KMS Schools Varsity Football Fighting Saints Overcome ACGC Falcons in Rainy Showdown

The KMS Schools Varsity Football Fighting Saints clinched a vital win against the ACGC Falcons with a final score of 26-22 on September 19, 2025, at Murdock in a regular season game under challenging rainy conditions. The game kicked off with both teams struggling to gain a significant lead early on due to the adverse weather. However, the Fighting Saints' Storm Solis provided a game-changing moment with a stunning 68-yard punt return for a touchdown. This was complemented by Odin Shaw, who caught an 18-yard touchdown pass from Hunter Engelke, augmenting the team's scoreboard. Engelke proved pivotal, scoring twice more on runs of 5 yards and 52 yards, leading the team to a halftime advantage of 20-6. The defensive efforts were robust, with players like Cole Froehlich, Storm Solis, Isaiah Rosemeier, and Levi Jones making multiple tackles contributing significantly to the team’s defensive stance. Odin Winter stood out with six tackles and two crucial fumble recoveries, anchoring the defense throughout the game. Despite trailing early, both teams played a hard-fought second half. The Fighting Saints managed to maintain their lead, ending the game at 26-22. This victory emerged from a strong team effort and keen physical gameplay as emphasized by their coach, asserting that the team had displayed one of their best games yet, with physicality playing a key role. Looking ahead, the Fighting Saints will face Kimball next on September 26, 2025, at Kimball. With their current record now at 1-3, the team is optimistic as described by the coach, who believes that their 'best football is still ahead of us'.