Bucs fall to Thomas 44-8

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Bucs fall to Thomas 44-8

Tue, 12/01/2020 - 17:04
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When Thomas took the opening play of the ball game for a 72 yard run and a touchdown, folks knew the Bucs were going to be in for the long haul.

What they didn’t know, however, was the Bucs would lose their starting quarterback and tailback in the first quarter.

On top of the other injuries Tonkawa has endured over the season -- five starters lost with season ending injuries -- it was just too much to overcome.

The fourth ranked Terriers used a blocked punt and two fumble recoveries to build a 37-0 halftime lead on their way to a 44-8 win over the Bucs.

Tonkawa didn’t score until midway of the final period, when the Bucs drove 60 yards in 6 plays -- all behind the running of reserve tailback Peyton Keith.

Keith scored from six yards out on the sixth play of the drive. He also ran across the two point conversion.

Tonkawa ends the year with 9 wins and 3 losses, finishing second in District A-3 and ranked ninth statewide.

The biggest loss will be seniors Gabe Summers, Tristan Burdick, Clay Massey, Dalton Harris, Carson Robinson, Nathan Anderson and Fireshaker Davis.

Robinson was lost for the year at the Watonga game, the fifth game of the season. Massey and Davis were lost for the year against Dibble, the second playoff game.

Burdick, who becomes the second all-time rusher for Tonkawa football, left the game early as well with a shoulder injury.

Buc Head Coach Mike Kirtley posted the following statement after the game:

“Buc fans. We’re certainly not disappointed in our team. We fought hard and endured much. We’re so fortunate to have the support of this school and this community. The send off was outstanding! The last three home games were unforgettable! This was a season marred by not only a pandemic; but an unyielding injury bug.

“That being said one of the most exciting seasons that I’ve enjoyed being part of!

“The harder you work the harder it is to surrender; and for this team it’s extremely hard to call it a year. My love for this team is infinite and my appreciation for theses seniors is immense. Tonkawa we love you, Tonkawa high school we love you, and Tonkawa Buccaneers I love you. God’s speed Bucs!”

Junior linebacker Noah Campbell led the team in tackles at Thomas with 13. Burdick, Tyler Looper and Jake Morgan each had 7. Burdick, Morgan, Guzman, Campbell, Looper and Ochoa were all in on tackles behind the line of scrimmage.

Looper also had a fumble recovery.

Tonkawa 8 Thomas 44

Tonkawa -- 0-0-0-8--8

Thomas -- 20-17-0-7--44

SCORING

Thomas, 7-0 -- Miller 72 run 11:40 first quarter (Luper kick) 72 yards in 1 play

Thomas, 13-0 -- Hamberlin 20 run 5:20 first quarter (kick failed) 12 yards in two plays after punt block

Thomas, 20-0 -- Hamberline 25 pass from Ward :30 first quarter (Luper kick) 67 yards in 6 plays

Thomas, 27-0 -- Fernandez 2 run 11:31 second quarter (Luper kick) 35 yards in 3 plays after fumble recovery

Thomas, 34-0 -- Rainwater 20 pass from Ward 9:54 second quarter (Luper kick) 20 yards in 1 play after fumble recovery.

Thomas, 37-0 -- Luper 30 field goal 3:59 second quarter 46 yards in 6 plays

Thomas, 44-0 -- Simpson 6 run 8:36 fourth quarter (Luper kick) 19 yards in 5 plays after fumble recovery.

Tonkawa, 8-44 -- Peyton Keith 6 run 5:28 fourth quarter (Keith run) 60 yards in 6 plays

INDIVIDUAL

OFFENSE

Rushing (player-rushes-yards) -- Tristan Burdick, 13-37; Jaidyn Guzman, 2-4; Peyton Keith, 7-55; Nathan Anderson, 3-4; and Jake Randall, 1-2.

Passing (Player, comp-att.-interc., yards) --Ryan Morgan, 1-6-1, 9 yards; Nathan Anderson, 1-4-0, 26 yards.

Pass receiving (Player-catches-yards) -- Jake Randall, 1-26; Jaidyn Guzman, 1-9.

Kick returns (Player-returns-yards) -- Peyton Keith, 3-31; Jake Randall, 1-8, Tristan Burdick, 2-16; Tyler Looper, 1-8.

Punts (Player-kicks-yards-ave.) -- Brendan Ochoa, 4-81-20.25.

DEFENSE

Tackles -- Noah Campbell 13, Jake Morgan 7, Tristan Burdick 7, Tyler Looper 7, Peyton Keith 6, Jake Randall 5, Dante Mendoza 5, Miccael Brown 5, Brendan Ochoa 4, Nathan Anderson 2, Jaidyn Guzman 3, Gabe Summers 2, Landon Beliel 2, Dalton Pierce 2, Jadin Howard 3, Dom Grein 2, Tuff Crosby 2.

Tackles for minus yards -- Burdick for minus 8, Morgan, Guzman and Campbell for minus 7, Mendoza for minus 1, Brown for minus 4, Brown, Campbell and Ochoa for minus 2 and Looper for minus one.

Interceptions -- None.

Near Interceptions -- None.

Passes tipped -- None.

Pass hurries -- Jake Morgan 1, Dante Mendoza 1, Miccael Brown 1.

Fumbles recovered -- Tyler Looper 1.

Fumbles caused -- None.

Blocked Kicks -- None.