Published in the Interest of the Staunton Community for Over 143 Years
Published in the Interest of the Staunton Community for Over 143 Years
The Bulldogs manager suits up and takes it to the house in the final game of the season. Way to go, Anthony Sansone (#16). An exemplary demonstration of sportsmanship.
The Staunton/BH Bulldogs lost their final game of the season Friday, Oct. 20, when Pana came to Staunton and outscored the Bulldogs 19 - 13.
The Bulldogs first TD came in the 1st quarter when Dalton Bianco completed a pass to Johnnie Vercoglio good for 20 yards and a Bulldog TD. Legendre successfully kicked the PAT and at the end of the first quarter, Staunton led 7-6. But Pana would add another 7 points in the second quarter to hold the 13 - 7 half-time lead.
The Bulldogs scored another TD in the third period when Bianco completed a pass to Brendan Buffington good for 27 yards and a TD. The PAT failed and that ended the scoring for Staunton. Pana added a TD in the 4th quarter to take the final 19-13 win.
Carter Legendre handled the kick-off and PAT chores and Braden Buffington did the punting for the Bulldogs.
Bianco completed 5 of his 13 attempted passes good for 66 yards and 2 TDs.
Drake Rose was the leading ground gainer for Staunton. He carried the ball 12 times and gained a total of 66 yards.
On defense, Rose led the team with 7 solo tackles/ 1 assist/ plus 1 tackle that created lost yardage for Pana. Byron McCane had 3 solo tackles and 1 assist including one that cost lost yardage for Pana. Others with solo/assist tackles wereTom Scroggins 5/1, Cole Sternickle 2/1, Zach Anderson 3/0, Ray Gray 2/3, Khiry Taylor 4/3, Brendan Buffington 0-1, Greg Knop 2/1, Zander Machota 1/0, Jordan Snyder 1/0, Nate Oller 2/0, and Christian Haas 2-0.
The Bulldogs ended their season with a 3-6 record. Pana ended with 6-3 season record.
You can go to the IHSA web site to get the playoff schedule.
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