Audubon had a big size advantage and it showed in an 82-0 second round 8-Man playoff win over Montezuma Friday night at Chis Jones Field in Audubon.

Running back Mason Kasperbauer took the second play from scrimmage 38 yards to give the Wheelers a lead that would balloon to 40-0 by the end of the quarter and 62-0 at halftime.  Kasperbauer and quarterback Aiden Kjergaard used huge holes opened by the offensive line and strong downfield blocking by the tight ends to run free in the first half.  Kjergaard ran for touchdowns of 26, 26, 13, 42 and ten yards.  Kasperbauer also had a 13 yard rushing score. Brody Otten ran for a score and Paxton Beane added a couple of fourth quarter rushing touchdowns, as Audubon ran for a total of ten touchdowns and moved their season total to a state-best 72 touchdowns on the ground.  Audubon finished with 402 rushing yards.

Kjergaard threw only two passes, completing both, including a 41 yard score to Brody Weber.

The Wheelers recovered a fumble and Weber blocked a punt to set up great field position as they worked with a short field all night.

Montezuma had less than 100 total yards and struggled to move the ball against an Audubon defense that dominated the line of scrimmage.

The Braves finish their season with a record of 7-3.  Audubon improves to 10-0 and advances to the quarterfinals Thursday, November 6 at 7:00 pm against 10-0 Iowa Valley at Marengo.

We’ll have Thursday’s game live on KJAN.