OSHKOSH – Oshkosh West came out firing in its first football game of the season against Green Bay Preble.
The Wildcats got started in good field position and converted on a fake punt, but missed a field goal to cap off the drive. It was one of two field goals missed by the Wildcats.
It was that kind of night for Oshkosh West, which was unable to make the plays when it mattered most as Green Bay Preble won 10-3 on Friday, Aug. 22.
“I thought our defense played well. We knew that’s going to be our strength,” Oshkosh West head coach Joey Ray said. “The thing we talked about is we just can’t beat ourselves and I think we did tonight.”
The first half was stagnant as both defenses dug in and didn’t allow big plays.
The Preble defense also helped guide the Hornets to the first points of the game. Oshkosh West got the ball with 55 seconds left in the first half thanks to a fumble recovery by Luke Huechert. Four plays later, however, quarterback Zander Crook was intercepted and the pick was returned to the 29-yard line.
As time expired Preble kicker Jack Thomas made a 37-yard field goal.
The Hornets scored on their first drive of the second half and kept the lead the rest of the way.
Next up for Oshkosh West is Oshkosh North, with the Harold J. Schumerth Traveling Cup on the line.
Couple plays away
In the third quarter, Oshkosh West junior Ethan Bowman intercepted Preble quarterback Harrison Selk in the red zone. He took it all the way back for a touchdown but there was holding on the play and instead West had to settle for a field goal.
It was the story of the game for the Wildcats.
“They ran that play earlier and it was open….
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