FREE PRESS SSFPORTSREE PRESS SPORTS Page 12 Colby Free Press Friday, October 27, 2006 Bulldogs roll to playoffs The Brewster Bulldogs are head- ing to the playoffs. The Bulldogs (7- 2, 4-1) defeated Weskan Thursday 50-0. The game ended half-way through the fourth quarter because of the 45-point rule. The 8-man Division II playoffs begin Tuesday. Brewster will travel to Victoria, which is 8-1 on the sea- son, and ranked No. 3 in the state by Kansasprepfootball.com The Bulldogs’ two loss were against Grinnell in the first game of the season, a 40-30 loss, and the fifth-ranked Sharon Springs Wild- cats. Brewster lost that game 42-34 to the undefeated Wildcats. Sharon Springs was the district champion and will take on 5-4 Palco AMY LORENZEN/Colby Free Press Tuesday. TOM BETZ/Goodland Star News Brewster’s Andrew Starns, left, carried the ball while Aric Grob ran The 8-man state championship interference during the Bulldog’s 50-0 win over Weskan Thursday. Colby Eagle quarterback Ryan White, 11, far right, with ball, tried to avoid Goodland Cowboys Josiah will be played at 11 a.m. Saturday, The Bulldogs earned a berth in the playoffs, which begin Tuesday. Goodley, center, and Josh Doke, left, during their matchup Thursday in Goodland. The Cowboys Nov. 18 at Newton High School. They will travel to Victoria. advance to the 4A state playoffs. Season ends for Colby Eagles Snyder asks fans to support new coach MANHATTAN (AP) — Bill that I came to Kansas State because That hasn’t stopped the Wild- By Tisha Cox During the extra point attempt, Colby didn’t punt. Snyder, who took Kansas State of the people and I’ve stayed be- cats from being booed at home, Colby Free Press Colby was flagged with an offsides Instead, White put the ball into from perpetual futility to na- cause of the people,” he wrote. with fans frustrated by an incon- penalty. The Cowboys changed the air to Eli Robert, which was tional prominence in his 17 sea- “You are truly wonderful. I am sistent offense that has produced The Colby High School Eagles’ their strategy, pulling their kicking good for a first down. sons as the Wildcats’ coach, is- now asking that you please afford just 12 touchdowns through eight bid for a berth in the playoff bracket personnel and instead choosing to Eating time off the clock, the sued a plea Thursday for fans to that same caring and loyal support games. ended Thursday, but head coach go for a two-pointer. Eagles moved the ball down the cut first-year coach Ron Prince to Ron Prince, his staff and players. In three of those games, Kan- Bob Ray is not disappointed with Fernando Martinez converted on field. With 2:47 left in the quarter, some slack. Kansas State is 4-4 overall and 1- sas State didn’t have a single of- his team’s performance. the attempt, making the score 8-0. White took a chance, running the Snyder sent an open letter to 3 in Big 12 play under Prince, the fensive TD. The Eagles (1-8) lost on the road After the touchdown, Colby re- ball himself from the 19-yard line the state’s newspapers and former offensive coordinator at Vir- ‘‘This is a difficult transition 8-6 Thursday against the Goodland ceived. At 2:45 left in the quarter, down to the one yard line. broadcast outlets, asking for it to ginia who was hired last fall after for them, as it would be for any- Cowboys. The Cowboys (3-6) will Colby quarterback Ryan White A play later, Tanner Kriss made a be published or read on air before Snyder’s surprise retirement. one, and they are working dili- move on to the 4A state playoffs threw an incomplete pass third and carry into the endzone for Colby’s Saturday’s home game against With only one of the Wildcats’ gently to give you the very best Tuesday. 14. A play later, Goodland got the only score of the game. Iowa State. four remaining opponents carrying product possible,’’ Snyder wrote. The Eagles played a strong de- ball back. Colby also made a two-point at- In the letter, Snyder praised a winning record — No. 5 Texas, Neither he nor Prince immedi- fensive game, holding the Cowboys However, the Cowboys were un- tempt but could not convert. Kansas State fans for their sup- which visits Nov. 11 — Kansas ately returned telephone mes- scoreless after their first touchdown able to move the ball very far, giv- The Eagles gave up some yard- port of his coaching career. State still is in a position to become sages seeking comment. and two-point conversion in the ing up possession to the Eagles. age on penalties at key moments, “I have stated so very often bowl eligible. Snynder retired last yaer. first. The Colby defense shut down the but were also able to capitalize a few “Overall they never quit on it,” Cowboys the rest of the game, play- times on Goodland’s own mistakes. Ray said. ing a grinding, tough game that later Ray said his team worked hard to The first quarter was a defensive lead to their own score. keep the Cowboys scoreless the rest JUST IN! battle between the two teams, who Colby’s only score of the game of the game and fought hard. NOW SHOWING kept trading possessions until the came on a successful drive late in The team took several penalties, Concrete Saw first score of the game, which came the fourth quarter. and he said discipline is something Oct. 27th - Nov. 2nd with 3:44 left in the first quarter. The Eagles took over possession the team will have to work on before Goodland scored a touchdown on with 6:25 left in the fourth. Three next year. THE GRUDGE 2 a nine-yard up the middle from plays in and facing a fourth down “That’s a big key — not to make PG-13 1 hour, 35 min. Also in stock for Casey Henderson. situation with seven yards to go, those mental mistakes,” Ray said. Friday 7:00 & 9:00 your needs: Also, he played two quarter- Saturday 4:00 & 7:00 & 9:00 Hedge Trimmers, backs, White and Heath Stephens. Sunday 4:00 & 7:00 Monday - Thursday 7:00 Roto-tillers, St. Louis Cardinals take Ray said he used each in for differ- RENT Aerators, ent plays in different situations. MAN OF THE YEAR Power Rakes, Ray thanked the team’s families PG-13 1 hour, 55 min. ME! control of and the community for their sup- Sod Cutters, port, and hopes to build on the suc- Friday 7:00 & 9:10 Mowers, honor to do something for them,” Saturday 4:00 & 7:00 & 9:10 ST. LOUIS (AP) — With some cesses the team had this year. Sunday 4:00 & 7:00 Post Hole Diggers, help from a soggy field and two big Eckstein said. He said the Eagles will get into Monday - Thursday 7:00 Generators and hits by little David Eckstein, the St. One word of caution, Cardinals the weight room over the summer, much more! 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