{"id":41954,"date":"2026-11-07T10:51:59","date_gmt":"2026-11-07T15:51:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/?p=41954"},"modified":"2026-11-07T10:52:01","modified_gmt":"2026-11-07T15:52:01","slug":"pattersons-passionate-run-sparks-stars-to-emotional-victory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/07\/pattersons-passionate-run-sparks-stars-to-emotional-victory\/","title":{"rendered":"Patterson&#8217;s passionate run sparks Stars to emotional victory"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>DANE FUELLING<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>WZBD.com<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adams County is well known for its connection to tearjerking sports stories. The moments at the start of Friday&#8217;s championship game in Berne would have made David Anspaugh proud. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Still trying to come to terms with the loss of a teammate for the second time, the South Adams Starfires honored late teammates Dallas Raugh and Gabe Steiner with a memorable victory and a trophy, beating Fremont, 42-15. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/06novPattersonReturnsKO.mp3\"><\/audio><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Will Patterson begins the sectional championship with a thrilling touchdown.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"233\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Nov7th2026.jpg?resize=640%2C233&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41958\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Nov7th2026.jpg?resize=1024%2C373&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Nov7th2026.jpg?resize=300%2C109&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Nov7th2026.jpg?resize=768%2C280&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Nov7th2026.jpg?w=1099&amp;ssl=1 1099w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After an emotional address from PA man Seth Sprunger, the community rallied around the team in support. What happened next will be remembered for a long time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Will Patterson fielded the ball at his own 15 and honored Dallas and Gabe with a spine-tingling return touchdown, 85 yards to the house, to give everyone on hand a reason to tear up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the Eagles answered with a touchdown on their first possession, the South Adams defense was able to lock in and shut out the visitors the rest of the way until the running clock was triggered. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sodahouseordering.square.site\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WZBD-Curbside-8.26.png?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38121\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WZBD-Curbside-8.26.png?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WZBD-Curbside-8.26.png?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WZBD-Curbside-8.26.png?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WZBD-Curbside-8.26.png?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WZBD-Curbside-8.26.png?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dealing not only with the emotional loss of Gabe Steiner this week, the defense also had to deal with the loss on a practical level, with Steiner the second-leading tackler on the team this year besides Wes Summersett. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All in all, it was an unbelievable performance for a unit that could have been excused for being unable to muster up the mood required to compete at such a level. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kannen Schwartz played a big role with that defense, which allowed just 222 yards of offense to Fremont. Schwartz led the team with five solo tackles, a number matched by Gavin Herring, Blake Hoffman and Wes Summersett. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/06novSummersettCatchAndRun.mp3\"><\/audio><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Wes Summersett makes the catch, then runs down would-be tacklers for a highlight-reel play.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Summersett also had an interception on the defensive side of the ball, while catching four catches, one for a score, for a 43 yards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image0-27.jpeg?resize=640%2C428&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41955\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image0-27.jpeg?resize=1024%2C684&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image0-27.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image0-27.jpeg?resize=768%2C513&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image0-27.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1027&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image0-27.jpeg?w=1616&amp;ssl=1 1616w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image0-27.jpeg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Photo courtesy of South Adams Athletic Department<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Along with the 85-yard return TD, Will Patterson had 115 yards rushing and an additional score. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Colton Sprunger caught five balls from Zaden Baumer for 62 yards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Baumer finished the night 13 of 21 for 147 yards and the touchdown toss to Summersett. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/06novBaumerTD.mp3\"><\/audio><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Zaden Baumer scores for the Starfires.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Starfires will host #2 Pioneer in the regional next Friday. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/06novSArexwrap.mp3\"><\/audio><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>WZBD&#8217;s Rex Brewer wraps up the victory for the Starfires.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SCORING SUMMARY<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Quarter One<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">11:45 &#8211; SA &#8211; Will Patterson 85-yard kickoff return, Branson Rigby PAT good, 7-0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">8:10 &#8211; F &#8211; Jaret Laughlin 8-yard run, Wyatt Kinsey PAT good, 7-7<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Quarter Two<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">10:32 &#8211; SA &#8211; Wes Summersett 7-yard run, Rigby PAT good, 14-7<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4:56 &#8211; SA &#8211; Will Patterson 15-yard run, Rigby PAT good, 21-7<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">:45 &#8211; SA &#8211; Wes Summersett 19-yd catch from Zaden Baumer, Rigby PAT good, 28-7<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Quarter Three<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">8:34 &#8211; SA &#8211; Zaden Baumer 1-yard run, Rigby PAT good, 35-7<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2:43 &#8211; SA &#8211; Zaden Baumer 11-yard run, Rigby PAT good, 42-7<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Quarter Four<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">7:40 &#8211; F &#8211; Jaret Laughlin 49-yard catch from Alex King, Laughlin PAT pass to Taylor Rodriguez good, 42-15<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DANE FUELLING WZBD.com Adams County is well known for its connection to tearjerking sports stories. 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