GHS won their first post-season game handily against Hamlin on Thursday, Oct 21., with a final score of 28-7.
"It was a good effort for us,” said head coach Chris Long. “We executed our game plan well, played with good effort and enthusiasm and didn't let negative things spiral into more negative things. Our guys are prepared for the postseason because we played one of the more difficult regular season schedules in 9-man football. We just have to keep working hard and being ready for the next play."
The Blue Dragons had an excellent first quarter. Dylan Kindt made a successful pass to to Cooper Long for 8 yards. Jenna VanHolland had a successful extra point kick as well. At the tail end of the first quarter Kindt ran the football in for another touchdown. And VanHolland made another successful point kick.
Hamlin got some of their own back in with 3:29 seconds on the clock in the second quarter, with a 66-yard run by Luke Fraser and a successful point kick from Troy Randall Jr.
With 46 seconds left on the clock before the end of the half Xander Sheehan made a punt attempt that was blocked by the Blue Dragons. Long recovered the ball and made a touchdown. VanHolland kicked in another successful extra point goal.
Only one more touchdown was scored this game and it was by the Blue Dragons! Again, Kindt ran the ball in and VanHolland kicked in that pig one more time, burying Hamlin 28-7.
"We ran the ball very effectively this week and we had worked on that prior to in practice,” said Long. “We did a nice job of getting on blocks and getting hats on hats. That's all on our offensive line and wingbacks and fullback. We had great support on Thursday, our crowd was loud and excited. We really hope we can get that support plus some to head to Parkston.”
