Bluejays stop Titan playoff run
Running back Cole Franek, No. 22 for the Titans, follows linebacker Tegan Determan to gain some yardage in the Section 3AAA Semifinal game in Waseca. Franek is backed up by Marco Reyes. (Jay Schneider photo)
The TCU Titans ended their run in the quarterfinals of the Section 3AAA playoffs after a 51-8 loss to Waseca. The end of their season came on the heels of a 28-14 win over New Ulm on Tuesday, Oct. 26 in Montgomery.
Quarterfinals
TCU 14 0 14 0 28
New Ulm 0 14 0 0 14
TCU jumped out to an early 14-0 lead in the first quarter of their home game when Adam Henze had a 38-yard touchdown reception from quarterback Luke Holicky to open the scoring for the Titans. Cole Franek added a 3-yard touchdown run and 2-pt conversion to make the lead 14-0.
The Titans had to battle some adversity in the second quarter as they allowed New Ulm to come back and tie the game at 14-14 just before halftime. The Eagles’ points came on a 47- yard gain, and a 36-yard gain by Dylen Carreon, and a twopoint conversion pass by Ayden Jensen.
After going into the half tied at 14, the Titans added two touchdowns in the second half for the win. Caden O'Malley had an 8-yard touchdown reception from Henry Schendel in the third quarter. In the...
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