University beats Cheney in Kansas tiebreaker, claims league's second bid to Round of 32 | GSL football
Oct. 31—In a condensed format Kansas tiebreaker football game, even the most routine plays become critical. Every mistake, every penalty can come back to haunt a team, and there's little or no opportunity to make up for it. On Saturday, the University Titans were able to withstand their mistakes, and took advantage of those of their opponents, and advanced to the 3A state playoffs Round of 32 ...
In a condensed Kansas tiebreaker football game, the University Titans advanced to the 3A state playoffs Round of 32 after defeating Cheney 26-18. Junior running back Toby Thornburg scored three touchdowns and a 2-point conversion for the Titans. The game took place at Shadle Park's new turf field, marking the first varsity football game for the school.
Cheney finished third in the league and will face Kennewick next. Thornburg's performance was exceptional, stating that he would always remember this moment for the rest of his life. The Titans' coach, Joe Ireland, expressed relief that they wouldn't have to play the second game on Tuesday, which he considered unpleasant.
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