Sheldon Iowa — The Warriors used big plays and took advantage of opportunities to down Sheldon 31-0 in the season opener for both teams.
Defense came up with the big play early as Solomon Tea picked off an Orab pass and went 43 yards for the first score of the game. A 2-point conversion attempt was no good and Sioux Center led 6-0 with 6:29 left in the first quarter.
In the second quarter Sioux Center converted a short field for their second score. Zach Rozeboom hit Dau Koekenthong up the right side line for 15 yards and the score. Rozeboom added the 2-point try and the Warriors were up 14-0 with 8:12 left in the half.
A fumble recovery at their own 46 yard line led to a deep completion to Brett Scouten that set up a 21 yard pass from Rozeboom to Koekenthong with :36 seconds left in the half. Maquel Gonzalez added the point after and the lead was 21-0 at halftime.
Midway through the third quarter running back Kaden Plasier broke loose for a 70 yard run up the left sideline and the kick by Gonzalez made it 28-0 with 5:18 left.
The final points of the night capped an 80 yard drive as Gonzalez hit a 34 yard field goal with 6:10 left to play to close the scoring.
Sheldon will host South O’Brien next Friday while Sioux Center continues on the road with a trip to West Sioux.
