Lafayette Jeff saw its football season conclude with a 49-39 regional loss to Warsaw on Friday, Nov. 13.
The Bronchos, who “made history with their third consecutive sectional championship” this season, struggled to contain the Tigers’ flexbone triple option offense, according to the “Journal & Courier.”
Warsaw quarterback Mark Haynes helped build a lead in the first half with an 80-yard touchdown run, and the Tigers eventually secured their second regional title.
Jeff head coach Pat Shanley acknowledged the difficulty of defending the scheme, noting that “(coach Bart Curtis) is a Hall of Famer” and runs the system as well as anyone in the country.
Despite the setback, Jeff players showed flashes of explosive potential throughout the contest.
Wide receiver Bryce VanOstran opened the scoring with a 63-yard touchdown catch, and teammate Na’Darius Young added a 66-yard score in the second half.
Following the game, senior Ka’vion Campbell-Walker addressed his teammates, urging the underclassmen to continue the program’s development.
Coach Shanley expressed confidence in the team’s future direction, stating, “We have a program that is only going to continue to get better.”
The coach emphasized that the foundation for the program has already been established by the senior class.
Looking ahead to the offseason, Shanley noted, “We’re going to fight, claw and scratch to find ways to get better and to kick that door in.”
While the Bronchos were unable to advance past the regional round this year, the team remains focused on long-term growth.
The coaching staff intends to integrate new talent into the roster for the next season as the program continues its pursuit of deeper tournament runs, as reported by local outlets.