Boyden Hull Rock Valley’s road trip to Webster City was worth the 3 hour trip as the Nighthawks came up victorious 23-14 Friday night.
The Nighthawks jumped to a 7-0 lead after forcing a Lynx 3 and out on the first drive. Caleb Kats found Bryson Van Grootheest for a 65 yard touchdown pass. In the second quarter the Nighthawks added to the lead after Landyn Van Kekerix intercepted a Chase Rattenborg pass. Boyden Hull Rock Valley took advantage of the good field position and scored when Kody Noble punched it in from 2 yards out. With 9:40 to go in the first half, the Nighthawks had a 14-0 lead.
Webster City fought back later when Trey Mathis ran in for the score from 41 yards out. At halftime the score was 14-7 in favor of Boyden Hull Rock Valley.
In the second half the Nighthawks extended the lead with a Gael Enciso field goal from 33 yards to make the score 17-7. That field goal was setup after Brock Fisher stripped Trey Mathis and returned it to the Webster City 35.
Webster City would draw within 3 when Coach Howard drew up a 47 yard 4th down half back touchdown pass from CJ Hisler to Chase Rattenborg. With the score 17-14, the Nighthawks would seal the game with a 3:54 second drive that traversed 73 yards. Kody Noble ran it in from 4 yards out. The final score 23-14.
The difference of the game was 5 turnovers by Webster City and a turnover on downs inside the Nighthawk 5 yard line. The Nighthawks didn’t commit any turnovers in the contest.
The Nighthawks will play Thursday at 4PM against #1 ranked Harlan at the UNI-Dome. Boyden Hull improves to 8-2 overall, Webster City falls to 9-1 and is eliminated.
