Hays High hosted Wichita West in week nine on Friday at Lewis Field Stadium.
It was a costly win however as the Indians lost Malik Bah on the first offensive play of the game for Hays. Bah, who entered the game ten points shy of the single season scoring record, landed awkwardly on his arm following a tackle. He was removed from the game with his arm stabilized.
The Indians did score on the next play when Keyreese Groen ran in from 38 yards out. It was the first of his five combined touchdowns. He scored again on a 13 yard run and threw touchdown passes to Bryce Salmans, Matthew Berner and Keamonie Archie.
West did manage a first half touchdown for a 41-6 lead for Hays at halftime.
Highlights
The Indians scored three points on a Teegan Turnbull 33 yard field goal to start the second half. It would be their last points of the night. The Pioneers scored on two runs of 67 and 28 yards for the final of 44-20.
Coach Tony Crough
Hays improves to 8-1 while West ends their season at 2-7. The Indians will host Valley Center next Friday. The Hornets beat Maize South 34-27.