Iola High’s junior varsity football team scored early and late in its home game Monday night. But sandwiched in between, visiting Central Heights High’s Vikings found the end zone three times.
The Mustangs came up short, 20-13, in their next to last football game. The junior varsity is 3-3 on the season.
Iola’s junior varsity hosts Wellsville next Monday. A game scheduled with Chanute on Oct. 15 has been cancelled.
A high snap sailed over the Central Heights punter’s head. The punter picked the football up in the end zone but was tackled at the five-yard line.
The Mustangs took advantage with a three-yard touchdown run by Keanen Badders. The extra-point kick was blocked.
Central Heights tied the game at 6-6 and led 12-6 at halftime. The Vikings had a touchdown and two-point conversion to go up 18-6 in the third quarter.
Shane Walden scored on a six-yard run in the fourth quarter for Iola. Mason Key kicked the extra point.
According to IHS head coach Doug Kerr, there was some technical problems and no individual statistics were available.
