Stanton loses final game of season to Hartington Cedar Catholic

The Stanton Football Team lost 36-8 at Hartington Cedar Catholic Friday night to round out the 2018 season.

Cade Goger had 66 yards rushing on 8 carries while Kadyn Fernau notched 60 yards on the ground on 7 carries. Sutton Pohlman carried the rock 7 times for 58 yards. Marcus Spotanski was 3-8 for 62 yards with a passing TD.

Pohlman made 17 tackles while Nathan Arens made 15. Issiah Borgmann made 12 while Zak Hansen had 11. Gage Tighe added 7.

The Mustangs racked up 246 yards of total offense, including 184 on the ground.

Tough way to end the year if you are Stanton.

The Mustangs wrap up the 2018 season with a 2-7 record as they lost their last seven games.

Stanton was led in rushing by Pohlman, who finished with 552 yards and 5 touchdowns on the season.

Spotanski had 1,000 yards passing with 10 touchdowns and 11 interceptions.

Pohlman also led the way in receiving with 538 yards and five touchdowns.

He also had a team-high 109 tackles on the season.

Hansen, Spotanski, Fernau, Goger, Moorghan Prusa, Arens, Alex Reese, and Sam Bates are all lost to graduation.

Big losses and big shoes to fill with these seniors for sure.

Key returners include Pohlman, Borgmann, Tighe, Ben Wilke, Christian Flood, and Nathan Wragge.

The Mustangs were pretty young this year, and it makes it tough going up against teams with juniors and seniors.

It's no excuse though, and next year a lot of these players will be juniors and seniors.

I honestly thought Stanton would be better this year and expected more out of them, but on to next year.

The Mustangs have a lot of work to do this offseason if this program wants to get back to where it was just a few years ago.

Stanton's players have to dedicate themselves to the weightroom this offseason, and must run and condition as much as possible.

Participation in offseason activities is going to be key and important for the Mustangs heading into next season.

Stanton has to hit the weights hard and play the game as much as possible.

Playing pickup games of tackle football can be a good way to get better at the game too.

The Mustangs have to have fun doing their offseason work too, and must enjoy what they do.

The players have to continue to grow and develop on and off the field as young men and student athletes as well.