Wichita Collegiate Football at Hoisington 9-9-16

The second week of the Football season brought a major matchup to Barton County.

Both the Wichita Collegiate Spartans and the Hoisington Cardinals made it to the Class 3A playoffs last year. Collegiate made it all the way to the State Title game, but fell to Rossville.

This year the Spartans moved up to Class 4A Division II. Hoisington remains in Class 3A. Before the season started, many people circled this game as both sides would come in highly ranked.

Each team featured a strong running game, which would come into play given the howling North wind blowing throughout the night. Both sides got on the board in the First Quarter. Then a see-saw battle took over until the Fourth Quarter when Hoisington pinned Collegiate deep in their half of the field and then took advantage of a shanked punt. The Cardinals went up by nine points and won the game 31 to 22.

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

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Hoisington Cardinal Hunter Hanzlick (#27) warms up prior to the game. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Wichita Collegiate Spartans 31 to 22 at Elton Brown Field in Hoisington, Kansas on September 9, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Wichita Collegiate Spartan Head Coach Mike Gehrer watches his team warm up prior to the start of the game. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Wichita Collegiate Spartans 31 to 22 at Elton Brown Field in Hoisington, Kansas on September 9, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

A giant Cardinal sits in the East End Zone at Hoisington High School. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Wichita Collegiate Spartans 31 to 22 at Elton Brown Field in Hoisington, Kansas on September 9, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hoisington students cheer on their team prior to the game. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Wichita Collegiate Spartans 31 to 22 at Elton Brown Field in Hoisington, Kansas on September 9, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

The Wichita Collegiate Spartans walk off the field together. before the start of the game. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Wichita Collegiate Spartans 31 to 22 at Elton Brown Field in Hoisington, Kansas on September 9, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

An electric car built at Hoisington High School drives around the track before the game started. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Wichita Collegiate Spartans 31 to 22 at Elton Brown Field in Hoisington, Kansas on September 9, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hoisington Cardinal Hunter Hanzlick (#27) leads his team out onto the field. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Wichita Collegiate Spartans 31 to 22 at Elton Brown Field in Hoisington, Kansas on September 9, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

The Wichita Collegiate Spartan Captains walk out to the middle of the field for the coin toss. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Wichita Collegiate Spartans 31 to 22 at Elton Brown Field in Hoisington, Kansas on September 9, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

The Hoisington Cardinal Team Captains walk out to the middle of the field for the coin toss. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Wichita Collegiate Spartans 31 to 22 at Elton Brown Field in Hoisington, Kansas on September 9, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

The Wichita Collegiate Spartan Captains watch as Head Referee Mark Brack tosses the coin. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Wichita Collegiate Spartans 31 to 22 at Elton Brown Field in Hoisington, Kansas on September 9, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hoisington Cardinal Cameron Davis (#5) holds the ball for the opening kickoff. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Wichita Collegiate Spartans 31 to 22 at Elton Brown Field in Hoisington, Kansas on September 9, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Wichita Collegiate Spartan Sutton Carder (#2) takes the opening kickoff. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Wichita Collegiate Spartans 31 to 22 at Elton Brown Field in Hoisington, Kansas on September 9, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Wichita Collegiate Spartan Cody McNerney (#5) hands the ball off to Juston Flowers (#1) The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Wichita Collegiate Spartans 31 to 22 at Elton Brown Field in Hoisington, Kansas on September 9, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Wichita Collegiate Spartan Cody McNerney (#5) punts the ball. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Wichita Collegiate Spartans 31 to 22 at Elton Brown Field in Hoisington, Kansas on September 9, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hoisington Cardinal Tyler Specht (#1) tells his teammates the next play in the huddle. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Wichita Collegiate Spartans 31 to 22 at Elton Brown Field in Hoisington, Kansas on September 9, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hoisington Cardinal Hunter Hanzlick (#27) rushes through a whole. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Wichita Collegiate Spartans 31 to 22 at Elton Brown Field in Hoisington, Kansas on September 9, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hoisington Cardinal Hunter Hanzlick (#27) carries the ball as Wichita Collegiate Spartan Cooper Root (#4) pursues. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Wichita Collegiate Spartans 31 to 22 at Elton Brown Field in Hoisington, Kansas on September 9, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Wichita Collegiate Spartan Juston Flowers (#1) tries to pull down Hoisington Cardinal Hunter Hanzlick (#27) by the jersey. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Wichita Collegiate Spartans 31 to 22 at Elton Brown Field in Hoisington, Kansas on September 9, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hoisington Cardinal Tyler Specht (#1) hands the ball to a referee after scoring a touchdown. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Wichita Collegiate Spartans 31 to 22 at Elton Brown Field in Hoisington, Kansas on September 9, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hoisington Cardinal Tyler Specht (#1) and Grant Dolechek (#55) celebrate the scoring of a touchdown. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Wichita Collegiate Spartans 31 to 22 at Elton Brown Field in Hoisington, Kansas on September 9, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Wichita Collegiate Spartan Jack Bendell (#58) tries to block Hoisington Cardinal Jared Curtis (#22) as Cody McNerney (#5) throws a pass. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Wichita Collegiate Spartans 31 to 22 at Elton Brown Field in Hoisington, Kansas on September 9, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Wichita Collegiate Spartan Juston Flowers (#1) rushes with the ball. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Wichita Collegiate Spartans 31 to 22 at Elton Brown Field in Hoisington, Kansas on September 9, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Wichita Collegiate Spartan Juston Flowers (#1) carries the ball as Hoisington Cardinal Rudy Gearhart (#21) nears the play. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Wichita Collegiate Spartans 31 to 22 at Elton Brown Field in Hoisington, Kansas on September 9, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Wichita Collegiate Spartan Cody McNerney (#5) throws a pass. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Wichita Collegiate Spartans 31 to 22 at Elton Brown Field in Hoisington, Kansas on September 9, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hoisington Cardinal Jared Curtis (#22) tangles with Wichita Collegiate Spartan Jack Bendell (#58) on the line of scrimmage. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Wichita Collegiate Spartans 31 to 22 at Elton Brown Field in Hoisington, Kansas on September 9, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Wichita Collegiate Spartan Juston Flowers (#1) scores a touchdown as Hoisington Cardinal Ben Schneider (#65) tries to tackle him. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Wichita Collegiate Spartans 31 to 22 at Elton Brown Field in Hoisington, Kansas on September 9, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Wichita Collegiate Spartan Colin Egan (#6) holds the ball as Addison Harris (#13) kicks it off. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Wichita Collegiate Spartans 31 to 22 at Elton Brown Field in Hoisington, Kansas on September 9, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hoisington Cardinal Tyler Specht (#1) hands the ball off to Hunter Hanzlick (#27). The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Wichita Collegiate Spartans 31 to 22 at Elton Brown Field in Hoisington, Kansas on September 9, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hoisington Cardinal Rudy Gearhart (#21) breaks up a pass to Wichita Collegiate Spartan Peter Larsen (#7). The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Wichita Collegiate Spartans 31 to 22 at Elton Brown Field in Hoisington, Kansas on September 9, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hoisington Cardinal Hunter Hanzlick (#27) squeezes out of the pile with the ball. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Wichita Collegiate Spartans 31 to 22 at Elton Brown Field in Hoisington, Kansas on September 9, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hoisington Cardinal Brenner Donovan (#80) punts the ball. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Wichita Collegiate Spartans 31 to 22 at Elton Brown Field in Hoisington, Kansas on September 9, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Wichita Collegiate Spartan Cody McNerney (#5) throws a pass. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Wichita Collegiate Spartans 31 to 22 at Elton Brown Field in Hoisington, Kansas on September 9, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Wichita Collegiate Spartan Cody McNerney (#5) breaks down to tackle Hoisington Cardinal Cameron Davis (#5). The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Wichita Collegiate Spartans 31 to 22 at Elton Brown Field in Hoisington, Kansas on September 9, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hoisington Cardinal Tyler Specht (#1) rolls out looking for an open receiver. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Wichita Collegiate Spartans 31 to 22 at Elton Brown Field in Hoisington, Kansas on September 9, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hoisington Cardinal Hunter Hanzlick (#27) carries the ball. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Wichita Collegiate Spartans 31 to 22 at Elton Brown Field in Hoisington, Kansas on September 9, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

The players in the huddle listen to the next play from Hoisington Cardinal Tyler Specht (#1) The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Wichita Collegiate Spartans 31 to 22 at Elton Brown Field in Hoisington, Kansas on September 9, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Wichita Collegiate Spartan Cody McNerney (#5) throws a pass as Hoisington Cardinal Jared Curtis (#22) cuts towards him. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Wichita Collegiate Spartans 31 to 22 at Elton Brown Field in Hoisington, Kansas on September 9, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Wichita Collegiate Spartan Jad Hourani (#23) catches a touchdown pass in the end zone. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Wichita Collegiate Spartans 31 to 22 at Elton Brown Field in Hoisington, Kansas on September 9, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hoisington Cardinal Cameron Davis (#5) carries the ball. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Wichita Collegiate Spartans 31 to 22 at Elton Brown Field in Hoisington, Kansas on September 9, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hoisington Cardinal Hunter Hanzlick (#27) throws a pass as Wichita Collegiate Spartan Colin Egan (#6) gives pressure. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Wichita Collegiate Spartans 31 to 22 at Elton Brown Field in Hoisington, Kansas on September 9, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hoisington Cardinal Rudy Gearhart (#21) carries the ball down the field. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Wichita Collegiate Spartans 31 to 22 at Elton Brown Field in Hoisington, Kansas on September 9, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Wichita Collegiate Spartan Colton Sorlie (#28) intercepts a pass in the end zone. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Wichita Collegiate Spartans 31 to 22 at Elton Brown Field in Hoisington, Kansas on September 9, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Wichita Collegiate Spartan Addison Harris (#13) kicks a Point After Touchdown as Cody McNerney (#5) holds. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Wichita Collegiate Spartans 31 to 22 at Elton Brown Field in Hoisington, Kansas on September 9, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hoisington Cardinal Cameron Davis (#5) runs to the end zone to score a touchdown. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Wichita Collegiate Spartans 31 to 22 at Elton Brown Field in Hoisington, Kansas on September 9, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hoisington Cardinal Cameron Davis (#5) tosses the ball to a referee after scoring a touchdown. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Wichita Collegiate Spartans 31 to 22 at Elton Brown Field in Hoisington, Kansas on September 9, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hoisington Cardinal Cameron Davis (#5) scores a two point conversion. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Wichita Collegiate Spartans 31 to 22 at Elton Brown Field in Hoisington, Kansas on September 9, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hoisington Cardinal Tyler Specht (#1) calls out the cadence. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Wichita Collegiate Spartans 31 to 22 at Elton Brown Field in Hoisington, Kansas on September 9, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Wichita Collegiate Spartan Juston Flowers (#1) forces Hoisington Cardinal Rudy Gearhart (#21) out of bounds. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Wichita Collegiate Spartans 31 to 22 at Elton Brown Field in Hoisington, Kansas on September 9, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hoisington Cardinal Kyle Lang (#4) gives pressure to Wichita Collegiate Spartan Cody McNerney (#5) as he throws a pass. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Wichita Collegiate Spartans 31 to 22 at Elton Brown Field in Hoisington, Kansas on September 9, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hoisington Cardinal Rudy Gearhart (#21) scores a touchdown. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Wichita Collegiate Spartans 31 to 22 at Elton Brown Field in Hoisington, Kansas on September 9, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hoisington Cardinal Head Coach Zach Baird congratulates Inigo Barrena Carpio (#8) for kicking the go ahead Point After Touchdown. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Wichita Collegiate Spartans 31 to 22 at Elton Brown Field in Hoisington, Kansas on September 9, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hoisington Cardinal Avery Brewer (#2) picks the ball up off the ground on a kick off. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Wichita Collegiate Spartans 31 to 22 at Elton Brown Field in Hoisington, Kansas on September 9, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hoisington Cardinal Hunter Hanzlick (#27) breaks down to tackle Wichita Collegiate Spartan Cody McNerney (#5). The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Wichita Collegiate Spartans 31 to 22 at Elton Brown Field in Hoisington, Kansas on September 9, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hoisington Cardinal Hunter Hanzlick (#27) runs through a hole in the Wichita Collegiate Spartan defense. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Wichita Collegiate Spartans 31 to 22 at Elton Brown Field in Hoisington, Kansas on September 9, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hoisington Cardinal Hunter Hanzlick (#27) scores a two point conversion. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Wichita Collegiate Spartans 31 to 22 at Elton Brown Field in Hoisington, Kansas on September 9, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Students from Hoisington High School cheer on their team. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Wichita Collegiate Spartans 31 to 22 at Elton Brown Field in Hoisington, Kansas on September 9, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Teammates congratulate Hoisington Cardinal Brenner Donovan (#80) on catching the game clinching interception. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Wichita Collegiate Spartans 31 to 22 at Elton Brown Field in Hoisington, Kansas on September 9, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hoisington Cardinal Tyler Specht (#1) celebrates the win. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Wichita Collegiate Spartans 31 to 22 at Elton Brown Field in Hoisington, Kansas on September 9, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hoisington Cardinal Landen Urban (#51) celebrates the win. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Wichita Collegiate Spartans 31 to 22 at Elton Brown Field in Hoisington, Kansas on September 9, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Members of the Hoisington Cardinals and Wichita Collegiate Spartans shake hands following the game. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Wichita Collegiate Spartans 31 to 22 at Elton Brown Field in Hoisington, Kansas on September 9, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

The Hoisington Cardinals gather as a team to celebrate their win. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Wichita Collegiate Spartans 31 to 22 at Elton Brown Field in Hoisington, Kansas on September 9, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

The Hoisington Cardinals gather as a team to pray after the game. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Wichita Collegiate Spartans 31 to 22 at Elton Brown Field in Hoisington, Kansas on September 9, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Wichita Collegiate Spartan Head Coach Mike Gehrer addresses his players following the game. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Wichita Collegiate Spartans 31 to 22 at Elton Brown Field in Hoisington, Kansas on September 9, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hoisington Cardinal Jeremy Breit (#60) leads the team in a chant following the game. The Hoisington Cardinals defeated the Wichita Collegiate Spartans 31 to 22 at Elton Brown Field in Hoisington, Kansas on September 9, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

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