Bulldogs Outpace Indians in Kahoka Showdown, 34–24
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Kahoka, MO – Sept. 5, 2025–In a back-and-forth battle filled with big plays, momentum swings, and resilient performances, the Clark County Indians fell short to the visiting Harrisburg Bulldogs, 34–24, on a crisp Friday night in Kahoka.
From the opening kickoff, the game was electric. Harrisburg capitalized immediately when their kickoff caromed off a Clark County player and was recovered at the 48-yard line. Just moments later, a quick strike passing attack found the end zone. Though the two-point attempt failed, the Bulldogs led 6–0 with 11:12 still left in the first quarter.
But Clark County answered with composure. Quarterback Bennett Plenge, the poised junior, connected with Lukas Weaver for a crucial first down, then led the Indians downfield with two more conversions. However, their red zone hopes were cut short, turning the ball over on downs at the 9-yard line.
Harrisburg struck like lightning again— this time on a second-and-8 bomb that went 89 yards to the house. The two-point attempt was good, extending the lead to 14–0 midway through the opening quarter.
Clark County refused to back down.
After another turnover on downs, the Indians’ defense stepped up. A Harrisburg fumble was recovered, setting up Plenge to find his rhythm. On a critical third down, he fired a 14-yard touchdown pass to Weaver, putting the Indians on the board. Though the conversion failed, the deficit was narrowed to 14–6 with 1:55 left in the first.
Riding that wave of momentum, Clark County recovered an onside kick—but hopes of a quick strike were dashed when Harrisburg picked off a pass near their own 27-yard line. The Bulldog offense drove once again, only to be thwarted by Weaver, who made a clutch interception at the Indian 19.
Clark County responded with a punishing drive, but once again found themselves inches short at the goal line, turning the ball over at the 7-yard line.
That missed opportunity stung, but not for long.
On Harrisburg’s next possession, a fumble was pounced on by Clark County’s defense. Senior running back Brennan Fuller, ever the workhorse, made them pay—barreling in from 11 yards out to make it a two-point game at 14–12.
Harrisburg answered just before halftime, scoring with 16 seconds left to take a 20–12 lead into the break.
The Bulldogs opened the second half with a methodical drive, overcoming a touchdown-nullifying penalty to eventually punch it in again. Suddenly it was 28–12.
But the Indians kept swinging.
Plenge led another drive deep into Bulldog territory, this time to the 17-yard line, but again the red zone woes continued as they turned the ball over on downs. Fortunately, the defense again delivered: a Harrisburg fumble gave Clark County golden field position at the 14. On the very next play, Fuller surged in again, making it 28–18 with just under 12 minutes to play.
Despite the continued fight, Harrisburg delivered the dagger with a score at the 6:38 mark, extending their lead to 34–18.
Still, the Indians had one final burst left.
With 21 seconds remaining, junior fullback Grady Webster powered into the end zone for a late score that trimmed the final margin to 34–24.
Player Highlights:
Bennett Plenge (#13): 204 passing yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT
Lukas Weaver (#8): 7 receptions, 87 yards, 1 TD, 2 INTs (defense)
Brennan Fuller (#33): 18 carries, 63 yards, 2 rushing TDs
Grady Webster (#3): 6 catches, 24 yards, 1 receiving TD; 1 rush TD
By the Numbers:
Total Yards: Harrisburg 401, Clark County 360
Turnovers: Harrisburg 4 (3 INTs, 1 Fumble), Clark County 1 (INT)
First Downs: Clark County 16, Harrisburg 13
Red Zone Trips: Clark County 5 (2 TDs, 3 Turnovers on Downs)
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