Ever feel like you saw the exact thing happening as if you were looking into a mirror? The two competitors in the Class 5A Regional game could definitely say that.
The Great Bend Panthers hosted the Andover Trojans and former GB coach Tony Crough. Coach Crough brought his spread style offense to the Butler County school. His replacement, Coach Erin Beck, kept the offense and some of the defensive schemes the same as last year.
Both teams knew much of what the other would do given this familiarity. This caused the game to be a tight back and forth affair.
Great Bend put points on the board first, but Andover added a touchdown to even up the score as the teams went in for Halftime.
The decisive play of the game was an errant high snap by the Trojans near the end zone. The ball rolled out of the back of the end zone to give the Panthers a Safety and two points. In the Fourth Quarter, Great Bend added another touchdown to make it a 16 to 7 final score.
Great Bend now prepares to face the Valley Center Hornets.
Below are some of the pictures I took at the game:
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Andover Trojan Head Coach Tony Crough and Great Bend Panther Head Coach Erin Beck talk during warmups. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Andover Trojans in the KSHSAA Class 5A Regional playoff game with a score of 16 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on November 4, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Great Bend Panthers huddle up during warmups. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Andover Trojans in the KSHSAA Class 5A Regional playoff game with a score of 16 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on November 4, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Brayden Smith (#9) holds a flag to lead his team out onto the field. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Andover Trojans in the KSHSAA Class 5A Regional playoff game with a score of 16 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on November 4, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Andover Trojan Cheerleaders lead the Trojans onto the field. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Andover Trojans in the KSHSAA Class 5A Regional playoff game with a score of 16 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on November 4, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Great Bend High School Jazz Band plays the National Anthem. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Andover Trojans in the KSHSAA Class 5A Regional playoff game with a score of 16 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on November 4, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Members of the Great Bend Panthers salute the Flag as the Great Bend High School Jazz Band plays the National Anthem. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Andover Trojans in the KSHSAA Class 5A Regional playoff game with a score of 16 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on November 4, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panthers Max Jerke (#6) and Nick Reed (#15) tackle Andover Trojan Ben Smith (#88). The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Andover Trojans in the KSHSAA Class 5A Regional playoff game with a score of 16 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on November 4, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Andover Trojan Chase Oberg (#15) throws a pass. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Andover Trojans in the KSHSAA Class 5A Regional playoff game with a score of 16 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on November 4, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Great Bend Student Section cheers a successful play. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Andover Trojans in the KSHSAA Class 5A Regional playoff game with a score of 16 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on November 4, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Cal Marshall (#11) flies through the air after being hit by Andover Trojan Preston Drake (#22). The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Andover Trojans in the KSHSAA Class 5A Regional playoff game with a score of 16 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on November 4, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Jacob Murray (#7) pulls in a high snap. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Andover Trojans in the KSHSAA Class 5A Regional playoff game with a score of 16 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on November 4, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Cal Marshall (#11) rushes towards the end zone. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Andover Trojans in the KSHSAA Class 5A Regional playoff game with a score of 16 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on November 4, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Jacob Murray (#7) celebrates scoring a touchdown. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Andover Trojans in the KSHSAA Class 5A Regional playoff game with a score of 16 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on November 4, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Andover Trojan Chase Oberg (#15) hands off the ball to Andover Trojan Robert Bundy (#25). The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Andover Trojans in the KSHSAA Class 5A Regional playoff game with a score of 16 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on November 4, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Payton Mauler (#32) tries to sneak into a hole in the Andover Trojan offensive line. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Andover Trojans in the KSHSAA Class 5A Regional playoff game with a score of 16 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on November 4, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Payton Mauler (#32) tackles Andover Trojan Robert Bundy (#25) as Blake Penka (#34) comes to help. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Andover Trojans in the KSHSAA Class 5A Regional playoff game with a score of 16 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on November 4, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Andover Trojan Chase Oberg (#15) punts the ball. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Andover Trojans in the KSHSAA Class 5A Regional playoff game with a score of 16 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on November 4, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Jacob Murray (#7) looks down the line for a receiver. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Andover Trojans in the KSHSAA Class 5A Regional playoff game with a score of 16 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on November 4, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Bryce Lytle (#20) carries the ball after catching it. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Andover Trojans in the KSHSAA Class 5A Regional playoff game with a score of 16 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on November 4, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Bryce Lytle (#20) blocks Andover Trojan Dylan Matthew (#4). The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Andover Trojans in the KSHSAA Class 5A Regional playoff game with a score of 16 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on November 4, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Andover Trojan Dylan Matthew (#4) pushes Great Bend Panther Koy Brack (#12) out of bounds. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Andover Trojans in the KSHSAA Class 5A Regional playoff game with a score of 16 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on November 4, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Cal Marshall (#11) rushes towards the end zone. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Andover Trojans in the KSHSAA Class 5A Regional playoff game with a score of 16 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on November 4, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Andover Trojan Head Coach Tony Crough celebrates a successful defensive play. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Andover Trojans in the KSHSAA Class 5A Regional playoff game with a score of 16 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on November 4, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Payton Mauler (#32) tries to tackle a hurdling Andover Trojan Chase Oberg (#15). The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Andover Trojans in the KSHSAA Class 5A Regional playoff game with a score of 16 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on November 4, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Andover Trojan Robert Bundy (#25) stares down Great Bend Panther Nick Reed (#15) as he carries the ball. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Andover Trojans in the KSHSAA Class 5A Regional playoff game with a score of 16 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on November 4, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panthers Max Jerke (#6) and Payton Mauler (#32) tackle Andover Trojan Robert Bundy (#25). The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Andover Trojans in the KSHSAA Class 5A Regional playoff game with a score of 16 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on November 4, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Andover Trojan Ben Smith (#88) scores a touchdown. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Andover Trojans in the KSHSAA Class 5A Regional playoff game with a score of 16 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on November 4, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Andover Trojan Nate Bergman (#9) holds as Nathan Hammar (#41) kicks a Point After Touchdown. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Andover Trojans in the KSHSAA Class 5A Regional playoff game with a score of 16 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on November 4, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Andover Trojan Nathan Hammar (#41) squib kicks the ball. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Andover Trojans in the KSHSAA Class 5A Regional playoff game with a score of 16 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on November 4, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
First Congressional District Candidate Dr. Roger Marshall sits next to his son Great Bend Panther Cal Marshall (#11) after he was evaluated for a concussion. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Andover Trojans in the KSHSAA Class 5A Regional playoff game with a score of 16 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on November 4, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Jacob Murray (#7) fakes a hand off to Gage Fritz (#29). The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Andover Trojans in the KSHSAA Class 5A Regional playoff game with a score of 16 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on November 4, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Andover Trojan Kale Rishel (#27) knocks Great Bend Panther Jacob Murray (#7) out of bounds close to the end zone. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Andover Trojans in the KSHSAA Class 5A Regional playoff game with a score of 16 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on November 4, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Jacob Murray (#7) tries to jump over the pile to score a touchdown. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Andover Trojans in the KSHSAA Class 5A Regional playoff game with a score of 16 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on November 4, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Head Referee signals for a Safety after an errant snap gave Great Bend Panthers Blake Penka (#34) and Jensen Randall (#10) a reason to celebrate. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Andover Trojans in the KSHSAA Class 5A Regional playoff game with a score of 16 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on November 4, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Andover Trojan Kale Rishel (#27) lowers him self to try and tackle Great Bend Panther Koy Brack (#12). The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Andover Trojans in the KSHSAA Class 5A Regional playoff game with a score of 16 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on November 4, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Gage Fritz (#29) tries to dive through the Andover Trojan defense. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Andover Trojans in the KSHSAA Class 5A Regional playoff game with a score of 16 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on November 4, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Andover Trojan Chase Oberg (#15) turns to throw a pass down the line. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Andover Trojans in the KSHSAA Class 5A Regional playoff game with a score of 16 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on November 4, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Andover Trojan Chase Oberg (#15) rushes with the ball. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Andover Trojans in the KSHSAA Class 5A Regional playoff game with a score of 16 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on November 4, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Blake Penka (#34) pursues Andover Trojan Chase Robertson (#54). The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Andover Trojans in the KSHSAA Class 5A Regional playoff game with a score of 16 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on November 4, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Teammates celebrate with Great Bend Panther Jensen Randall (#10) after he broke up a pass to force a punt. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Andover Trojans in the KSHSAA Class 5A Regional playoff game with a score of 16 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on November 4, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Nick Reed (#15) covers Andover Trojan Ben Smith (#88) as he attempts to pull in a pass. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Andover Trojans in the KSHSAA Class 5A Regional playoff game with a score of 16 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on November 4, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Andover Trojan Nathan Nichols (#55) lead blocks as Chase Oberg (#15) carries the ball. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Andover Trojans in the KSHSAA Class 5A Regional playoff game with a score of 16 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on November 4, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Andover Trojan Nathan Hammar (#41) attempts a field goal. It went wide of the uprights. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Andover Trojans in the KSHSAA Class 5A Regional playoff game with a score of 16 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on November 4, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Brayden Smith (#9) pulls in a pass as Andover Trojan Evan Bell (#6) defends. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Andover Trojans in the KSHSAA Class 5A Regional playoff game with a score of 16 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on November 4, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Brayden Smith (#9) takes off with the ball as Andover Trojan Evan Bell (#6) tries to pull him down. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Andover Trojans in the KSHSAA Class 5A Regional playoff game with a score of 16 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on November 4, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Brayden Smith (#9) scores a touchdown. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Andover Trojans in the KSHSAA Class 5A Regional playoff game with a score of 16 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on November 4, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Koy Brack (#12) pulls in the ball to set it for a Point After Touchdown attempt. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Andover Trojans in the KSHSAA Class 5A Regional playoff game with a score of 16 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on November 4, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Carlos Franco (#38) kicks a Point After Touchdown attempt as Koy Brack (#12) holds. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Andover Trojans in the KSHSAA Class 5A Regional playoff game with a score of 16 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on November 4, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Andover Trojan Ben Smith (#88) reaches out for a pass that is on his finger tips. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Andover Trojans in the KSHSAA Class 5A Regional playoff game with a score of 16 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on November 4, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Payton Mauler (#32) kneels in the end zone with the ball he just intercepted. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Andover Trojans in the KSHSAA Class 5A Regional playoff game with a score of 16 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on November 4, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Payton Mauler (#32) tosses the ball to a referee as he celebrates catching an interception. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Andover Trojans in the KSHSAA Class 5A Regional playoff game with a score of 16 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on November 4, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Gage Fritz (#29) finds a hole in the Andover Trojan defensive line. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Andover Trojans in the KSHSAA Class 5A Regional playoff game with a score of 16 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on November 4, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Jacob Murray (#7) runs around the corner as Andover Trojan Tyler Wright (#8) comes up to try and tackle him. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Andover Trojans in the KSHSAA Class 5A Regional playoff game with a score of 16 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on November 4, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Kaden Schroeder (#71) celebrates with his teammates after winning the game. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Andover Trojans in the KSHSAA Class 5A Regional playoff game with a score of 16 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on November 4, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
members of the Andover Trojans and Great Bend Panthers shake hands following the game. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Andover Trojans in the KSHSAA Class 5A Regional playoff game with a score of 16 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on November 4, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Andover Trojan Head Coach Tony Crough and Great Bend Panther Head Coach Erin Beck embrace following the game. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Andover Trojans in the KSHSAA Class 5A Regional playoff game with a score of 16 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on November 4, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Athletic Director David Meter presents the Class 5A Regional Champion Trophy to Great Bend Panther Jacob Murray (#7). The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Andover Trojans in the KSHSAA Class 5A Regional playoff game with a score of 16 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on November 4, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Great Bend Panther Jacob Murray (#7) holds up the Class 5A Regional Champion Trophy. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Andover Trojans in the KSHSAA Class 5A Regional playoff game with a score of 16 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on November 4, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Members of the Great Bend Panthers huddle to hold up the Class 5A Regional Champion Trophy. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Andover Trojans in the KSHSAA Class 5A Regional playoff game with a score of 16 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on November 4, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
KWCH Reporter, Gardner Royce, interviews Great Bend Panther Payton Mauler (#32) following the game. The Great Bend Panthers defeated the Andover Trojans in the KSHSAA Class 5A Regional playoff game with a score of 16 to 7 at Memorial Stadium in Great Bend, Kansas on November 4, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
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