Your Wagner Red Raider football team traveled to Sisseton on Friday night to spoil the Redmen’s homecoming with an 18-15 win. Leading the charge offensively for the Raiders was Gannon Knebel with 138 yards rushing and one touchdown on the ground. Knebel also added a 20 yard touchdown pass to senior Wr Karstyn Lhotak. Knebel’s backfield partner Jhett Breen also contributed 123 yards rushing and took the opening kickoff 85 yards for a touchdown. Breen was sprung free by great blocks from Javian Pesika, Bain Kuhlman, and Braxton Knudson. The Red Raider O-line has been paving the way so far this season. That group includes Seniors Tim Bouza and Braxton Knudson. Juniors Parker Petry and Kahle Hill. Followed by sophomore tackle Kobe Drapeau. The Raiders rushing attack is averaging just under 300 yards rushing per game this season largely because of this groups efforts.
Defense for the Red Raiders accumulated 7 sacks. Braxton Knudson and Bain Kuhlman with 2 a piece. Jhett Breen, Gannon Knebel, and Kahle Hill also credited with 1. Freshman Carlos Galindo in back to back weeks has also added an interception. The Raiders hit the road this week to play the Jim River Trappers!