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REDWOOD FALLS — Late in the second quarter, the Pipestone Area Schools football team had a chance to extend its lead.
However, the Arrows were stopped short in Redwood Valley territory.
“We got stopped on fourth down toward the end of the second quarter,” PAS head coach Scott Boomgaarden noted.
On their next drive, Cardinals’ quarterback Zack Lundeen connected with wide receiver Lane Cooper on a 47-yard TD pass play.
Pipestone Area Schools’ Luka Quist turns upfield after a reception while pursued by Redwood Valley’s Duran Kramer (5) and Lane Cooper (10) during the season-opening game on Thursday, Aug. 28, at the Inglis Athletic Complex. The Arrows spread the ball around well in this 29-14 loss to the Cardinals. (Star photo by Eric Viccaro)
Cooper added the subsequent extra-point kick, capping off a five-play, 74-yard drive and Redwood Valley would eventually defeat PAS 29-14 at the Inglis Athletic Complex.
This was a typical season opener, chock full of penalties and growing pains.
“We had too many big penalties and miscues in big situations,” Boomgaarden explained. “We have a lot to clean up.”
PAS will play its first home game of the season on Friday, Sept. 5, versus Windom Area at Paulsen Athletic Complex. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.
(Read a preview on the PAS-Windom game in this week’s Pipestone County Star.)
The Arrows turned the ball over on downs multiple times during the game, and they had three punts compared to Redwood Valley’s five. And two turnovers.
PAS was called for ineligible player downfield on multiple occasions, and both quarterbacks Austin Musch and Lundeen were called for delay of game twice — that’s despite no visible play clock to be found in the stadium.
Pipestone Area Schools’ Santino Teboe (63) looks to make a block on the second level while Griffin Smidt engages at the line of scrimmage during a Minnesota Class AA football game versus Redwood Valley on Thursday, Aug. 28, at Inglis Athletic Complex in Redwood Falls. (Star photo by Eric Viccaro)
Offensive lineman get a three-yard cushion from the line of scrimmage at the high school level. In the NFL, the margin is just one yard.
Boomgaarden said Redwood Valley’s returning experience at skill positions also was a factor in the game. Senior running back Duran Kramer also punched in a TD.
Lundeen was moved from receiver to quarterback by his father, head coach Matt Lundeen, before the season began.
Making the loss all the more tough to stomach, PAS actually finished with a 306-215 edge in total offense.
Musch directed the Arrows well; however, they got bogged down going scoreless in the second half. He was 18-of-27 for 200 yards, one TD pass to Kayden White, and 53 net yards rushing and another score.
Cayden Zephier and White were the leading targets with nine catches for 99 yards combined. Luka Quist added three catches for 40 yards, and Musch completed passes to six different players. Zephier added 41 net yards rushing.
Musch finished with 13 tackle points and Xavier Banjoko 11. The Arrows had several tackles for loss, but no additional special defensive numbers
PAS conducted practice on Labor Day in preparation for Windom.
Pipestone Area Schools’ Xavier Banjoko (8) looks to avoid Redwood Valley’s Jayden Crawford. (Star photo by Eric Viccaro)
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
Friday, Aug. 30
At Inglis Athletic Complex
Redwood Falls
Redwood Valley 29, Pipestone Area 14
Score By Quarters
PAS 6 8 0 0 — 14
RV 8 7 7 7 — 29
Records: PAS, 0-1; RV, 1-0
Scoring Summary
First Quarter
PAS — Austin Musch 12 run (pass failed)
RV — Duran Kramer 6 run (Zack Lundeen run)
Second Quarter
PAS — Kayden White 26 pass from Musch (Jakob Dion pass from Musch)
RV — Lane Cooper 47 pass from Lundeen (Cooper kick)
Third Quarter
RV — Lundeen 3 run (Cooper kick)
Fourth Quarter
RV — Lundeen 15 run (Cooper kick)
Select Team Statistics
PAS RV
First Downs 17 11
Rushes-Yards 32-106 26-124
Comp.-Att.-INT 18-27-1 4-13-0
Passing Yards 200 91
Total Net Offense 306 215
Avg. Yards/Play 5.2 5.5
Return Yards 107 82
Fumbles-Lost 2-1 1-0
Punts-Yards 3-80 5-148
Penalties-Yards 11-75 6-45
Critical Conversions 5-16 3-9
Pipestone Area Schools logo. (Contributed graphic from the PAS school district)
Individual Statistics
(Pipestone Area Only)
Offense
Rushing: Austin Musch, 11-53; Cayden Zephier, 15-41; Xavier Banjoko, 5-13; Zayne Zollner, 1-(minus-1)
Passing: Musch, 18-for-27, 200 yards, one TD, one INT
Receiving: Kayden White, 5-44; Cayden Zephier, 4-55; Luka Quist, 3-40; Jakob Dion, 3-25; Xavier Banjoko, 2-18; Zayne Zollner, 1-18
Defense
Player S A Points
Austin Musch 5 3 13
Xavier Banjoko 2 7 11
Mason Fruechte 1 6 8
Gavyn Rowden 2 1 5
Griffin Smidt 2 1 5
Cayden Zephier 2 1 5
Jackson Post 0 4 4
Zayne Zollner 1 1 3
Jakob Dion 1 0 2
Santino Teboe 1 0 2
Editor’s Note: In this format, solo tackles are worth two points, and assists one.
Special Defensive Stats
Tackles for loss: Austin Musch, 1; Xavier Banjoko, Mason Fruechte, Gavyn Rowden and Jackson Post, 0.5 apiece
Source: Christensen Broadcasting