
HAYS – The Fort Hays State football team closed out their first week of practice by holding the first of two controlled scrimmages Wednesday morning at Lewis Field. After going three-and-out on their first two possessions then throwing an interception on the third, sophomore quarterback Jacob Mazera led the No.1 offense to a scoring drive on their fourth possession. Mazera connected with Isaiah Maxi on a 25-yard pass then later on a 3-yard scoring strike during a red-zone possession.
Head coach Chris Brown
QB Jacob Mazera
LB Justin McPhail

Junior running back Shaquille Copper, scored on a 46-yard touchdown run on his first carry of the day. Cooper, Malik Thomas and Kenneth Iheme were all wearing yellow jerseys and held to limited contact.
Brad Schencker guided the No. 2 offense on four scoring drives. He connected on a 35-yard touchdown pass to redshirt Junior running back T.J. Thomas and a 12-yard strike to Kenton Ubelaker in the corner of the endzone. His other two scoring drives ended in field goals.
Transfer kicker Brandon Brown connected on field goal attempts of 43, 35 and 34 yards and made all four of his extra point attampts.
The No. 1 defense forced three, three-and-outs against the No. 1 offense and forced two turnovers on interceptions from Jose Delgado and Raheeeme Dumas.