Raiders quarterback Mike Kowalski and running back Jon Taylor ended their high school football season on a high note last Thursday, despite the 68-12 loss to the Hague Pathers at the Ranch.

The two players teamed up for a beautiful reverse fake on the Panthers 15-yard line leading to a open run down the left side of the field that ended with Taylor celebrating in the end zone and bringing the Raiders back into the game with the score at a respectable 22-12 for the away team halfway through the second quarter.

The Raiders (0-5) went on a run in the second, dominating the Panters (2-3) and bringing the big crowd that lined the field on a cold but sunny day to their feet. Unfortunately, the home team couldn’t hold that momentum and watched the Panthers score three quick touchdowns after the reverse to bring the game out of reach for the Raiders at 46-12 at the half.

“The game was pretty good,” said Jason Low, head coach of the Raiders. “Our offence showed some spark and we had a couple of exciting plays. We moved the ball quite a bit and it was nice to get a few touchdowns and give the fans something to cheer about.

“We experimented (on defence) and got everybody into the game, so that led to a few breakdowns and a few big plays (for the Panthers), but overall I was pretty happy with the game.”

It was the last game of high school football for graduating players Kass Ebenal (quarterback) and Kurri Reich (tight end). They both came out strong and made a couple of good plays.

To read more please see the Oct. 15 print edition of The Davidson Leader.