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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