The senior back ran the ball 23 times for 164 yards and six touchdowns as the Indians dismantled Dodge City 55-0 in the first round of the 6A playoffs.

For the Demons, it was a night filled with inconsistency on offense, which accounted for 82 total yards and zero third or fourth down conversions throughout the entire game.

The game had an inauspicious beginning for DCHS, as junior quarterback Taylor Murphy threw an interception on third down to set Manhattan up with excellent field position on the Demon 30-yard line.

Dodge would force the Indians to go for it twice for it on fourth down during that short drive, but the second conversion turned out to be a one-yard scoring plunge from Suggs, which wouldn’t be the first time.

On the ensuing possession, Dodge went three and out, a theme that became all too common throughout the contest.

With the Demons down seven and having to punt, the game shifted from bad to worse as Manhattan would scoop up the kick off the bounce and weave their way for a 55-yard punt return for a touchdown, beeming with confidence and a 14-0 lead early in the first quarter.

Burton from Manhattan would make it back-to-back heartbreaking drives for the Indians as he would connect on a 51-yard pitch and catch deep downfield on third and 20 to give the home team a dominant 21-0 lead with just over two minutes to go in the opening period.

With their backs against the wall, Dodge was forced to go for it on fourth down during their next possession, failing to pick up the first down and giving the ball to Manhattan on their own 40-yard line. Six plays later and Suggs was in for his second score of the night and a 28-0 lead.

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Dodge City and Garden City went into Friday night’s slugfest with 2-0 district records, with the winner claiming their right to a home playoff game next week in round one.

Demon head coach Dave Foster addresses his squad after the game.

The game started out as a slobberknocker between the two squads, trading blows, but never breaking.

Early Demon miscues cost Dodge early on, with a combination of false start penalties and mistimed snaps. An early DCHS punt gave Garden field position around midfield and after an unfortunate fumble by Buffalo quarterback Jake Curran actually advanced the ball forward ten yards, Garden City punched it in from one-yard out to give the home team a 6-0 lead.

Dodge City would drive back down the field on the next drive and challenge the Buffalo defense, but stalled inside of the ten-yard line, settling for a field goal to reduce the deficit to 6-3.

Once again, after a Garden City stop, Dodge drove down the length of the field but could not punch it in the endzone, notching another field goal to tie the game at six right before halftime.

As the teams came back onto the field for the second half, it was more of the same story for both sides, which saw stalled drives and stagnant offenses.

The Demons pulled ahead on a 43-yard field goal, prompting the Dodge faithful to rise up and cheer loudly for their team.

The score would remain 9-6 until deep into the fourth quarter.

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The Dodge City High School football program will travel to Great Bend to take on the Panthers this Friday night in a key WAC contest. DCHS is coming off of a 30-7 defeat of Liberal in the conference opener for the Red Demons. Great Bend lost to Wichita Heights, a week after a conference opening win at Garden City by a score of 14-12.

Game Night Details
Location: Great Bend High School (map below)
Game Time: 7:00
Admission: $5 Adults, $3 Students [Staff passes will be accepted]

Series History
The Red Demons have faced the Panthers (83) times, dating back to the 1907 season. The series is led by the Demons 53-28-2. The Red Demons ended a ten game losing streak to the Panthers last season winning by a score of (31-14) at Memorial Stadium. The streak was the longest winning streak in the series since the Red Demons won eleven straight contests from 1984-1994. The last time the Red Demons defeated the Panthers in Great Bend was the 1999 season.

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The game began with the home team and the Redskins trading possessions throughout the first quarter, both having difficulty moving the ball. The scoring drought was lifted with 8:33 left in the second quarter; a short run by Taylor Murphy broke the tie.

With the extra point by Dillon Burkhart, Dodge took a 7-0 led.

The Demons were able to tack on a Salem touchdown later in the quarter on a short run, to spread the lead to 14-0. Liberal was able to close the led to 14-7 on a long run.

The Demons were able to go into halftime with a 14-0 lead, positive momentum, solid defense and offensive rhythm that has been essential for their two wins.

Following the Home Coming celebration, the Demons took the field with the same momentum. The offense was able to continue the offensive rhythm they had developed in the first half.

A vital pass to Jordan Doan help put the Demons in position for a short touchdown run by Parker Davis, giving the Dodge a touchdown on their first possession of the second half.

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Junior running back Parker Davis rushed for 72 yards on 10 carries and scored three times, a week after being held in check by a rugged Wichita Northwest defense. Junior quarterback Taylor Murphy was 17 for 25 passing for 232 yards and two touchdown throws. He also rushed for 74 yards and a touchdown.  Isaiah Bradshaw led the Demons in receiving with five catches for 94 yards and a touchdown. The Red Demon defense was led by Rodney Rojas with his eight tackles on the night and Parker Davis with five. Isaiah Bradshaw and Austin Savage both had interceptions.

Coach Foster was pleased with the quick start and effort of his team coming off last week’s loss.

“We talked to the kids about bouncing back this week and once the ball rolled our way early we did a nice job of executing and burying North with some quick scores. Our tempo was good and we established a positive rhythm from the start.”

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The Red Demons opened the scoring in the first quarter with a Parker Davis 18-yard scoring run, which was set up by an Isaiah Bradshaw fumble recovery on the opening kickoff. On the second possession, Taylor Murphy connected with Immanuel Galloway for 14-0 Dodge City lead.  On the ensuing possession for Wichita North, Isaiah Bradshaw intercepted a Nathan Garner pass and took it 35 yards to the house – and after a Dillon Burkhard extra point the Demons led 21-0. The Demons would score on their first four possessions, as Parker Davis scored from one yard out to make it 28-0.

The Redskins would get on the board as Garner connected with Torian Gonzalez on a 35-yard touchdown pass, against what appeared to be a busted coverage by the Red Demon defense.

Dodge City quickly returned the favor as Isaiah Bradshaw took a Taylor Murphy screen pass for a 59-yard touchdown on the first play after the kickoff to put the Demons up 35-6. The Demons scored their final points of the first half on a four-yard Taylor Murphy run to make the halftime score, 42-6.

The Red Demons continued their momentum in the second half as they scored on their first two possessions to take a commanding 56-6 lead, which would be the final tally. The first score was a one-yard Damien Salem run, followed by a 31-yard Parker Davis score.

Now the Demons can finally look forward to the conference portion of the schedule.

“We know next week begins the defense of the WAC title and we will get everyone’s best effort.  Liberal will certainly be a tough test and they will be physical and well coached”, said Foster.

Final Non-Conference Game for Demons
The Dodge City High School football program will continue its’ run of City League opponents as the Red Demons travel to Wichita to take on the Wichita North Redskins. Wichita North enters the contest looking for its first win of the 2011 season. Dodge City enters the game looking to get back on the winning track after having its’ (12) game regular season winning streak snapped by Wichita Northwest (14-7) last Friday.

Dodge City will enter Western Athletic Conference play next week as the Demons host the Liberal Redskins at Memorial Stadium for Homecoming.

Game Night Details
Location: Carpenter Stadium (Wichita South, map below)
Game Time: 7:00
Admission: $6 Adults, $4 Students
[Staff passes will be accepted]

Series History
The Red Demons have faced the Redskins twenty-seven times in their storied history. The Red Demons first played the Redskins in 1940. The Red Demons have won seven straight contests against the “Redskins”.

The series between North and Dodge City continues to be a close one with DCHS holding a (16-10) advantage over North – with one tie coming in 1960. Dodge City lost the inaugural 1940 contest, 52-0. In the 1960 contest both teams failed to score resulting in a 0-0 tie. The two teams played consecutively for 12 years from 1965 to 1976. They met in the playoffs in 1979, with Dodge City winning, 35-22.

Dodge City won last year’s Homecoming contest, 63-13.

Wichita North
Mascot: Redskins
Classification: 6A
Conference: Greater Wichita Athletic League
2011 Record: 0-2
Website: www.north.usd259.org

Dodge City
Mascot: Red Demons
Classification: 6A
Conference: Western Athletic Conference
2011 Record: 1-1
Websites: www.dchssports.org • www.reddemonfootball.com

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Both teams struggled to move the ball in the first quarter. The Grizzlies had an opportunity for a field goal, but the attempt was blocked by the Demons special teams.

Dodge City was able to move the ball at times, but penalties stifled their drives early.

The second quarter was much of the same solid defense. But both teams scored rushing touchdowns prior to halftime, evening the score 7-7.

What started as a defensive struggle, continued as trench warfare in the second half with defense controlling the game.

Both teams struggled for every first down and field possession became of utmost importance. The game was filled with helmets crashing and pads popping with each hard hit taken by runners.

Midway through the fourth quarter, it appeared both defenses were worn. Wichita Northwest was eventually able to mount a ground game with hard running up the middle to score the final touchdown with 5:28 left in the game.

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The Dodge City High School football program will host the Wichita Northwest Grizzlies, in a game to be televised state-wide on Cox Kansas 22. The series between the two schools was brought back to life last year, as the Red Demons defeated the Grizzlies by a score of 30-10.

This year, both teams enter the contest with season opening wins, with the Red Demons defeating Wichita Southeast (69-46), while Northwest thumped Kapaun Mt. Carmel (28-6).

Game Night Details

Location: Memorial Stadium
Game Time: 7:00
Admission: $5 Adults, $3 Students
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Series History

The Red Demons have faced the Grizzlies fourteen times in the storied history of both programs. The Red Demons first played the Grizzlies in 1981 with the Demons winning the inaugural contest by a score of 18-0, while Northwest won the last match up between the teams (35-28), in 1997, before the renewing of the series last season. The overall series record has Dodge City with a (9-5) advantage. On six occasions the Demons and Grizzlies have met with a State Playoff berth on the line. This year’s matchup is a non-district affair.

Northwest head coach, Weston Schartz, will be looking for his 150th career win versus the Demons on Friday night. Dodge City will be attempting to extend its’ current (12) game non-conference regular season winning streak. This is the second of three consecutive contests for the Red Demons versus Wichita City League opponents. Next Friday night, the Red Demons finish their City League run by travelling to play Wichita North.

Wichita Northwest

Mascot: Grizzlies
Classification: 6A
Conference: Greater Wichita Athletic League
2011 Record: 1-0
Website: www.northwest.usd259.org

Dodge City

Mascot: Red Demons
Classification: 6A
Conference: Western Athletic Conference
2011 Record: 1-0
Websites: www.dchssports.org • www.reddemonfootball.com

The incredible late summer heat was the only thing that could stop the Demon offense in the first quarter. The Demons rumbled off to a 14-point lead to start the game. An exciting game from the start, the Demons were able to build a first quarter lead of 28-6 behind the three touchdowns of Parker Davis.

The second quarter belonged to the Buffalos. The Buffs scored three touchdowns of their own in the second and at one point were able to pull within eight points of the Demons. With a last minute touchdown, Dodge finished the half with a 42-27 lead.

As the game continued the Demons clung to a 15-point lead. Scoring slowed to a realistic pace in the third quarter, despite the determination of both teams, which appeared winded at times as the temperature was still a spicy 87 degrees.

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Game Night Details

Location: Northwest Stadium – view map
Game Time: 7:00
Admission: $6 Adults, $4 Students
Senior Adults – FREE
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Series History

The Red Demons have faced the Golden Buffaloes twelve 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 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 an (8-4) advantage. A six-game winning streak in the series by the Demons was halted by Southeast in 2008. However, the Demons have now won the last two.

Dodge City is coming off a third consecutive trip to the 6A State Playoffs, losing to eventual State Champion – Wichita Heights – in the Semifinals. This is the first of three consecutive contests for the Red Demons versus Wichita City League opponents. Next Friday night, Dodge City will host the Wichita Northwest “Grizzlies”, a game that will be televised live by Kansas Cox 22. The Red Demons finish their regular season City League run at Wichita North on September 16th.

Wichita Southeast
Mascot: Golden Buffaloes
Classification: 6A
Conference: Wichita City League
2010 Record: 3-6
Website: www.southeast.usd259.org

Dodge City
Mascot: Red Demons
Classification: 6A
Conference: Western Athletic Conference
2010 Record: 11-1
Websites: www.dchssports.org • www.reddemonfootball.com