Late comeback powers Chiefs past 'Hounds at Sweet Springs Homecoming

Monday, September 28, 2015

Arron Hustead/Democrat-News

The Sweet Springs Greyhounds hosted the Santa Fe Chiefs for their annual Homecoming game Friday, Sept. 25. Four first half touchdowns from Sweet Springs seniors Mario Persell and Justin Mitchell and sophomore quarterback Zack Giffen gave the 'Hounds a 26-14 lead at halftime. However, Santa Fe senior quarterback Ben Hinz hit senior Luke Schmidt with a number of big passes down the stretch to close the lead. Several fourth quarter turnovers sealed the 'Hounds fate as the Chiefs completed a second half shutout to come from behind and spoil the Homecoming party with a 48-26 victory.

Sweet Springs high school seniors Miranda Tyler and Rhett Snider were crowned Homecoming Queen and King during halftime of the 'Hounds contest against the Santa Fe Chiefs. (Arron Hustead/Democrat-News)
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Sweet Springs senior Justin Mitchell tips a pass and comes down with it for a first down completion in the first quarter. (Arron Hustead/Democrat-News)
Sweet Springs senior Rhett Snider gives the 'Hounds a 14-8 lead, scoring untouched on a successful two-point conversion in the first quarter. (Arron Hustead/Democrat-News)

Santa Fe senior Ben Hinz is brought down by a couple of 'Hounds defenders in the second quarter. (Arron Hustead/Democrat-News)
Santa Fe fans support their team with enlarged photos of their players' faces. (Arron Hustead/Democrat-News)
The Santa Fe offensive line gives senior quarterback Ben Hinz plenty of time to complete a pass on third and long in the second quarter. (Arron Hustead/Democrat-News)
Santa Fe senior quarterback Ben Hinz rolls out of the pocket and looks downfield in the second quarter. (Arron Hustead/Democrat-News)
Sophomore Blake Schreiman reaches the end zone for his first of two touchdowns in the game for the Chiefs, narrowing Sweet Springs' lead to 26-14 at the half. (Arron Hustead/Democrat-News)
Sophomore defender Blake Schreiman intercepts Sweet Springs sophomore Zack Giffen's pass near the goal line as time expires in the second quarter. (Arron Hustead/Democrat-News)
Sweet Springs Homecoming Royalty candidates (Arron Hustead/Democrat-News)
Sweet Springs Homecoming Royalty candidates (Arron Hustead/Democrat-News)
Sweet Springs Homecoming Royalty candidates (Arron Hustead/Democrat-News)
Sweet Springs Homecoming Royalty candidates (Arron Hustead/Democrat-News)
Senior Mario Persell breaks through the Chiefs defenses in the third quarter. (Arron Hustead/Democrat-News)
(Arron Hustead/Democrat-News)
Backed up against their own end zone after a key defensive stop in the third quarter, Santa Fe senior quarterback Ben Hinz drops back and completes a pass to senior Luke Schmidt. (Arron Hustead/Democrat-News)
Santa Fe senior Luke Schmidt comes down with senior quarterback Ben Hinz's pass against double coverage in the third quarter. (Arron Hustead/Democrat-News)
Santa Fe senior Ben Reeders returns a fourth quarter interception 67 yards for his his second defensive touchdown of the game and the Chiefs' fourth touchdown of the fourth quarter. (Arron Hustead/Democrat-News)
Santa Fe senior quarterback Ben Hinz takes a knee to run out the clock, completing Santa Fe's 48-26 come from behind victory. (Arron Hustead/Democrat-News)