After scoring the Redhawks first points of the season – a touchdown in the second quarter against the Nashua-Plainfield Huskies – wide receiver Josh Dostal is congratulated by his teammate Clayton Williams (8) on Dennis Field in Traer last Friday, Sept. 6. North Tama quarterback Kolt Knaack (not pictured) connected with Dostal for the 40-yard scoring strike but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Huskies who went on to win 27-6. PHOTO BY RUBY F. MCALLISTER

TRAER — The North Tama football team dropped to 0-2 with a 27-6 loss to Nashua-Plainfield in last Friday’s non-district clash on Dennis Field

The visiting Huskies (2-0) led 13-6 at the half and put the game away with a pair of fourth-quarter scores.

Nashua-Plainfield rushed for 375 of its 436 yards of total offense, as Eli Kalainoff had 30 carries for 235 yards and two touchdowns. Aiden Gelner added 83 yards and a 1-yard TD dive.

North Tama quarterback Kolt Knaack was 11-for-24 for 111 yards with a touchdown and an interception. He connected with Josh Dostal for a 40-yard scoring strike in the second quarter. Dostal finished with seven catches for 71 yards, and Clayton Williams added a 26-yard catch. Tyrus Luker rushed for a team-high 32 yards.

Gavin Rausch led the Redhawk defense with 14.5 tackles, and Kayvin Morris made nine stops. Kayler Morris had two interceptions.

North Tama’s Kolt Knaack (4) attempts an onside kick as young Redhawk fans watch from the concession stand during last Friday’s game against Nashua-Plainfield. PHOTO BY RUBY F. MCALLISTER

Tonight, Friday, Sept. 13, North Tama heads out of town for its first road game of the season to take on AGWSR (1-1). North Tama beat the Cougars last season 34-18.

Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. in Ackley.

North Tama wide receiver Tyrus Luker (12) takes the handoff and looks for an opening last Friday against the Nashua-Plainfield Huskies at Dennis Field in Traer. Luker led the Redhawks’ rushing game that evening with 32 yards. PHOTO BY RUBY F. MCALLISTER

North Tama senior Gavin Rausch (7) runs down field while returning the ball for the Redhawks following Nashua-Plainfield’s first touchdown during last Friday’s game in Traer. Rausch led the Redhawk defense against the Huskies that evening with 14.5 tackles. North Tama ultimately lost to the Huskies 27-6. PHOTO BY RUBY F. MCALLISTER

PHOTO BY RUBY F. MCALLISTER

Seventh grader Josie Monat, right, plays the cymbals as part of the North Tama High School Band’s rendition of the “The Star-Spangled Banner” last Friday on Dennis Field ahead of the Redhawks-Huskies football game. The band is down at least a dozen members this term, according to director Channing Halstead. To fill the void, several talented middle schoolers including Monat and her cousin Lucy Monat, center, on snare drum were brought up to the big leagues Friday to play in the percussion section. PHOTO BY RUBY F. MCALLISTER

PHOTO BY RUBY F. MCALLISTER

PHOTO BY RUBY F. MCALLISTER

PHOTO BY RUBY F. MCALLISTER

PHOTO BY RUBY F. MCALLISTER

PHOTO BY RUBY F. MCALLISTER