Football Defeated by No.12 Ravens

Atchison, Kan.   –  The Graceland University football team traveled to Atchison, Kan.  to take on the Benedictine (Kan.) Ravens. The Yellowjackets were defeated in by the Vikings, 72-32. They now move to 2-3 on the season.

Graceland (1-2) vs. Ravens (4-1)

Quarter 1 Graceland 12 | Ravens 28

Early in the quarter (13:10), the Ravens were able to find the end zone to get the board first with a seven-yard rushing touchdown and extra point. The Ravens produced a 35-yard touchdown and extra point. Benedictine continued their pressure with a punt block to take possession and find the endzone (0-21). 

Graceland found their groove, moving the ball 85-yards in two plays, and Felix Wade for a 16-yard touchdown (6-21). Late in the first quarter, Cade Ross found Gerald Monroe closing the gap. The Ravens returned a kickoff to the Graceland endzone (12-28).

Quarter 2: Graceland 20 | Ravens 48

Another early touchdown from the Ravens extends their advantage. Benedictine completed a pass for the endzone. The Yellowjackets worked to move down the field, with a pass to Felix Wade into the endzone. The Ravens had a chance to work their way down the field, pushing through a 3-yard touchdown, to end the scoring of the first half. 

Quarter 3: Graceland 20 | Ravens 65

Graceland's defense came out of the half to halt the drive by the Ravens, resulting in a 29-yard field goal (made). The Ravens rushed for a 4-yard touchdown just under the nine-minute mark. Benedictine would complete a pass into the endzone with just over two minutes remaining on the clock. 

Quarter 4: Graceland 32 | Ravens 72

The Ravens started with the first possession of the fourth quarter and would find the endzone for the last time (19-72). The Yellowjackets would find a groove halfway through the quarter, moving 74-yards in 9 plays to find the endzone with a Tre Blake catch. Late in the half, Donovan Anthony would complete a 34-yard pass to Emil Rabin for a touchdown. Jadan Gilliland would catch the extra point to end the game. 

Leaders:

Tackles: Isaiah Slaughter (GU) / Gunner Hollis (GU) / Blue Caplinger (BC) - 9

Receptions: Gerald Monroe (GU) – 13

Rec Yards: Gerald Monroe (GU)- 205

Rushing Yards: Rayshon Mills (BC) - 59

Passing Yards: Cade Ross (GU) – 347

Up Next:

The Yellowjackets will be back on the field on Homecoming weekend when they host the Baker (Kan) Wildcats on Saturday, October 1. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:00 pm on Huntsman Field. Pregame awards and ceremony will begin at 1:30 pm. 

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