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Five 2nd-Half TD’s Propels Hot Dogs Past Southmont, 40-22

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Frankfort – The Southmont Mounties looked to spoil Frankfort’s Senior Night as it took the field in a Sagamore Conference match-up Friday night, Sept 11th.

The Mounties received the kickoff to open the game and drove the ball 54-yards for a touchdown on a 2-yard touchdown pass from Nick Scott to Brady Boller. The extra point attempt was blocked by Hot Dogs’ junior defender Vlad Carreras Lantigua.

The Hot Dogs got on the board in the 2nd quarter after junior defensive back Bryce McDonald intercepted a Southmont pass in the end zone. Junior quarterback Sam Michael led an 80-yard touchdown drive capped off by junior running back Riley Goodnight’s 33-yard touchdown run. The two-point conversion failed. The game went into halftime at 6-6.

“Southmont is an incredibly physical team and they’re incredibly well-coached and we knew it was going to be a struggle,” said Frankfort Head Coach James Byers. “The first-half they kind of controlled the tempo of the game and they controlled the physicality of the game. But our guys stayed with it, they trusted the process.”

And the Hot Dogs demonstrated the trust in the process with the start of play in the second half when senior Jade Ayers took the kickoff 50-yards down to the 20-yard line.

With a 3rd down and 5, the Dogs avoided disaster when a low snap went between the legs of Michael and was quickly scooped-up by Goodnight. Goodnight broke free of a Southmont tackler and rambled 15-yards for his second touchdown of the night.

That opening drive would be the first of five touchdowns scored by the Dogs in the second half en route to a 40-22 victory and are now 2-2 on the season and 1-1 in the conference. The Mounties are now 1-2, 0-2.

Coach Byers shared the process his coaching staff used during halftime to make the offensive and defensive changes. “Coach Pickerell and the defensive staff made some terrific adjustments to get some more pressure. And, Coach Jewell and Coach Chris Keller and Blake Surber and Evan Hall came together and they talked to Sam and Jade and Riley about what they were seeing – what kind of plays they liked and they did a great job making those halftime adjustments and our offense really started clicking and really exploded there in the second half.”

With those adjustments in mind, Frankfort mixed-up its play call during the second half showcasing Michael’s passing ability. Michael connected on 8 of 17 attempts for 143-yards and 2 touchdowns, a 36-yard strike to Ayers, and an 8-yard toss to senior Cam Swinford. Ayers led the receivers with 8 catches for 118-yards, senior Kyle Earl added 2 catches for 9-yards, and Swinford finished with 3 catches for 16-yards.

Byers talked about his quarterback’s play: “Watching Sam mature as a quarterback has been so fun to watch. He looked so comfortable. That is the Sam we see every day in practice – where he is calm and cool and collected. He threw dimes all over the place – I got to sit back and watch him as a fan, it was awesome. He is a special player.”

With the success of the passing attack came more run opportunities for the Dogs.

Goodnight led the Hot Dogs rushing attack with 187-yards and 3 touchdowns (33-yards, 15-yards, 27-yards) on 22 carries. Michael added 102-yards on 7 carries including a 44-yard quarterback sweep for a touchdown.

Defensively Frankfort held Southmont scoreless after the first score until 4:39 left in the 4th quarter when Nolan Boyer scored on a 24-yard run. Boyer added another score on a 19-yard run with 56 seconds left in the game.

“Our defensive staff and our defensive players did a great job again this week of getting in there and learning their system, learning their responsibilities and they are doing what they are being coached to do,” Byers added. “Coach Pickrell, our defensive coordinator, and Coach Keller, Coach Shelly, Coach Dubree did a great job making adjustments in-game, coaching our kids up on the sideline – our defense settled in,” said Byers.

The Hot Dogs were led by senior Reese Mitchell with 18 tackles, Carreras Lantigua added 16 tackles while senior Gabe Chavez and McDonald each had 13 tackles and 1 interception.

Junior linebacker Layne Todd along with Swinford joined forces for a forced fumble and recovery. Todd had 7 tackles and the forced fumble while Swinford added 3 tackles and the fumble recovery.

Prior to the game, the seniors were recognized and Coach Byers talked about the lasting impact this group will have.

“This senior class you cannot say enough about them. We knew coming in, that when they were sophomores, that this group would be special – we knew about this group, this junior and senior group when they were seventh and eighth-graders. So, we told these guys if you stay together, keep working hard – great things are going to come. They suffered through the transition and all that craziness three years ago, the 0-20 [Frankfort’s record past two seasons], and they stayed with it, they stayed positive and kept working hard. My heart goes out to these seniors.

“We would not be in this position without those guys – without their leadership, without their determination, without their families. The reason why Frankfort football is turning around is because we have such great buy-ins from our upperclassmen.”

Frankfort is in action Friday, September 19, when they travel to 1A South Central Satellites (2-2) located in Union Mills. Game time is set for 8 p.m. Eastern – 7 p.m. Central. The Hot Dogs were previously scheduled to play longtime rival the Lebanon Tigers; however, the game was canceled due to COVID-19 protocol with the Lebanon football team.

At FRANKFORT

HOT DOGS 40, MOUNTIES 22
Southmont:6:0:0:16:-:22
Frankfort:0:6:20:14:-:40

Scoring Summary

1st Qtr (7:59) Southmont. Brady Boller 2-yard run pass from Nick Scott. Kick failed. 0-6.

2nd Qtr (7:19) Frankfort. Riley Goodnight 33-yard run. Two-point attempt failed. 6-6.

3rd Qtr (11:06) Frankfort. Riley Goodnight 15-yard run. Two-point attempt failed. 12-6.

3rd Qtr (8:10) Frankfort. Sam Michael 44-yard run. Two-point attempt failed. 18-6.

3rd Qtr () Frankfort. Jade Ayers 36-yard pass from Sam Michael. Jade Ayers pass from Sam Michael, two-point conversion good. 26-6.

4th Qtr (11:26) Frankfort. Riley Goodnight 27-yard run. Two-point attempt failed. 32-6.

4th Qtr (6:56) Frankfort. Cam Swinford 8-yard pass from Sam Michael. Cam Swinford pass from Sam Michael, two-point conversion good. 40-6.

4th Qtr (4:39) Southmont. Nolan Boyer 24-yard run. Kellan Kaelin two-point conversion run good. 40-14.

4th Qtr (0:56) Southmont. Nolan Boyer 19-yard run. Kellan Kaelin two-point conversion run good. 40-22.

County High School Football Action For Week 4

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Frankfort (1-2) hosts the Southmont Mounties (1-1). Both teams lost their opening Sagamore Conference games last week – The Hot Dogs suffered a 50-14 loss at Tri-West, while Southmont lost to North Montgomery 28-6. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Friday, September 11.

Clinton Prairie (0-3) travels to take on the undefeated Tri-Central Trojans (3-0) in a Hoosier Heartland Conference match-up. The Gophers came up short last week against the Traders Point Christian Knights, 21-18. Tri-Central defeated conference foe Sheridan, 21-0. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Friday, September 11.

Clinton Central (1-0) is back on the gridiron on Saturday, September 12, after a two-week hiatus due to COVID-19 protocol. The Bulldogs play host to the undefeated Frontier Falcons (3-0). Last week, Frontier defeated Fountain Central, 32-18. While Clinton Central defeated Frankfort, 20-16, in week 1 action. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m.

Frankfort, Clinton Prairie Enter Week 3 of High School Football

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Week 3 of High School football features a Saturday game for Clinton Prairie (0-2) as they host the 1A Traders Point Christian Knights (0-0) for a 10 a.m. kickoff. The Gophers look for the win after losing to county rival the Frankfort Hot Dogs 53-12 last week.

The Hot Dogs (1-1) travel to Lizton for a Sagamore Conference game against the 3A Bruins of Tri-West (1-1). The Bruins lost last week to 5A Plainfield 37-35.

Limited ticketing is available for both games due to current IHSAA fan participation rules this year due to COVID-19.

The Frankfort game can be viewed on YouTube via the Tri-West channel. There is no cost.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkHZli2b12M

The Clinton Prairie game will be televised on the ISC SportsNetwork. The cost is $5.99.

https://www.iscsportsnetwork.com/products/2020-fb-traders-point-at-clinton-prairie-9-5-20

The game for Clinton Central is canceled due to Clinton Central’s Jr/Sr High School going to remote learning due to its COVID-19 quarantine announcement.

Frankfort Travels To Clinton Prairie For Week 2 of High School Football

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Week 2 of High School football features another Clinton County head-to-head match-up with Frankfort traveling to Clinton Prairie for a 7 p.m. kickoff. The Clinton Central game against Sheridan has been canceled due to Clinton Central’s Jr/Sr High School going to remote learning due to its COVID-19 quarantine announcement.

In last week’s action, Clinton Central (1-0) defeated Frankfort (0-1) 20-16. Park Tudor (1-0) defeated Clinton Prairie (0-1) 59-21.

Limited ticketing is available for the game at Clinton Prairie due to current IHSAA fan participation rules this year due to COVID-19.

FHS Athletic Department is reporting via Twitter as of 8:47 a.m., Friday, August 28, 2020: “Pre-Sale Tickets for Frankfort Fans for tonight’s Football Game at Clinton Prairie are SOLD OUT. There will be a limited number of tickets available at the Visitors ticket booth at the north entrance of the stadium.” Tickets are $6.

The game will also be televised on the ISC SportsNetwork. The cost is $5.99.

https://www.iscsportsnetwork.com/products/2020-fb-frankfort-at-clinton-prairie-8-28-20

ISC offers a season pass to a variety of sports competitions at both Clinton Prairie and Frankfort. Season Passes are $74.99 for each school.

Clinton Prairie:
https://www.iscsportsnetwork.com/products/clinton-prairie-2020-season-package

Frankfort:
https://www.iscsportsnetwork.com/products/frankfort-high-school-season-pass

Clinton County High Schools Kickoff Football Season Tonight

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All three of the Clinton County high schools that field a football team will kickoff their season tonight, Friday, August 21, 2020.

Clinton Central will travel to Frankfort for a county head-to-head match while Clinton Prairie will host the Panthers of Park Tudor. Both games have a scheduled kickoff for 7 p.m.

Limited ticketing is available at each game due to current IHSAA fan participation rules this year due to COVID-19.

However, both games will be televised on the ISC SportsNetwork. Below are the links to the respective games with information on how to view the game. Cost is $5.99 for each of the games.

Clinton Central at Frankfort:
https://www.iscsportsnetwork.com/products/2020-fb-clinton-central-at-frankfort

Park Tudor at Clinton Prairie:
https://www.iscsportsnetwork.com/products/2020-fb-park-tudor-at-clinton-prairie

ISC offers a season pass to a variety of sports competitions at both Clinton Prairie and Frankfort. Season Passes are $74.99 for each school.

Clinton Prairie:
https://www.iscsportsnetwork.com/products/clinton-prairie-2020-season-package

Frankfort:
https://www.iscsportsnetwork.com/products/frankfort-high-school-season-pass

Big Ten Postpones Fall Sports Due to COVID-19

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The Big Ten Conference announced the postponement of the 2020-21 fall sports season, including all regular-season contests and Big Ten Championships and Tournaments, due to ongoing health and safety concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In making its decision, which was based on multiple factors, the Big Ten Conference relied on the medical advice and counsel of the Big Ten Task Force for Emerging Infectious Diseases and the Big Ten Sports Medicine Committee.

“Our primary responsibility is to make the best possible decisions in the interest of our students, faculty and staff,” said Morton Schapiro, Chair of the Big Ten Council of Presidents/Chancellors and Northwestern University President.

“The mental and physical health and welfare of our student-athletes has been at the center of every decision we have made regarding the ability to proceed forward,” said Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren. “As time progressed and after hours of discussion with our Big Ten Task Force for Emerging Infectious Diseases and the Big Ten Sports Medicine Committee, it became abundantly clear that there was too much uncertainty regarding potential medical risks to allow our student-athletes to compete this fall.

“We know how significant the student-athlete experience can be in shaping the future of the talented young women and men who compete in the Big Ten Conference. Although that knowledge made this a painstaking decision, it did not make it difficult. While I know our decision today will be disappointing in many ways for our thousands of student-athletes and their families, I am heartened and inspired by their resilience, their insightful and discerning thoughts, and their participation through our conversations to this point. Everyone associated with the Big Ten Conference and its member institutions is committed to getting everyone back to competition as soon as it is safe to do so.”

The fall sports included in this announcement are men’s and women’s cross country, field hockey, football, men’s and women’s soccer, and women’s volleyball. The Big Ten Conference will continue to evaluate a number of options regarding these sports, including the possibility of competition in the spring. Decisions regarding winter and spring sports will also continue to be evaluated.

The Big Ten Conference is proud of its 14 world-class research institutions and has leveraged their resources and expertise to address this pandemic over the past five months. The Big Ten Task Force for Emerging Infectious Diseases and the Big Ten Sports Medicine Committee have engaged in extensive research and sharing of materials and conversations with federal, state and local government agencies, and professional and international sports organizations in order to track and better understand the daily updates surrounding this pandemic. Their advice and counsel have been invaluable as they have worked tirelessly over the past several months in their efforts to create and maintain a safe environment for athletics.

The Big Ten Conference will continue to work with medical experts and governmental authorities to gather additional information, evaluate emerging data and technologies, and monitor developments regarding the pandemic to make the best decisions possible for the health, safety and wellness of our student-athletes.

Indianapolis 500 Now To Run Without Fans In Attendance

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Penske changes direction on allowing limited fans at the 104th running of the Indianapolis 500 and will now hold the race with empty stands due to worsening COVID-19 trends in Marion County and Indiana.

Below is the complete press release by The Indianapolis Motor Speedway today, Tuesday, August 4, 2020:

“It is with great regret that we announce the 104th Running of the Indianapolis 500 will take place on Aug. 23 without fans. This tough decision was made following careful consideration and extensive consultation with state and city leadership.

“As dedicated as we were to running the race this year with 25 percent attendance at our large outdoor facility, even with meaningful and careful precautions implemented by the city and state, the COVID-19 trends in Marion County and Indiana have worsened. Since our June 26 announcement, the number of cases in Marion County has tripled while the positivity rate has doubled. We said from the beginning of the pandemic we would put the health and safety of our community first, and while hosting spectators at a limited capacity with our robust plan in place was appropriate in late June, it is not the right path forward based on the current environment.

“We encourage Hoosiers to continue making smart decisions and following the advice of our public health officials so we can help get Indiana back on track.

“Penske Corporation made a long-term investment to be the steward of this legendary facility. While we were very excited to showcase the investments and enhancements we have made in the guest experience, we know we have reached the right decision. As much as Roger Penske and everyone associated with the ‘500’ wanted to race with fans this year, we ultimately reached this conclusion in partnership with the state of Indiana and city of Indianapolis.

“Our commitment to the Speedway is unwavering, and we will continue to invest in the Racing Capital of the World. We encourage everyone to watch this year’s race on NBC, and we look forward to welcoming our loyal fans back to ‘The Greatest Spectacle in Racing’ on May 30th of 2021.”

IHSAA Spring Sports Officially Cancelled

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The Indiana High School Athletic Association staunchly supports our Governor, our State Commissioner of Health and our State Superintendent of Public Instruction in their herculean efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. We are extremely fortunate in Indiana to have these exemplary leaders providing guidance and care to all Hoosiers.

With the announcement today of the closure of K-12 schools throughout Indiana for the remainder of the school year, the IHSAA announces the cancellation of all spring sports tournament series events for the 2019- 20 school year.

It is imperative that our students, coaches, officials, administrators and parents be encouraged in every manner to adhere to the guidance provided by our leadership. The Association understands the extreme seriousness of this pandemic and joins in support of current measures being implemented as well as future considerations. In unwavering support yet with extreme sadness, we must cancel our spring sports programming. We join all
Hoosiers in anticipation of a triumphant homecoming back to our schools in the fall of 2020 complete with a full complement of IHSAA sports.

Frankfort Opens Sectional Play Tonight Against Greencastle

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Frankfort travels to Greencastle to open Class 3A, Sectional 25 play to start its post-season play against the Tiger Cubs of Greencastle High School.

Tip-off begins at 7:00 p.m.

Other Clinton County Boys Basketball Schedule:
✅ Rossville plays Carroll at Western Boone, Tuesday, March 3 at 6 p.m.
✅ Clinton Prairie plays the winner of Western Boone vs Fountain Central, Friday, March 6 at 7:30 p.m. at Western Boone
✅ Clinton Central plays the winner of Attica vs North Vermillion, Friday, March 6 at 7:30 p.m. in Attica

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