<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2v5PLJ_1H5AZYT800" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2v5PLJ_1H5AZYT800" width="639" height="600" ></figure>The Rossville Bulldogs used a strong ground game and a fast start to take down the Olpe Eagles, 35-10, in the 1A football playoff sectional round in Rossville.Both teams entered the postseason matchup with identical 8-2 records, but Rossville controlled much of the contest behind a powerful rushing attack and a balanced offensive performance.The Bulldogs wasted little time getting on the scoreboard. Cael Horgan powered into the end zone on a 1-yard touchdown run with 6:24 remaining in the opening quarter to give Rossville a 7-0 lead. Just under four minutes later, Landon Lewis broke free for a 42-yard touchdown run, extending the Bulldogs’ advantage to 14-0.Olpe responded in the second quarter as Ryker Windle found the end zone on a 12-yard touchdown run, cutting the deficit to 14-7. Windle then added a 28-yard field goal to bring the Eagles within four at 14-10.However, Rossville answered coming out of halftime. Lewis connected with Horgan on a 33-yard touchdown pass with 9:56 remaining in the third quarter, pushing the Bulldogs’ lead to 21-10. Lewis added another touchdown, this time on a 1-yard quarterback keeper, with 3:39 left in the quarter to make it 28-10.Rossville put the finishing touches on the victory in the fourth quarter when Horgan scored his second rushing touchdown of the night on another 1-yard run, making the final score 35-10.The Bulldogs dominated the ground game, finishing with 279 rushing yards compared to just 49 for Olpe. Rossville also totaled 106 passing yards, while the Eagles finished with 131 yards through the air.Lewis led the Bulldogs offensively with an outstanding all-around performance, recording 168 rushing yards and 106 passing yards. Horgan contributed two rushing touchdowns and a receiving touchdown.Despite the loss, Olpe found success through the air, particularly with Brecken McGuire, who hauled in five receptions for 120 yards. The Eagles also battled through two lost opportunities with fumbles, while Rossville turned the ball over once with an interception.Rossville will face Centralia in Substate next Friday, while Olpe closes its season with an 8-3 record.</div></body>

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The Rossville Bulldogs used a strong ground game and a fast start to take down the Olpe Eagles, 35-10, in the 1A football playoff sectional round in Rossville. Both teams entered the postseason matchup with identical 8-2 records, but Rossville controlled much of the contest behind a powerful rushing attack and a balanced offensive performance.

Rossville Pulls Away from Olpe in 1A Sectional Round

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The Rossville Bulldogs used a strong ground game and a fast start to take down the Olpe Eagles, 35-10, in the 1A football playoff sectional round in Rossvi

Rossville Pulls Away from Olpe in 1A Sectional Round

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