Pierce pulls away from West Point-Beemer in Playoff Opener

 

The West Point-Beemer Football Team gave Pierce a run for their money Friday night in action aired on 98.3 and 98.7 FM, falling 42-21 on the road.

The Bluejays led 14-0 at the end of the 1st quarter, and 21-14 at halftime.

The Cadets tied the game on the 2nd half kickoff, housing it 90 yards to make it 21-all.

It was all Pierce the rest of the way after that though as the Bluejays scored 14 points in the 3rd quarter to lead 35-21 at the end of three before scoring 7 4th quarter points to make up the final score.

Great and valiant effort from West Point-Beemer.

The Cadets end their season at 6-4.

West Point-Beemer had a season this year similar to 2017 and 2018.

The Cadets keep getting better and their program continues to be built.

West Point-Beemer definitely took some steps and some more strides Friday night, battling with Pierce the way they did.

For the Cadets to be tied in the 3rd quarter with one of the State's biggest powerhouses on their home field is really saying something.

West Point-Beemer should be very proud of what they did and accomplished this season.

I thought the wins over the two Columbus Schools were the most impressive wins of the season for the Cadets.

West Point-Beemer says goodbye to Edgar Rodriguez, Manny Barragan, Jesus Barragan, Ty Kaup, Alejandro Edeza, Kaleb Hasenkamp, Drake Repschlaeger, Nolan James, Zach Vander Griend, Joe Rodriguez, and Jesus Medina.

Key returners include Keegan Doggett, Riley Penrose, Bennett Meyer, Noah Ernesti, Cooper Colson, Aiden Hughes, Miguel Perez, Greyson Meyer, and Anthony Harrington.

So a lot of good players lost to graduation, but a lot of talent back as well.

Lots of talent is lost off of this year's team, but I look for the Cadets to retool and reload next year, and comeback even stronger in 2021.