Fullback Tate Johnson dives across the goal line for a 2-point conversion. (Ken Miller photos)

Parker Livengood catches a quick out against Platte Valley.

Braxton Davis-Schoonover hauls in a pass from Brody Wennihan for a touchdown.

Senior running back Gavyn Irvine cuts to the outside and takes it to the house for 6.

Defensive back Brody Wennihan gets an interception.

Quarterback Brody Wennihan runs the option and pitches the ball to Gavyn Irvine.

East Atchison was ready to play on Friday night, October 31, taking on Platte Valley in the first round of District 6 action.

In the first half, the Wolves would put up 30 points to Platte Vally’s 20 with Gavyn Irvine putting the first points on the board with a 22-yard run that he bounced to the outside. Braxton Davis-Schoonover caught a pass from Brody Wennihan and took it to the goal line before losing the ball, but Parker Livengood was there to recover for a touchdown.

Platte Valley would stay with the Wolves for the first two positions, answering with an opening drive and help from a kick-off return bringing the score to 14-14. Irvine popped off a 54-yard run, followed by Braxton Davis-Schoonover catching another pass from Wennihan to give the Wolves a 30-14 lead. Platte Valley found the endzone one last time before half-time to bring the score to 30-20.

To start the second half, Platte Valley would try to get back in the game, getting to within two points 30-28, but a quick toss to Irvine, who scrambled 54 yards for the touchdown, and a two-point conversion reception by Brady Umbarger, stretched the lead to 10.

With 1:41 remaining in the game, fullback Tate Johnson put the final points on the board for EA, giving them the lead 44-28. Platte Valley added another touchdown to the score just before the final seconds expired.

East Atchison will move on to play Rock Port in the second round of District 6 action at Blue Jay Stadium this Friday, November 6. The game begins at 7:00 p.m.