Sumner Newscow report — Caldwell lost an important district contest against Hartford and may have its playoff aspirations in peril. The Bluejays lost to Hartford 56-42 Friday night on the road.

The game was a wild affair with both teams scoring at will in the first quarter. The Jays were in front 22-14 at the end of the first quarter. The scores were reversed in the second quarter with the score tied 36-all.

In the second half, scoring slowed considerably. Hartford added three touchowns to take a significant 56-36 lead. The Bluejays would score with 1:22 to play.

Hartford had 465 yards to Caldwell’s 390. Colten Ward had 198 yards rushing and Dakota Volavka had 139. Ward was 4-of-10 with 60 yards passing. 

The Bluejays travel to Hutchinson Central Christian in the final week of the season. This team might be in trouble as far as post-season aspirations are concerned.

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