Story by Prairie Communications Intern, Elaina Allaman
The United Red Storm took on the Abingdon-Avon Tornadoes this Friday night to end their season at the Home of the Red Storm. It was senior night for the Red Storm. The seniors this year are, Jack Jungmann, Abel Wilson, Max Cole, Sam Perry, Konner Elliot, Andrew Olson, Caden Murray, Deven Bushong, Payton Crain, and AJ Jenks. The senior football cheerleaders are, Alycia Haun, Carlie Peel, Natalie Brakeville, Ashlyn Trulson, Kaylyn Hager, Addison Anderson, Alyssa Smock, and Naomi Purlee. The Red Storm has had a tough season this year, they have gone up against several strong teams that have qualified for the playoffs. The Red Storm is looking to finish the season strong with a momentum-boosting win going into the off-season. Last year United caused a major upset by defeating the undefeated Abingdon-Avon in the last game of the season. The Tornadoes will be looking to come back from that this year.
The Tornadoes kicked the game off in the second quarter with a 2-yard run and kicked an extra point putting the first points on the board for this game 7-0. United responded with an 11-yard pass play to Abel Wilson and two-point conversion run made by Hunter Hall ending the first half with the score of 8-7. United started the second half with Abel Wilson scoring a touchdown. They followed it by another Red Storm touchdown by Hunter Hall. The Red Storm continues their momentum with a McElwee touchdown and Konner Elliot scoring the two-point conversion ending the game with a score of 28-7.
The Red Storm defeats the Tornadoes 28-7 in this season closer. They finish the season 2-7 overall, and 1-6 in the Lincoln Trail conference. This is the end of the season for the Red Storm, but this win will bring momentum into their off-season in preparation for next year.
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