GOW: Kiowa County Edges Central Plains in OT

Jacob Hogan carried the ball 51 times for 282 yards and five touchdowns, including the game winner in overtime, to give Kiowa County a 34-28 win over Central Plains on homecoming night in Claflin on Friday, October 2.

The Mavericks scored on their opening drive to take an early 8-0 lead. Central Plains found the end zone on their next two possessions to go up 14-8 early in the second quarter. Kiowa County went back in front with a TD just before halftime to lead 16-14 at the break.

The two teams traded touchdowns early in the third quarter before the Mavericks scored just before the end of the quarter to lead 28-20.

The score remained 28-20 until 1:51 remaining in the fourth quarter when Keeton Robison ran 13 yards for a TD and then tied the game at 28 with the 2-point conversion to force overtime.

In the extra frame, Central Plains took possession first and fumbled near the goal line. Kiowa County took over at the 10 yard line and four plays later, Hogan found the endzone to give the Mavericks the win.

Hogan accounted for 290 of Kiowa County’s 296 total yards in the game.

Central Plains had 244 total yards, but committed three turnovers. Brodie Crites completed 12 of 28 passes for 151 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. Robison and Richie Hayes each had four catches and a receiving touchdown. Robison ran for 87 yards and a score. Crites also rushed for a TD.

Kiowa County improves to 3-2 overall, 1-1 in district play and will host St. John on Friday, October 9.

Central Plains drops to 4-1, 1-1 in the district and will travel to defending state champion South Central on Friday, October 9.