Plainsmen win; qualify for playoffs
What a gutsy effort by the Laramie Plainsmen, as they rallied to beat Cheyenne East 35-28 Friday night in the regular-season finale at Deti Stadium.
For both teams, it was win or likely stay home for the playoffs. Late in the third quarter, it looked as if the Plainsmen would be on the wrong end of the final score once again against the T-Birds. East had won 11 straight against Laramie, and in fact, the Plainsmen had dropped 21 straight games to the Cheyenne schools (East and Central).
Those losing skids, however, are in the rear view mirror. Laramie rallied from 11 points down to score the game's final 18 points, including the game-winner on a 2-yard run by Jon Sorenson with just under a minute to play.
Unlike last week when the Plainsmen defense couldn't stop Green River in the final seconds in a tough 42-35 loss, Laramie came through in crunch time when Nathan Cowper intercepted an East pass to clinch the win.
The Plainsmen, the seventh seed, will face No. 2 Cheyenne Central next Friday in Cheyenne.
I'd love to give you more details, but I was working the game broadcast in the KOWB studio, so for now, this will do. I'll look to get a few more details on Saturday.
Regardless, it was a great night for Plainsmen football and their fans. Bob Knapton, his staff and his players should be commended for an outstanding effort to get Laramie High School back in the playoffs where it belongs. It's been a tough go of it this decade, but there is light at the end of the tunnel.
For both teams, it was win or likely stay home for the playoffs. Late in the third quarter, it looked as if the Plainsmen would be on the wrong end of the final score once again against the T-Birds. East had won 11 straight against Laramie, and in fact, the Plainsmen had dropped 21 straight games to the Cheyenne schools (East and Central).
Those losing skids, however, are in the rear view mirror. Laramie rallied from 11 points down to score the game's final 18 points, including the game-winner on a 2-yard run by Jon Sorenson with just under a minute to play.
Unlike last week when the Plainsmen defense couldn't stop Green River in the final seconds in a tough 42-35 loss, Laramie came through in crunch time when Nathan Cowper intercepted an East pass to clinch the win.
The Plainsmen, the seventh seed, will face No. 2 Cheyenne Central next Friday in Cheyenne.
I'd love to give you more details, but I was working the game broadcast in the KOWB studio, so for now, this will do. I'll look to get a few more details on Saturday.
Regardless, it was a great night for Plainsmen football and their fans. Bob Knapton, his staff and his players should be commended for an outstanding effort to get Laramie High School back in the playoffs where it belongs. It's been a tough go of it this decade, but there is light at the end of the tunnel.
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