Season Opener
The Dodge City High School football program will begin its’ fall campaign this Friday night, September 3, as the “Red Demons” play host to the Wichita Southeast “Buffaloes”. This will be the fifth time in Red Demon history in which Southeast will be Dodge City’s season opening opponent. The Red Demons won last year’s season opener defeating the Buffaloes, 30-14.
Game Night Details
- Location: Memorial Stadium
- Game Time: 7:00
- Admission: $5 Adults, $3 Students (Staff passes will be accepted)
Series History
The Red Demons have faced the Golden Buffaloes eleven times in the storied history of both programs. The Red Demons first played the Buffaloes in 1963 with the Buffs winning the inaugural contest by a score of 28-13. Five of the nine contests have come in the KSHSAA Playoffs with Dodge City winning four of the five playoff games. The overall series record has Dodge City with a (7-4) advantage. The six-game winning streak in the series by the Demons was halted by Southeast the last time the teams playing in Dodge City in 2008.
Dodge City is coming off a second consecutive trip to the 6A State Playoffs, losing to Derby in the Sectionals round. This is the first of three consecutive contests for the Red Demons versus Wichita City League opponents. Next Friday night, Dodge City travels to play Wichita Northwest “Grizzlies”. The Red Demons finish their City League run hosting Wichita North on September 17, which will be the annual Homecoming Contest.
Dodge City
Mascot: Red Demons
Classification: 6A
Conference: Western Athletic Conference
2009 Record: 8-3
Website: www.dchssports.org
Southeast
Mascot: Golden Buffaloes
Classification: 6A
Conference: Wichita City League
2009 Record: 4-5
Website: www.southeast.usd259.org
Week #2 – Dodge City @ Wichita Northwest
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