This past Friday night, September 6, the EHS football team traveled to Rantoul and played one heck of a game. Though the papers predicted a Eureka loss, the team pulled ahead early in the first half with a 15-7 score at halftime. EHS Senior Daniel Johnson and Roanoke-Benson Senior Lane Henkins both ran the ball in for a touchdown in the first half. After half-time, the Rantoul Eagles scored, making it a close, 15-13 game. During the duration of the fourth quarter, Hornet fans were on the edge of their seats hoping that their team could keep their lead. With less than three minutes left in the game, the ball was in the Eagles' possession. In three consecutive plays, Eureka's defense fought hard to hold the Eagles behind the ten yard line. The Eagles, in an attempt to win the game, lined-up for a field goal. The Hornets were not prepared to lose, though. Right after the Eagles kicked, EHS Senior RJ Lorenz blocked the ball allowing the Hornets to ease into a victory. The crowd went wild! Senior Geoffrey Miller said, “Without that block, we might not have won the game. A wave of relief washed over me right after the play ended.” The Hornets now have a record of 1-1 and will be continuing their season with their first home game this Friday the 13th starting at 7 p.m. against the Bulldogs of Mahomet-Seymour.
Written by: Senior Kylie Alwood, Journalism staff
Photos by: Kylie Alwood
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| Hornet offense gets set to make a play. |
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Coach Eric Seim, Sophomore Andrew Hoelscher
and Juniors Brett Charlton and Dustin Brandon
watch as the offense moves the ball.r
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| Giving the Hornets their play, #4 Lane Henkins leads the huddle. |
