by Zachary Uhl, GHS Blue Ink
Garretson had its second round of playoffs Thursday. With the upset win against Hamlin Oct. 21, 28-7, they were ready to take on a rematch with the Parkston Trojans on October 28.
The Blue Dragons had already won against Parkston earlier this year on September 3: Garretson 35, Trojans 20. Parkston varsity football has a record 7-2 while Garretson came into their last night’s contest with a current record of 5-4.
Junior lineman Jaden Richter stated, “We stack up pretty good. Our offensive line and defense is better than theirs is.” He anticipated an intense game.
And it was. While Garretson accumulated the yards, they fell short of punching it in three times within five yards of the endzone, including twice on the goal line. That opening was all Parkston needed as they took a small lead going into halftime but quickly added to it before the Blue Dragons scored in the fourth quarter. GHS football team is now done for the year since they lost their final game with Parkston, 7-34.
Parkston now advances into the semi-finals against Canistota-Freeman. The final record for Garretson’s 2021 season is 5-5.
