Ord, NE – The Ord Chanticleers fell to the Kearney Catholic Stars 33-19 on Friday, September 5th, in a game where a good rushing attack was ultimately overshadowed by costly turnovers and penalties. The game was a back-and-forth contest from the start. Despite outgaining the Stars in total yardage 397 to 353, the Chanticleers could not overcome an explosive passing game from Kearney Catholic.
Ord’s offense was powered by a formidable ground game, racking up 198 rushing yards compared to Kearney Catholic’s 104. Colt Meyer got Ord on the board in the first quarter with a 35-yard field goal. Quarterback Jordan Williams led the team with 105 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 19 attempts. The Chants' most electrifying play came in the third quarter on a 67-yard touchdown run by Jordan Williams that tied the game at 12-12. Williams also added 199 yards through the air. Running back Beau Wells provided a strong supporting effort with 73 yards on the ground. In the receiving corps, Easton Ryschon led the team with 68 yards on three catches.
The game was a back-and-forth affair for three quarters. After a Kearney Catholic field goal opened the scoring, Ord answered with a touchdown in the second quarter to make it 6-3. The teams traded scores in the third quarter, with Ord tying the game at 19-19 on a 2-yard touchdown run. However, Kearney Catholic pulled away in the final frame, scoring two unanswered touchdowns to seal the victory.
On defense for the Chanticleers, Haydin Nelson led the team with five tackles and a sack. Grey Geiser had a fumble recovery. Beau Shafer, Colt Meyer, and the Chant defense recorded a safety in 3rd quarter. Coach Wells had this to say after the game, “We played hard tonight and showed some resolve, so we were proud of that. We just need to take care of the ball, limit penalties, and put together a full game. When we start to do that, we will play some great football.”
Ord will be at home again this week to celebrate Homecoming and play the O’Neill Eagles at 7:00 P.M. on Friday.
Game Leaders
Ord Chanticleers
Passing: J. Williams - 9/30, 199 Yds, 4 INT
Rushing: J. Williams - 19 Att, 105 Yds, 2 TD, B. Wells - 15 Att, 73 Yds, H. Nelson - 4 Att, 19 Yds, G. Geiser - 2 Att, 1 Yd
Receiving: E. Ryschon - 3 Rec, 68 Yds, C. Thompson - 3 Rec, 45 Yds, L. Critel - 1 Rec, 46 Yds, G. Geiser - 1 Rec, 23 Yds, B. Wells 1 Rec, 17 Yds
Tackling: H. Nelson - 5 Tkls, C. Meyer - 4 Tkls, K. Nelson - 4 Tkls, C. Thompson - 3 Tkls, B. Wells - 3 Tkls
Kicking: C. Meyer - 3/3 Pats, 1/1 FG 35 Yds