Alva Review-Courier -

On a beautiful fall night in Medicine Lodge, Kansas, the Indians won their first playoff game in 32 years, defeating the Central-Burden Raiders 58-12.

Medicine Lodge started fast and finished strong racking up 278 yards on the ground and 144 yards through the air. The Indians finished with over 400 yards of offense and eight touchdowns.

Though Medicine Lodge made a few mistakes during the game, they were able to recover and find a way to end the game early. The Indian defense gave up a few big plays, but was solid otherwise.

Medicine Lodge was led in rushing by Josh Bowman who had 16 carries for 138 yards and four touchdowns. Cauy Scripsick led the Indians in receiving with five catches for 41 yards and one touchdown.

On the defensive side of the ball, Cauy Scripsick led the way with 13 tackles and one interception. Theron Wedel also had an interception in the game.

Coach Ybarra was pleased with the focus of the Indians and attributed that to the senior leaders on the team. The Indians will host the Caldwell Blue Jays on Friday, Nov. 8, in the second round of the Eight-Man Division 1 Playoffs

The Medicine Lodge players put in the following performances:

Passing

Josh Bowman – 11 completions, 19 attempts, 144 yards, 4 touchdowns, 2 interceptions

Receiving

Theron Wedel – 1 catch, 33 yards, 1 touchdown

Cauy Scripsick – 5 catches, 41 yards, 1 touchdown

Kyson Cunningham – 1 catch, 3 yards

Kirk Fisher – 3 catches, 29 yards, 1 touchdown

Cason Liebst – 1 catch, 38 yards, 1 touchdown

Rushing

Josh Bowman – 16 carries, 138 yards, 4 touchdowns

Cauy Scripsick – 6 carries, 87 yards

Brayden Schmidt – 1 carry, -3 yards

Kyson Cunningham – 2 carries, 6 yards

Cason Liebst – 9 carries, 55 yards, 1 fumble

Special Teams

Therron Wedel – 1 return, 11 yards

Kirk Fisher – 1 return, 5 yards

Frant Ricke – 1 return, 1 yard

Defense

Josh Bowman – 6 tackles (2s/4a), 1 Sack

Theron Wedel – 1 solo tackle, 1 interception

Cauy Scripsick – 13 tackles (10s/3a), 1 interception

Aiden Buy – 1 solo tackle

Brayden Schmidt – 2 assisted tackles

Kyson Cunningham – 1 solo tackle

Chance Winter – 1 solo tackle

Cason Liebst – 12 tackles (6s/6a)

Grant Ricke – 6 tackles (4s/2a)

Tyce lonker – 9 tackles (6s/3a) 1 fumble recovery

Jackson Pettit – 1 solo tackle