Greenback Gridiron Weekly: Hoisington Rushes Past Pratt in 40-16 Homecoming Battle
It was a festive Homecoming week at Zerger Field, but the visiting Hoisington Cardinals proved to be a formidable test under the Friday night lights, handing the Pratt Greenbacks a 40-16 setback.
Milestone Spotlight
During the contest, senior wide receiver Caleb Strong reached a historic milestone. His 16-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter marked the 14th receiving touchdown of his career, tying him with Eric Depew (1999–2001) for the most career touchdown receptions in Pratt High School history.
Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown
First Quarter (Hoisington 8, Pratt 0): Pratt opened the game aggressively, marching 60 yards over 8 plays on their first drive before a fumble halted the momentum. Hoisington quickly capitalized with an 8-play, 80-yard response capped by a 37-yard touchdown run from Kolter Hahn, followed by a successful two-point conversion.
The Greenbacks responded with a grueling 14-play, 70-yard drive that extended into the second quarter.
Second Quarter (Tied 8-8): Pratt's lengthy opening drive culminated at the 10:33 mark when Max Thimesch found Caleb Strong for a 16-yard touchdown strike, tying the game after a successful two-point pass. Both defenses dug in for the remainder of the half, trading defensive stops, a Hoisington punt, and an interception by Pratt's Peyton Lomas to keep it deadlocked 8-8 at the break.
Third Quarter (Hoisington 32, Pratt 8): The Cardinals broke the game open coming out of halftime with a relentless ground attack. Drake Martin punched in a 12-yard score at 9:06, followed shortly by a blistering 77-yard touchdown run from Colton Staudinger.
Kolter Hahn added an 11-yard scoring run late in the frame, pushing Hoisington out to a commanding 32-8 lead.
Fourth Quarter (Hoisington 40, Pratt 16): Hoisington added to their lead when Dexter Klug broke free for a 25-yard touchdown run with 2:26 remaining. Showing tremendous late-game heart, the Greenbacks engineered a 6-play, 65-yard drive ending with just 6 seconds left on the clock when Thimesch connected with Vence Van Der Vyver for a 10-yard touchdown pass, followed by a successful two-point run to bring the final score to 40-16.
Game Statistics & Stat Leaders
Hoisington Cardinals
Passing: Alexander Mooney (1-1-0, 33 YDS)
Rushing:
Colton Staudinger (3 CAR, 92 YDS, 1 TD, LG 77)
Kolter Hahn (11 CAR, 86 YDS, 2 TD, LG 37)
Parker Turner (7 CAR, 69 YDS, LG 36)
Receiving: Kolter Hahn (1 REC, 33 YDS)
Defense (Interceptions): Corbyn Holinde (2 INT), Peyton Lomas (1 INT)
Pratt Greenbacks
Passing: Max Thimesch (18-34-3, 229 YDS, 2 TD)
Rushing:
Cade Liggett (10 CAR, 33 YDS, LG 11)
Sabastian Beach (6 CAR, 20 YDS, LG 8)
Receiving:
Caleb Strong (7 REC, 130 YDS, 1 TD, LG 30)
Cade Liggett (4 REC, 35 YDS, LG 17)
Sabastian Beach (2 REC, 22 YDS, LG 15)
Vence Van Der Vyver (2 REC, 20 YDS, 1 TD, LG 10)
Scoring Summary
1st Quarter (4:46) – HOI: Kolter Hahn 37-yard run (2-pt run good) | Hoisington 8, Pratt 0
2nd Quarter (10:33) – PRA: Max Thimesch 16-yard pass to Caleb Strong (2-pt pass good) | Tied 8-8
3rd Quarter (9:06) – HOI: Drake Martin 12-yard run (2-pt run good) | Hoisington 16, Pratt 8
3rd Quarter (3:10) – HOI: Colton Staudinger 77-yard run (2-pt run good) | Hoisington
24, Pratt 8
3rd Quarter (0:41) – HOI: Kolter Hahn 11-yard run (2-pt run good) | Hoisington 32, Pratt 8
4th Quarter (2:26) – HOI: Dexter Klug 25-yard run (2-pt pass good) | Hoisington 40, Pratt 8
4th Quarter (0:06) – PRA: Max Thimesch 10-yard pass to Vence Van Der Vyver (2-pt run good) | Hoisington 40, Pratt 16
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