{"id":21254,"date":"2024-11-02T07:59:10","date_gmt":"2024-11-02T11:59:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/?p=21254"},"modified":"2024-11-02T07:59:11","modified_gmt":"2024-11-02T11:59:11","slug":"from-down-and-out-to-flying-high-stars-finish-off-improbable-comeback","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/02\/from-down-and-out-to-flying-high-stars-finish-off-improbable-comeback\/","title":{"rendered":"From down and out to flying high &#8211; Stars finish off improbable comeback"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>South Adams scored in the opening minute, then gave up 32 straight points over a matter of a quarter, seemingly losing all hope of picking up the win at Tri Friday night. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then Tytus Lehman and the Starfire defense said, &#8220;Not tonight.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/01novSAstartsTheirComeback.mp3\"><\/audio><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Highlights from the beginning of the Starfires&#8217; crazy comeback against Tri.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most remarkable periods of football, lasting all of 52 seconds, brought the Starfires back into the game and they subsequently stunned the hosts for a 43-32 victory. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/01novSA43TRI32wrap.mp3\"><\/audio><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>The Z Team wraps up a memorable night on the road at Tri. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>That 52-second run included finishing off a scoring drive to finally put some points on the board with a 1-yard run from Wes Summersett. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coach Grant Moser then elected to go with the onside kick and Jackson Garcia played it perfectly, recovering his own kick after ten yards to give the Stars the ball. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Stars needed just two plays to return to the end zone, using yet another trick play to cut the lead to 11 as Wes Summersett made a spectacular catch and run to stun the hosts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/01novSAscoresAgain3Q.mp3\"><\/audio><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Tri turns the ball over and South Adams strikes quickly with a touchdown to Caiden Neuenschwander. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Jackson Garcia didn&#8217;t need to run another onside kick because his touchback pinned the Titans deep in their own territory and on their very first play of the drive, they coughed up the ball, setting up Lehman to take two shots at the end zone with his team smelling blood from the fearful hosts. He connected on his second attempt, completing the trifecta of touchdowns with a wide-open Caiden Neuenschwander from 22 yards out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_0102.jpg?resize=640%2C467&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_0102.jpg?resize=1024%2C747&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_0102.jpg?resize=300%2C219&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_0102.jpg?resize=768%2C561&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_0102.jpg?w=1170&amp;ssl=1 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Fans arriving at Tri High Friday purchased their popcorn at halftime confidently after the home team scored 32 straight points in the first half to build a 25-point lead. They walked away disappointed, however, as the Starfires scored 36 unanswered points to win the game and advance to the final. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/01novStarfiresHoldAgain.mp3\"><\/audio><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>The Starfire defense makes a fourth-down stop to get the ball back. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>From that point on, it almost felt like it was South Adams who was in the lead, with Tri helplessly trying to save the game. That feeling was evident when the Titans&#8217; next drive stalled on the seven-yard line and the team chose to go for it instead of kicking. The Starfire defense made the stop and Lehman quickly got the offense out past the twenty-yard line with a strike to Derek McKean for 18 yards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lehmanfeedmill.com\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"348\" height=\"209\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Lehman-Feed-Mill.jpg?resize=348%2C209&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Lehman-Feed-Mill.jpg?w=348&amp;ssl=1 348w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Lehman-Feed-Mill.jpg?resize=300%2C180&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 348px) 100vw, 348px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Caiden Neuenschwander atoned for a penalty on the next play by making an over-the-shoulder catch on a deep route from Lehman, racing down the middle of the field for an 81-yard touchdown to cap off the incredible comeback. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/01novSAtakesTheLead.mp3\"><\/audio><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>The Z Team calls Caiden Neuenschwander&#8217;s 81-yard touchdown as the Starfires take the lead. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Stars trailed 32-7 with less than eight minutes to play in the third quarter. As the clock sat at 2:01 remaining in the third, the scoreboard read: South Adams 36 Tri 32. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/01novRamirezBatandStarfiresHold.mp3\"><\/audio><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Dillan Ramirez comes up with a big defensive play and the Stars get the ball back after another failed attempt on fourth down. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/01novSAinsuranceTD.mp3\"><\/audio><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>South Adams gets an insurance touchdown to cap off their scoring for the night. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lehman finished the game with 297 yards passing and four touchdowns. The Starfire offense did not turn the ball over in the semifinal game, although they did surrender two points with a safety in the first quarter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/01novSafetyGivesTriTwo.mp3\"><\/audio><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Tri gets on the board with a safety. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slushersjewelry.com\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"324\" height=\"156\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/slushers.png?resize=324%2C156&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/slushers.png?w=324&amp;ssl=1 324w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/slushers.png?resize=300%2C144&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 324px) 100vw, 324px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Will Patterson led the team in rushing with 37 yards, with most of it coming on his touchdown in the opening minute. The Stars had just 38 yards rushing as a team. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Neuenschwander, McKean and Summersett each had five catches, with Neuenschwander leading the way with 132 yards and three scores. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Grant O&#8217;Dell led the team in tackles with ten. Nathan Plattner had eight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/01novSAcoachMoser.mp3\"><\/audio><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Coach Grant Moser talks to the Z Team about the Starfires&#8217; win at Tri Friday. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vanwertcinemas.com\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"233\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Oct26th2024.jpg?resize=640%2C233&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21046\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Oct26th2024.jpg?resize=1024%2C373&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Oct26th2024.jpg?resize=300%2C109&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Oct26th2024.jpg?resize=768%2C280&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Oct26th2024.jpg?w=1099&amp;ssl=1 1099w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>SCORING SUMMARY<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Quarter 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SA &#8211; 11:03 &#8211; Will Patterson 25-yd run, Garcia PAT Good, 7-0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/01novStarfiresStrikeFirst.mp3\"><\/audio><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>South Adams scores first in Friday&#8217;s contest. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>T &#8211; 7:49 &#8211; Tytus Lehman falls on bad snap in end zone, SAFETY, 7-2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>T &#8211; 6:35 &#8211; Cameron Boone 1-yd run, Fischer PAT good, 7-9<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>T &#8211; 1:59 &#8211; Masyn Chalfant 11-yd run, Boone run good, 7-17<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Quarter 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>T &#8211; 11:50 &#8211; Isaiah DeWitt 47-yd run, Chalfant run good, 7-25<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>T &#8211; 8:45 &#8211; Cole Melton 1-yd run, Fischer PAT good, 7-32<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Quarter 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SA &#8211; 7:34 &#8211; Wes Summersett 1-yd run, Lehman pass no good, 13-32<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SA &#8211; 7:11 &#8211; Wes Summersett 36-yd catch from Tytus Lehman, Lehman run good, 21-32<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SA &#8211; 6:48 &#8211; Caiden Neuenschwander 22-yd catch from Tytus Lehman, Lehman pass to Will Patterson good, 29-32<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SA &#8211; 2:01 &#8211; Caiden Neuenschwander 81-yd catch from Tytus Lehman, Garcia PAT good, 36-32<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Quarter 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SA &#8211; 2:14 &#8211; Caiden Neuenschwander 24-yd catch from Tytus Lehman, Garcia PAT good, 43-32<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>South Adams scored in the opening minute, then gave up 32 straight points over a matter of a<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[15,54,28,26],"class_list":["post-21254","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-sports","tag-featured","tag-football","tag-southadams","tag-sports"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21254","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21254"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21254\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":21269,"href":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21254\/revisions\/21269"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21254"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=21254"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=21254"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}