Baxter football ends season with loss to Montezuma

BAXTER — Brady Boulton accounted for six touchdowns, and Montezuma broke open a close game with huge second and third quarters during a 63-28 road win over the Baxter football team on Friday.

The Bolts and Braves were even at 6-all after one, but Montezuma outscored Baxter 42-16 in the middle two quarters of the Class 8-man District 7 contest.

The loss capped the careers of six players, who were all recognized on Senior Night. That group included Stadan Vansice, Eli Dee, Cael Wishman, Ruger Kincaid, Trevor Hamilton and Cody Spurgeon.

Vansice rushed for 179 yards and two touchdowns. He also had 98 passing yards, one TD and four interceptions and led the Bolts’ defense with 10.5 tackles.

Colten Damman had six catches for 52 yards, Kincaid gained 28 yards and scored one TD on 12 carries and caught two passes for 19 yards and Eli Dee hauled in two passes for 11 yards and one TD. Hayden Burdess’ only catch went for 16 yards.

Miles McCord posted 5.5 tackles, Kincaid totaled 3.5 tackles and two tackles for loss, Damman and Burdess finished with 3.5 tackles and Spurgeon had 2.5 tackles and 1.5 tackles for loss.

Boulton led Montezuma (6-2, 5-1 in the district) with 159 passing yards and three scores and 118 rushing yards and three touchdowns.

Broox Stockman gained 112 yards and scored three TDs on 15 carries, and he led the Braves with 11.5 tackles. He also had three catches for 43 yards and one touchdown.

The Braves rushed for 266 yards and picked off four passes on defense. Boulton had two picks and Braxton Plants totaled 10 tackles, four tackles for loss and one fumble recovery.

The Braves have three straight wins over Baxter (3-5, 2-4), and Montezuma is 4-1 in the series since 2021.