Friday night football at Sheridan High School delivered an exciting showdown as the Broncos overcame a 14‑point early hole to defeat the Laramie Plainsmen 35‑27. The game, played in front of a lively local crowd, showcased big plays on both sides and highlighted the resilience of the home team.
First Quarter: Laramie Takes Early Lead
The opening minutes saw the Plainsmen strike first. At 0:11, Dax Parvin connected on an 18‑yard pass to Watson Ennist, moving the ball from Sheridan’s 27‑yard line to the 9‑yard line. Parvin then powered an 8‑yard run to the 1‑yard line, setting up Isaac Kirsch’s 1‑yard touchdown run that put Laramie ahead 7‑0. A defensive highlight came at 0:42 when Kirsch intercepted Bryce Mowry, but Laramie quickly responded. Parvin threw a 21‑yard touchdown pass to Kirsch at 0:58, extending the lead to 14‑0.
Sheridan answered at 1:08 when Laramie’s kickoff was returned 90 yards for a touchdown by Brayden Brutlag, narrowing the gap to 14‑7. The Broncos’ defense forced a sack on Parvin at 1:29, but Laramie’s special teams responded with a 48‑yard kickoff return for a touchdown at 1:39, tying the game at 14‑14.
Second Quarter: Laramie’s Offensive Surge
The Plainsmen continued to press. Braxten Crow ran 23 yards from Sheridan’s 20‑yard line to the 43‑yard line at 1:59. At 2:10, Mowry delivered a 45‑yard touchdown pass to Michael McMullen, though the play was called back for holding. Undeterred, Mowry completed a 34‑yard touchdown pass to Colton Philipp at 2:25, pushing Laramie’s lead to 20‑14.
Third Quarter: Broncos Fight Back
Sheridan’s offense sparked a comeback. Crow ran 26 yards from Laramie’s 31‑yard line to the 5‑yard line at 2:39, followed by a 5‑yard touchdown run at 2:52 that gave the Broncos a 28‑14 lead. A key defensive play occurred at 3:02 when Phillip intercepted Parvin. Crow added a 15‑yard run from midfield at 3:19, extending the lead to 35‑14. Laramie’s Mowry threw a 24‑yard pass to Phillip at 3:31, but the play was penalized for unnecessary roughness. Mowry then capped the quarter with a 4‑yard touchdown run at 3:44, narrowing the score to 35‑21.
Fourth Quarter: Final Push
In the closing period, Dax Beidleman scored on a 1‑yard run for Laramie at 4:03, making it 35‑27. Crow added a 34‑yard run for Sheridan at 4:12, but the Broncos held onto their lead. The game concluded without further scoring, sealing a hard‑won 35‑27 victory for Sheridan.
Key Takeaways
- Sheridan overcame a 14‑point deficit, demonstrating resilience and effective adjustments.
- Brayden Brutlag’s 90‑yard kickoff return was the longest play of the night.
- Both teams displayed strong special‑teams performances, each scoring on kickoff returns.
- The Broncos’ defense forced crucial turnovers, including an interception and a sack that helped shift momentum.
The win adds a valuable conference victory for the Broncos and sets a positive tone as the season progresses. Fans left the field energized, looking forward to the next matchup.
Original reporting: Sheridan Media (Sheridan WY) — read the source article.
