West Lafayette Jr-Sr High School

11/6/26 West Lafayette Vs. Hamilton Heights Location: West Lafayette Time: 7:00pm Final Score: 34-28 (Hamilton Heights) What a sectional championship showdown! The Red Devils faced off against the Huskies three weeks after a demoralizing defeat, but this time it was a completely different game. The Red Devils maintained composure, and fought back after the Huskies took an early lead, trailing only 28-14 at the half. Despite a valiant effort, the Red Devils fell just short as the time ran out in the fourth quarter. This West Lafayette squad should be proud of the strides they made during the season, and the foundation they established for the future Red Devils. Offensively, Kojo Steffey continued moving the ball on the ground for the Red Devils, and bullied his way into the end zone for the first West Lafayette score. Chase Ostrom took a screen pass from Blake Biddle and scored the second of the Red Devil touchdowns. Ostrom also lined up in the quarterback position later in the game, and used his feet for another score. And, the final touchdown for the Red Devils this season was a familiar connection between Biddle and Fielder Melchi. The defense put up a fight all night, and made the Huskies earn their yards. Unfortunately, the Red Devil defense was unable to halt Hamilton Heights from getting into the end zone. Cal Elias and Levi Martin made some big plays on the defensive line, and the Landess brothers disrupted many passes in the secondary. Gio Pacheco and Onyx Shamo made some fierce tackles, and the entire West Lafayette defense swarmed the ball carriers as they have done all season. What an effort by all members of this Red Devil team! Thank you to all the players for their loyalty and commitment to the program, and thank you to all the coaches for their dedication and guidance.