The Emerson-Hubbard Football Team saw their season come to an end Thursday night as they lost 60-26 at Allen in the first round of the playoffs.
The Pirates got down 12-8 after one before the Eagles outscored them 22-6 in the 2nd quarter to go up 34-14 at halftime.
Both teams scored 6 points in the 3rd quarter, and the score was 40-20 at the end of three in favor of Allen.
The Eagles put the game away in the 4th quarter, outscoring Emerson-Hubbard 20-6 in the final frame.
Nolan Belt had 121 yards rushing on 18 carries, and scored twice. Nolan Ostrand rushed for 64 yards on 14 attempts while Spencer Burcham registered 62 yards on the ground on 18 carries, and scored twice. Belt was 6-20 passing for 61 yards with an interception. Burcham had 4 receptions for 55 yards.
Jacob Kneifl racked up 19 tackles while Zach Shanks made 13. Belt, Burcham, and Micah Lamprecht each made 12 while Ostrand notched 11.
The Pirates had 329 yards of total offense, including 268 rushing.
The defense gave up 458 yards of total offense, 407 coming on the ground.
I was surprised by the manner inn which Allen won. I did not see the Eagles rushing for over 400 yards on Emerson-Hubbard.
The Pirates' season concludes at 6-3.
It was a very memorable year for Emerson-Hubbard all things considered.
The Pirates won a District Championship and made the playoffs.
There's plenty to be proud this year if you are Emerson-Hubbard.
Belt finished with 803 yards passing and 9 touchdowns this year while Burcham was the leading rusher with 930 yards and 12 touchdowns on the season. Ostrand notched 705 yards and 7 touchdowns rushing while Belt rushed for 642 yards and 19 touchdowns on the year. Kneifl finished with 143 tackles while Ostrand and Lamprecht had 110 and 109, respectively.
Seniors include Kneifl, Burcham, Lamprecht, and Ostrand.
Some good talent lost to graduation this year without a doubt.
Key returners include Belt, Hunter Schock, Zach Shanks, and Tyler Stark.
I think the Pirates can be good again next year.
Emerson-Hubbard loses some key pieces, but perhaps there will be newcomers who can step in and produce and be leaders.
The Pirates lose a ton of offensive production, but the guys they bring back should step up and do well one would think.
Emerson-Hubbard has to have a good offseason and has to be dedicated to the weight room and field.
The players have to lift hard, play hard, and run hard, and hone their skills on the field.
Staying active in off the field activities will be important for the Pirates as well.
Having a summer job or doing something besides sitting inside and playing video games will suit these kids well, in my opinion.
Emerson-Hubbard has to go out there and be the best conditioned team they can be before the start of next season.
The Pirates have to workout as often as possible, and be in great physical shape to wear teams down in the 4th quarter.
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