Whippets snap quarter-century streak, spoil Cardinal Homecoming

By Derek Hoesly, Correspondent –

The Brodhead-Juda Cardinals (2-5 Rock Valley, fifth place) fought valiantly right up until the end, but turnovers proved too much to overcome as the team’s impressive playoff streak came to an end in a gut wrenching 28-27 Rock Valley homecoming loss to the Whitewater Whippets last Friday.

“We’re proud of the years that came before us and obviously it’s a big thing but all great things must come to an end at some point. Obviously we’re a little disappointed in ourselves,” Brekan Day said.

The Cardinals marched deep into Whippets’ territory on the opening drive. Sophomore running back Jeffrey Williams ripped off a 22-yard run. Brodhead-Juda faced a fourth and one from the Whippets’ 32-yard line.

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