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Cardinals face Garden Plain Owls in quarterfinal
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Taylen Morales - photo by Lori Farmer

GARDEN PLAIN (8-2) at HOISINGTON (9-0)  — No. 3 state-ranked Hoisington will play Garden Plain (8-2) in Friday's 2A state football quarterfinal showdown.

Hoisington tailback Taylen Morales continued his success with 174 yards rushing and three touchdowns in a 46-6 victory over Hillsboro. Brody Pfannenstiel scored on a 35-yard pass reception and a 61-yard run. 

"Our offensive line played exceptionally well, especially center Layton Hoffman," said Hoisington football coach Zach Baird. "The offensive line set the tone and dominated the game. We had an advantage there. We've got a lot of offensive weapons. Our defense was in control. It was a team effort." 

Garden Plain's Stephen Kerschen has rushed for 1,010 yards and 17 touchdowns. Skyler Thimesch has gained 413 yards rushing. The Owls average 214 yards rushing and 54 yards passing.

"They've got good athletes who are well coached," Baird said. "They're a young team that's gotten better. You'll be in for a treat if you like physical football."