eagle Pedro Flores (#3) makes a cut with the ball during the Spearville versus Ness City High School 8-Man Football Game with Spearville winning 50 to 38 at Ness City High School in Ness City, Kansas on October 3, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Ness City Eagle Pedro Flores (#3) rushes down the field during the Spearville versus Ness City High School 8-Man Football Game with Spearville winning 50 to 38 at Ness City High School in Ness City, Kansas on October 3, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Spearville Lancer Reegan Kliessen (#14) waits for the ball to be snapped during the Spearville versus Ness City High School 8-Man Football Game with Spearville winning 50 to 38 at Ness City High School in Ness City, Kansas on October 3, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Ness City Eagle Tanner Mcmillen (#5) lines up under the center during the Spearville versus Ness City High School 8-Man Football Game with Spearville winning 50 to 38 at Ness City High School in Ness City, Kansas on October 3, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Ness City Eagle Jacob Hoss (#6) carries the ball as Pedro Flores (#3) blocks during the Spearville versus Ness City High School 8-Man Football Game with Spearville winning 50 to 38 at Ness City High School in Ness City, Kansas on October 3, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Ness City Eagle Pedro Flores (#3) tosses the ball to an official after scoring a touchdown during the Spearville versus Ness City High School 8-Man Football Game with Spearville winning 50 to 38 at Ness City High School in Ness City, Kansas on October 3, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Ness City Eagle Tanner Mcmillen (#5) scrambles with the ball during the Spearville versus Ness City High School 8-Man Football Game with Spearville winning 50 to 38 at Ness City High School in Ness City, Kansas on October 3, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Ness City Eagle Tanner Mcmillen (#5) runs to the end zone during the Spearville versus Ness City High School 8-Man Football Game with Spearville winning 50 to 38 at Ness City High School in Ness City, Kansas on October 3, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Spearville Lancer Brandon Davis (#7) fakes that he has the ball during the Spearville versus Ness City High School 8-Man Football Game with Spearville winning 50 to 38 at Ness City High School in Ness City, Kansas on October 3, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Spearville Lancer Luke Heskamp (#4) rushes with the ball during the Spearville versus Ness City High School 8-Man Football Game with Spearville winning 50 to 38 at Ness City High School in Ness City, Kansas on October 3, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Ness City Eagles Dakota Stephen (#58) and Devin Brown (#56) try to close in on Spearville Lancer Brandon Davis (#7) during the Spearville versus Ness City High School 8-Man Football Game with Spearville winning 50 to 38 at Ness City High School in Ness City, Kansas on October 3, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Spearville Lancer Luke Heskamp (#4) evades the tackle of Ness City Eagle Caleb Lee (#32) during the Spearville versus Ness City High School 8-Man Football Game with Spearville winning 50 to 38 at Ness City High School in Ness City, Kansas on October 3, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Spearville Lancer Nathan Stein (#8) fakes a handoff to Brandon Davis (#7) during the Spearville versus Ness City High School 8-Man Football Game with Spearville winning 50 to 38 at Ness City High School in Ness City, Kansas on October 3, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Ness City Eagle Pedro Flores (#3) celebrates scoring a touchdown during the Spearville versus Ness City High School 8-Man Football Game with Spearville winning 50 to 38 at Ness City High School in Ness City, Kansas on October 3, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

The Ness City Junior/Senior High Band celebrates a touchdown being scored during the Spearville versus Ness City High School 8-Man Football Game with Spearville winning 50 to 38 at Ness City High School in Ness City, Kansas on October 3, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Ness City Eagle Dylan Hamilton (#21) carries the ball during the Spearville versus Ness City High School 8-Man Football Game with Spearville winning 50 to 38 at Ness City High School in Ness City, Kansas on October 3, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Spearville Lancer Luke Heskamp (#4) holds tight to the ball as a Ness City Eagle tries to strip the ball during the Spearville versus Ness City High School 8-Man Football Game with Spearville winning 50 to 38 at Ness City High School in Ness City, Kansas on October 3, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Spearville Lancer Brandon Davis (#7) runs past two Ness City Eagles during the Spearville versus Ness City High School 8-Man Football Game with Spearville winning 50 to 38 at Ness City High School in Ness City, Kansas on October 3, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Spearville Lancer Brandon Davis (#7) runs with the ball during the Spearville versus Ness City High School 8-Man Football Game with Spearville winning 50 to 38 at Ness City High School in Ness City, Kansas on October 3, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Spearville Lancers Kaden Stein (#30) and Hunter Stephenson (#24) celebrate with Brandon Davis (#7) after he scored a touchdown during the Spearville versus Ness City High School 8-Man Football Game with Spearville winning 50 to 38 at Ness City High School in Ness City, Kansas on October 3, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Spearville Lancer Clinton Stein (#6) tries to pull down Ness City Eagle Dylan Hamilton (#21) during the Spearville versus Ness City High School 8-Man Football Game with Spearville winning 50 to 38 at Ness City High School in Ness City, Kansas on October 3, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Spearville Lancer Brandon Davis (#7) breaks up a pass intended for Ness City Eagle Jacob Hoss (#6) during the Spearville versus Ness City High School 8-Man Football Game with Spearville winning 50 to 38 at Ness City High School in Ness City, Kansas on October 3, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Ness City Eagle Dylan Hamilton (#21) runs through the tackle of Spearville Lancer Nathan Stein (#8) during the Spearville versus Ness City High School 8-Man Football Game with Spearville winning 50 to 38 at Ness City High School in Ness City, Kansas on October 3, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Spearville Lancer Nathan Stein (#8) throws a pass during the Spearville versus Ness City High School 8-Man Football Game with Spearville winning 50 to 38 at Ness City High School in Ness City, Kansas on October 3, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Spearville Lancer Luke Heskamp (#4) carries the ball during the Spearville versus Ness City High School 8-Man Football Game with Spearville winning 50 to 38 at Ness City High School in Ness City, Kansas on October 3, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Spearville Lancer Brandon Davis (#7) congratulates Nathan Stein (#8) on scoring a touchdown during the Spearville versus Ness City High School 8-Man Football Game with Spearville winning 50 to 38 at Ness City High School in Ness City, Kansas on October 3, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Spearville Lancer Head Coach Matt Fowler and Assistant Coach Chris Sohm watch a play unfold during the Spearville versus Ness City High School 8-Man Football Game with Spearville winning 50 to 38 at Ness City High School in Ness City, Kansas on October 3, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Ness City Eagle Jacob Hoss (#6) catches a pass during the Spearville versus Ness City High School 8-Man Football Game with Spearville winning 50 to 38 at Ness City High School in Ness City, Kansas on October 3, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Ness City Eagle Kyle Harris (#8) carries the ball during the Spearville versus Ness City High School 8-Man Football Game with Spearville winning 50 to 38 at Ness City High School in Ness City, Kansas on October 3, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Spearville Lancer Kaden Stein (#30) tips a pass at the line of scrimmage during the Spearville versus Ness City High School 8-Man Football Game with Spearville winning 50 to 38 at Ness City High School in Ness City, Kansas on October 3, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Members of the Spearville Lancers and Ness City Eagles shake hands following the Spearville versus Ness City High School 8-Man Football Game with Spearville winning 50 to 38 at Ness City High School in Ness City, Kansas on October 3, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Ness City Eagle Head Coach Chris Bamberger addresses his team following the Spearville versus Ness City High School 8-Man Football Game with Spearville winning 50 to 38 at Ness City High School in Ness City, Kansas on October 3, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Spearville Lancer Head Coach Matt Fowler talks to his players after the Spearville versus Ness City High School 8-Man Football Game with Spearville winning 50 to 38 at Ness City High School in Ness City, Kansas on October 3, 2014. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

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