Week 1 SM North 26 SM South 22

Heading into this season Shawnee Mission North had high hopes. After making the playoffs for the first time since the early 2000's last season, they had a huge senior class coming back for more. They proved in a fantastic game against South, that they were a new team. The old SM North seemed to always struggle in close games, and eventually find a way to lose the game. This team was different. On this hot night at North District Stadium, the Indians found a way. After going up 26-14 it appeared the Indians had it in hand, but the Raiders weren't done. They rallied and made it 26-22 with 38 seconds left and had the ball and the North 12. The Indians forced fourth down, and had one last play to prove people wrong. The pass looked good from Souths quarterback Alex Forslund, but somehow Jack Currie stepped in front of it and got the interception. The old SM North would have missed the interception and lost the game. This team has an abundance of talent. Senior Mason Perez will again prove he belongs at the top of the Sunflower League. Brock Burrows, and Mitch Paden are a bruising combination at running back, and give the Indians a chance to beat anyone. Matthew Maynard has raw speed, and can make a big play at any moment. Ryan Theis had big shoes to fill after the departure of Kyle Goodburn, and in week one he filled those shoes. Now comes the big test, can they beat Olathe North. The Eagles are by far one of the top teams in the state, and have a huge rushing attack with Orange Mooney. The Indians will surly have their hands full, but just like in 2003 when SMN shocked OLN anything is possible.


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2010 SM. North (0-1) At SM. South (0-1)

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Both teams headed into this week after a loss in week 1. The Indians were led by Senior QB Kyle Goodburn. The Indians never led in this game, falling behind early 12-0. South was led by a rushing attack from Gabe Guild who had 1 touchdown on the night. South's Alex Forslund also had a rushing touchdown. The Indians trailed at the half 12-3, and went on to lose 19-3. The Indians finished out the year by winning 2/3 in districts and making the playoffs. They then lost to Olathe North, and finished the year 2-8. The Raiders had one more win the in 2010 season, but finished 2-7.

Week 1- Shawnee Mission South

Shawnee Mission South (0-0) AT Shawnee Mission North (0-0)

Head Coach- Ryan Lonergan (1st Season)

Last Season- 2-7 ( Beat SMN 19-3)

Key Players- QB Alex Forslund, WR Shawn Laurent, RB Gabe Guild.

Ryan Lonergan enters his first season as a head coach with a struggling Sm. South program that's searching for it's first winning season since the 1990's. Ryan is a former Sm. West assistant coach that has plenty of experience and talent to turn around the Raiders.

Lonergans first test will be shutting down an Indian offense that finally seemed to click towards the end of last season. The Raiders will look to Alex Forslund, Gabe Guild, and Shawn Laurent to have huge seasons after all three were named Sunflower League Honorable Mention last season. It will be interesting to see if Lonergan chooses to go to the air more with Forslund and Laurent, or continue to run the option with Guild. I have watched many highlight tapes on these three, and can tell you that Forslund has an arm, Laurent is pretty fast, and Guild could cause some problems for the Indians D.

For more on the Indians home opener check back here next week. For more on SMS football go to http://www.smsraiderfootball.com/. Next week we will also look at the rest of the Sunflower League games for week 1.