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Jaguars season ends against the Irish

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In the quarterfinal round of the Class D2 state football playoffs, the Jaguar football team traveled over four hours to take on the North Platte St. Patrick’s Irish. The Irish earned the victory in a tough battle, ending the Jags’ season with a record of 8-3. 

When asked his thoughts on the game, senior Briggs Ernst said, “They were a good team.”

Offensively, the Jaguars had a total of 150 rushing yards. Junior Oliver Belina led the team with 81 rushing yards, followed by sophomore Andrew Brester with 55, and senior Chase Luther with 11. Chase passed for 22 yards. Senior Isaac Meyer led the team with 13 receiving yards, and sophomore Jerritt Perrin had 9. Perrin had the team’s sole touchdown, and Belina ran the ball in for the two-point conversion. 

On the defensive side, the Jags allowed the Irish to score 25 points. Howells-Dodge totaled 61 tackles, 32 solo and 29 assisted. Leading the Jags was senior Briggs Ernst with 14 tackles, followed by Chase and Oliver with 11. 

Overall, it was a great season for the Jaguars, and we are very proud of all they accomplished!

Written by Peyten Becker