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The Class AA No. 1 ranked Jackson County Central football team came as advertised in last Friday’s game at the Paulsen athletic complex.
Most everyone talks about how prolific the offense is. But, what about that defense, too?
The Huskies held the Arrows to just 46 total yards of offense in a 48-6 conquest.
“They play fast and physical,” PAS head coach Scott Boomgaarden noted.
Pipestone Area Schools’ Tino Teboe (63) and Griffin Smidt (50) attempt to block Jackson County Central’s Weston Rowe (72) during a Friday, Sept. 19, football game at the Paulsen Athletic Complex. Rowe and the Huskies held the Arrows to just 46 yards in total offense. (Star photo by Eric Viccaro)
Boomgaarden said the Arrows had “opportunities to move ball,” but it never quite materialized.
Jackson County Central stopped one possible drive on an Isaac Hesebeck interception. Other times, quarterback Austin Musch had the ball sail on him resulting in incompletions.
The numbers were bleak. Xavier Banjoko was the top rusher with 16 yards. Cayden Zephier gained just 23 yards from two receptions.
PAS (2-2) scored its only touchdown on the final play of the game as Zachary Amen forced a fumble and returned it 54 yards for a score.
Pipestone Area Schools’ Haden Mulvihill (33) tries to run behind teammates Xavier Banjoko (8) and Oliver Sterud (31) during a subdistrict game on Friday, Sept. 19, at Paulsen Athletic Complex. The Arrows had trouble moving the ball. Jackson County Central’s Gage Johnson (9) also is photographed. (Star photo by Eric Viccaro)
“It was good for a younger kid to have success,” Boomgaarden said.
By intermission, Jackson County Central (4-0) established a 36-0 lead with University of Minnesota pledge Roman Voss in a starring role.
Voss’ most impressive work was during a 53-yard TD strike to Brody Anderson, which could be seen on the Pipestone County Star’s Facebook page. Voss also had a 58-yard TD run.
Voss rushed for a career-high 213 yards, the first Husky to run for that much since Gabriel Wolff did so in 2022. He also threw for 163 yards.
Pipestone Area Schools’ Kayden White (1) finds himself pursued by three Jackson County Central defenders during a subdistrict game Friday, Sept. 19 at the Paulsen Athletic Complex. Pursuing (from left) are Cael Entriken, Blayze Hillmer and Austin O’Reilly. The Arrows will need a better offensive effort this week in the “Battle Axe” game versus Luverne. (Star photo by Eric Viccaro)
Mason Fruechte and Banjoko both had 12 tackle points. Banjoko registered one tackle for loss. Carlos Saenlouangraj played hard defensively with 10 tackle points. Jakob Dion had a pair of impressive passes defensed.
Boomgaarden said the Arrows must have a short memory, especially with the “Battle Axe” game looming large this Friday versus Luverne. The motivation should surely be there.
Pipestone Area Schools’ assistant coach Trevor Tiefenthaler listens to a player on the sideline during a subdistrict football game versus Jackson County Central on Friday, Sept. 19. (Star photo by Eric Viccaro)
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
Friday, Sept. 20
At Paulsen Athletic Complex
Pipestone
Jackson County Central 48, Pipestone Area 6
Score By Quarters
JCC 22 14 6 6 — 48
PAS 0 0 0 6 — 6
Records: PAS, 2-2; JCC, 4-0
Scoring Summary
First Quarter
JCC — Roman Voss 3 run (Gage Johnson run)
JCC — Brody Anderson 53 pass from Voss (Tate Phillips run)
JCC — Voss 58 run (pass failed)
Second Quarter
JCC — Blayze Hillmer 4 run (run failed)
JCC — Voss 5 run (Gage Johnson run)
Third Quarter
JCC — Johnson 22 pass from Voss (run failed)
Fourth Quarter
JCC — Haiden Warmka 15 run (run failed)
PAS — Zachary Amen 54 yard fumble return (no conversion attempted)
Troy Chaulsett (6) punts near the Arrow end zone during a Friday, Sept. 19, game versus Jackson County Central at the Paulsen Athletic Complex. (Star photo by Eric Viccaro)
Select Team Statistics
PAS JCC
First Downs 3 21
Rushes-Yards 17-19 40-353
Comp.-Att.-INT 4-12-1 6-13-0
Passing Yards 27 113
Total Net Offense 46 466
Avg. Yards/Play 1.6 8.8
Return Yards 96 95
Fumbles-Lost 1-0 1-1
Punts-Yards 6-191 0-0
Penalties-Yards 3-20 8-55
Critical Conversions 1-9 11-15
Individual Statistics
(Pipestone Area Only)
Offense
Rushing: Xavier Banjoko, 5-16; Cayden Zephier, 4-8; Austin Musch, 4-1; Americ Suvandy, 2-(minus-6)
Passing: Musch, 4-of-12, 27 yards, one INT
Receiving: Zephier, 2-23; Jakob Dion, 1-3; Kayden White, 1-1
Defense
Player S A Points
Xavier Banjoko 4 4 12
Mason Fruechte 4 4 12
Carlos Saenlouangraj 4 2 10
Cayden Zephier 4 2 10
Zayne Zollner 4 1 9
Austin Musch 2 3 7
Griffin Smidt 1 5 7
Oliver Sterud 2 2 6
Haden Mulvihill 2 1 5
Zachary Amen 1 1 3
Adrian Caskey 1 0 2
Jakob Dion 0 1 1
Jackson Post 0 1 1
Editor’s Note: In this format, solo tackles are worth two points, and assists one.
Special Defensive Stats
TFL: Xavier Banjoko and Oliver Sterud
Forced fumble: Zachary Amen
Fumble recovery: Zachary Amen
Passes Defensed: Jakob Dion, 2
Source: Christensen Broadcasting
Pipestone Area Schools’ cheerleaders Alexia Vivanco and Valencia Murphy smile as they prepare for a Friday, Sept. 19, football game at Paulsen Athletic Complex. (Star photo by Eric Viccaro)