Hoisington outlasted Chapman 26–20 Friday, Nov. 6, in the Kansas Class 3A playoffs. Preston Merlau carried 14 times for a career-high 174 yards and two touchdowns for the Cardinals.
The lead changed hands as both teams relied on the run. Chapman’s Becker gained 189 yards and scored twice on 25 carries. Hoisington held on by six despite losing a fumble inside the Chapman 5-yard line.
Game details were reported by Great Bend Tribune.
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