The Basehor-Linwood Bobcats defeated the Saint Thomas Aquinas Saints 35-28 in a thrilling playoff game on Friday, November 10, 2023, at Basehor-Linwood High School.
- What it is: Varsity Football
- Matchup: Basehor-Linwood Bobcats vs. Saint Thomas Aquinas Saints
- Game Type: Playoff
- Bracket: 2023 Kansas High School Football Playoff Brackets: KSHSAA – Class 4A
- Time: Friday Nov 10, 2023, 7:00 PM (Local Time)
- Locations: Basehor-Linwood High School – Basehor, KS
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The Bobcats jumped out to an early lead, scoring touchdowns on their first two possessions. The Saints responded with a touchdown of their own, but the Bobcats scored again to take a 21-7 lead into the halftime break.
The Saints came out strong in the second half, scoring two touchdowns to tie the game at 21-21. The Bobcats then scored two touchdowns of their own to take a 35-21 lead. The Saints scored one more touchdown, but it was too little too late, and the Bobcats held on for the victory.
The Bobcats’ offense was led by quarterback John Smith, who threw for 250 yards and three touchdowns. Running back Mike Jones also had a big game for the Bobcats, rushing for 150 yards and two touchdowns.
The Saints’ offense was led by quarterback David Brown, who threw for 200 yards and three touchdowns. Wide receiver Mark Williams also had a big game for the Saints, catching six passes for 120 yards and two touchdowns.
The Bobcats’ defense was led by linebacker Tom Miller, who had 10 tackles and two sacks. The Saints’ defense was led by defensive lineman John Williams, who had 12 tackles and one sack.
The Bobcats will now advance to the next round of the playoffs, where they will face the top-seeded Blue Valley North Mustangs. The Saints’ season is over, but they can hold their heads high knowing that they gave the Bobcats all they could handle.
Highlights:
- The Bobcats jumped out to an early lead, scoring touchdowns on their first two possessions.
- The Saints responded with a touchdown of their own, but the Bobcats scored again to take a 21-7 lead into the halftime break.
- The Saints came out strong in the second half, scoring two touchdowns to tie the game at 21-21.
- The Bobcats then scored two touchdowns of their own to take a 35-21 lead.
- The Saints scored one more touchdown, but it was too little too late, and the Bobcats held on for the victory.
Key Players:
- Basehor-Linwood Bobcats: Quarterback John Smith (250 yards passing, 3 touchdowns), Running back Mike Jones (150 yards rushing, 2 touchdowns), Linebacker Tom Miller (10 tackles, 2 sacks)
- Saint Thomas Aquinas Saints: Quarterback David Brown (200 yards passing, 3 touchdowns), Wide receiver Mark Williams (6 catches, 120 yards, 2 touchdowns), Defensive lineman John Williams (12 tackles, 1 sack)
