HAYS (KSNT) – The Ichabods prevail on the road.
Washburn football (5-2-1, 4-2 MIAA) earns the road win over Fort Hays State (3-5, 2-4 MIAA), winning 31-22 to snag the fifth win of the season.
Fort Hays opened the scoring in the first quarter with a 23-yard field goal.
Washburn got on the scoreboard in the second quarter when Keller Hurla took it himself from six yards out to find paydirt and give the Ichabods a 7-3 lead.
The Ichabods then made some noise on defense as Melvin Laster had a 60-yard scoop-and-score touchdown to give the Ichabods a 14-3 lead. Joshua Flash forced the fumble.
Fort Hayes would find the end zone towards the end of the quarter when AG Floyd scored from three yards out. The extra point was no good as the Ichabods led 14-9 at halftime.
Out of the break, the Tigers would find the end zone again with another rushing score from Floyd to go on top 15-14.
The Ichabods responded as Logan Madden connected with Tre Calhoun for an 11-yard score as the Ichabods regained the lead at 21-15.
In the fourth, Washburn’s Aidan Battle knocked in a 34-yard field goal to extend the lead to 24-15.
The Tigers responded when Floyd scored again to make it 24-22 early in the fourth quarter.
After forcing a fumble that led to a score, Joshua Flash would score off a 37-yard interception to give the ‘Bods a 31-22 lead and shut the door on the Tigers.
Flash would then get the game-sealing interception on the next drive as the Ichabods win 31-22.
Flash would finish with nine tackles. J.C. Heim had a career-high 19 tackles in the win.
Madden was 16-for-29 for 192 yards along with a touchdown and an interception.
Washburn is back at home on Halloween to host Missouri Western. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m.
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